A former national publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan, has formally resigned his membership of the party. His exit comes at a time the PDP was battling internal fractures and a growing wave of defections across the country. Ologbondiyan, who once served as the spokesperson of the PDP, submitted his resignation…
The organized labour has frowned at the brutal killings of innocent protesters by the security agencies, especially the Nigeria Police. Consequently, organized labour has called the appropriate authorities to fish out the trigger-happy officers for them to face the music just as it commended the officers who carried out their job professionally. A statement issued…
The House of Representatives has proposed a far-reaching constitutional amendment that would reserve 10 per cent of National Assembly seats for women and five per cent for persons with disabilities (PWDs), in a bold effort to address Nigeria’s long-standing representation gaps. Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, who announced the proposal during the opening of…
Veteran Nollywood actress, Bimbo Akintola, has shed light on her decision to remain unmarried, even as societal expectations weigh heavily on her. In a conversation with colleague Emmanuel Ehumadu, popularly known as Labista, the actress shared her views on love, relationships, and marriage. Akintola, who is known for her versatile on-screen performance, revealed that the…
Precious Ogundiran, a daughter of Ibarapa born prolific Professor, Samuel Ogunwale Ogundiran has launched a non-governmental organization named Precious Ogundiran Foundation. In a video sighted by our correspondent, Precious Ogundiran said the foundation is a renewal of hope for the hopeless and voice for the voiceless. “Where do I begin Lord God, this is one…
General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye has ordered the release of popular TikToker, Olumide Ogunsanwo ‘SeaKing’. The TikToker was rearrested for allegedly cyberbullying the Redeemed church leader. According to Adeboye, he was not involved in SeaKing’s arrest but some individuals annoyed by SeaKing’s defamatory remarks took matters into…
Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger has ordered the immediate closure of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBUL), Lapai, due to security concerns. This is contained in a statement by Abubakar Usman, secretary to the state government (SSG), on Wednesday in Minna. Mr Usman said the decision followed recent security breaches and the tragic loss of lives…
Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, says Nigeria is completely destroyed as he resigned from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to join the coalition-adopted African Democratic Congress (ADC) to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. “It’s not about changing the government, if it is about changing the government, there is no…
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have uncovered 56 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists on the strategic bridge linking Marte and Dikwa in Borno State. This was announced by the Nigeria Army via its official X account in the early hours…
The wife of former Chief of Defence Staff and former Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Ola Ibrahim, Aminat, has passed away. Ibrahim served as Chief of Naval Staff from 2010 to 2012 and as Chief of Defence Staff from 2012 to 2014. His wife passed away in Abuja on Tuesday night after a brief illness….