Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has directed his newly appointed commissioners and top government officials to always wear the âAsiwaju Mandate Capâ as a show of loyalty to President Bola Tinubu, warning that any commissioner who fails to comply will face sanctions. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of commissioners, agency board members, and commission…
Segun Sowunmi, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says Peter Obi should return to the party ahead of the 2027 presidential contest. Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, left the PDP in June 2022, citing inability to make âconstructive contributionsâ. In an interview with the âMic On podcastâ…
The Co-Founder of Agape Christian Ministries, Bishop Funke Felix-Adejumo, has called on African women to embrace their sexuality without shame, challenging cultural norms that often suppress women’s desires and limit open discussions about intimacy. Speaking about the importance of healthy and fulfilling marriages in a video which she shared in an Instagram post on Tuesday,…
United States President, Donald Trump, on Friday, declared he would bomb Iran again âwithout a questionâ if intelligence reveals the country is enriching uranium beyond a threshold he finds acceptable. âWithout a question. Absolutely,â Trump told reporters during a briefing at the White House. The president insisted that Iran is currently in no shape to…
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof Is-haq Oloyede, has revealed that the Board has uncovered no fewer than 15,000 candidates who forged admission letters in order to qualify for participation in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme. Oloyede made the revelation on Monday during the 2025 Batch C Pre-Mobilisation…
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reportedly executed up to 30 officials following their alleged failure to prevent catastrophic flooding and landslides that caused around 1,000 deaths. According to South Korean media, Kim blamed the officials for the âunacceptable lossâ of life and demanded strict punishment for those responsible. The executions reportedly took place…
Former US President Barack Obama has paid tribute to legendary Afrobeat artist, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, describing him as a unique figure in musical history who mixed art with activism. He described Fela as âa musical genius from Nigeriaâ who fused funk, jazz and soul into what became known worldwide as Afrobeat. Obama said this in…
Kidney disease is rapidly becoming a major health concern in Africa, with Nigeria bearing a significant impact. As kidney disease cases continue to rise, raising awareness, improving healthcare infrastructure, and promoting preventive measures to mitigate its impact are important. While substance abuse is often cited as the primary cause of kidney issues, medical experts have…
Tragedy struck in Agatu local government area of Benue State on Sunday evening when a boat carrying a family of seven capsized in Obagaji, killing five siblings. A local source who identified himself as John in a telephone interview, said the incident occurred when a small boat carrying a man, his wife and their five…
Five prominent kingmakers from Oyo have raised serious concerns over Governor Seyi Makindeâs recent initiative to initiate a new selection process regarding the vacant Alaafin stool. They have labelled the move as illegal and a blatant disregard for judicial proceedings. The kingmakers, High Chief Yusuf AkĂnade, (Bashorun of Oyo); High Chief Wakeel Akindele, (Lagunna of…