Alaafin Owoade’s coronation holds tomorrow The historic town of Oyo is embracing a refreshed appearance as it prepares to welcome visitors from all walks of life for the grand coronation of Oba Akeem Owoade, the new monarch of this prestigious Yoruba town. Oba Owoade completed the 21-day traditional rites known as Oro Ipebi last Saturday,…
Breaking: Court bars Akpabio, Natasha, others from granting interviews A Federal High Court in Abuja, sitting in Abuja has barred parties in the suit filed by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio and three others from granting press interviews on issues relating to the case. Justice Binta Nyako issued…
2027: Plot to replace Shettima thickens, APC react There are strong indications that Vice President Kashim Shettima may have fallen out of favor in the race for the 2027 presidential election, amid mounting pressure on President Bola Tinubu to select a different running mate. Shettima is currently in Senegal, representing President Tinubu at the country’s…
CAF names two Nigerian referees for 2025 U-20 AFCON The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has named two Nigerian referees for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. Aminu Shamtali Shuaibu and Muhammadu Yakubu are among the 14 referees selected for the competition. CAF also picked 15 assistant referees, 10 video assistant referees, VAR, and…
Why Rivers Administrator opted for fresh 2025 budget, canceled tenders The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (retd), has explained the necessity of a fresh 2025 budget for the state. He emphasised that the new budget aims to avoid legal complications, enhance the welfare of the people, and advance infrastructure development….
Just-In: Court stops pro-Wike rally in Bayelsa The High Court of Bayelsa State, sitting in Yenagoa, on Thursday issued an order restraining associates of the Federal Capital Territory Minister (FCT), Nyesom Wike, from holding a mega rally in the state pending the hearing and determination of the Motion on Notice. The proposed rally is scheduled…
Breaking: Supreme Court sets aside judgment recognising Abure as LP’s National Chairman The Supreme Court has set aside the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja recognising Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). In a unanimous judgment on Friday, a five-member panel of the apex court held that the…
Umahi: Independence Bridge will reopen by 3pm Friday The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said that the Independence Bridge in Lagos will reopen to commuters by 3.00 p.m. Friday. Addressing journalists in Lagos on Thursday evening, Umahi assured Lagos residents that the work would be done on the damaged section of the bridge, with…
Tinubu’s political adviser Hakeem Baba-Ahmed resigns As preparation for the 2027 presidential election is gaining traction, President Bola Tinubu’s political adviser Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has resigned. The former spokesman for the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), was said to have resigned two weeks ago. According to a report, Baba-Ahmed did not disclose specific reason for his…
EXCLUSIVE: Trouble between Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu deepens as President avoids Lagos for Eid-el-Fitr *Gov’s alleged deals with paramour cited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu still appears displeased with Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, with tensions reportedly linked to various concerns, including his association and attendance at Aisha Sulaiman-Achimugu’s extravagant birthday celebration abroad last year which sparked media…
