Nigerians have taken to microblogging platform, X (formerly known as Twitter) to challenge a former governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, for mocking the state Governor, Godwin Obaseki and his wife, Betsy over their childlessness. It was earlier reported that Oshiomhole in a press interview with some selected journalists had said Governor Obaseki and his…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has kept mum two days after a report emerged that its Governor, Olayemi Cardoso and four deputy Governors acquired six ultra-modern armored vehicles worth N10 billion despite the hardship Nigerians are facing. Recall that a newspaper report, (not Ekwe Anaedo) on August 30, 2024, reported that Cardoso and deputy governors,…
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, has lamented the conditions of public sector retirees, saying some of them still receive N500 as a monthly pension in the country. The Secretary of the union in Kaduna State, Alhassan Musa, described the condition of the retirees as “pathetic”, saying that most of the affected retirees were in…
Manchester City’s manager Pep Guardiola says Phil Foden is unlikely to join up with the England squad for their upcoming Nations League games because of illness. The 24-year-old has only played 45 minutes this season, as a substitute for City against Chelsea two weeks ago. He was named in England interim boss Lee Carsley’s squad…
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah says this season will likely be his last at Liverpool and that nobody at the club has talked to him about a new contract. The 32-year-old, whose current deal at Anfield is set to expire next summer, scored in the Reds’ thumping 3-0 win at Manchester United on Sunday. Salah said afterwards…
Nigerian international music star, Rema, has donated N150 million to Christ Embassy Church in Benin City, Edo State. The donation was made during a thanksgiving service at the church’s regional headquarters. Rema, who was born in Edo State, expressed his gratitude to the church for supporting his family during a difficult period in his childhood….
Organisers of the Big Brother Naija reality show have unpaired the ‘No Loose Guard’ housemates. The housemates were unpaired shortly after the live show on Sunday. The show began on July 28 with 28 housemates. Biggie, during the unpairing ceremony on Sunday, said each housemate would compete for the grand prize alone. “The crutches are…
The Radicals pair has been evicted from the ongoing Big Brother Naija “No Loose Guard” season 9 The announcement was made by host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu during the eviction night on Sunday. The Radicals pair was among four pairs nominated for possible eviction, alongside WannixHandi, Doublekay, and Beta pairs. The nomination process involved housemates voting for…
Youths in Ayetoro, a coastal community in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, are urgently calling on Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to declare a state of emergency in the area due to the unrelenting sea incursions that have ravaged their homes and livelihoods. The community has been grappling with the devastating effects of ocean surges,…
The Ekiti State governor, Abiodun Oyebanji, has raised a 13-member negotiation committee as the state government kickstarts meetings with organised labour preparatory to the implementation of the minimum wage payment in the state. A statement in Ado Ekiti by the Special Adviser, Media, to the Governor, Yinka Oyebode, said the decision to set up the…
