Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has announced the appointment of Sam Hart as his new Chief of Staff (CoS). Hart replaces Toby Okechukwu who was recently appointed Executive Director, Projects of the newly established South East Development Commission (SEDC). Prior to his appointment, Hart served as Special Adviser to the…
The Dr. Abayomi Opaneye Rumble Tournament at Lagos Country Club came to a thrilling close on Friday, February 7, 2025, with five outstanding female players stealing the spotlight in a night of intense competition and excitement. The tournament, which was generously sponsored by Dr. Abayomi Opaneye, brought together top table tennis players and enthusiasts in…
At Unizik junction, tensions are rising along the newly reconstructed Oby Okoli Road as shop owners and passersby accuse Fresh Point Restaurant of tampering with government infrastructure designed to manage water drainage. According to local business operators, the eatery allegedly broke the government-approved structure meant to channel wastewater into the newly rehabilitated drainage system under…
Aggrieved Protesters on Thursday stormed the Lagos State House of Assembly to express their opposition to the imposition of a traditional ruler in the Ajah area of the state. The protesters, comprising members of the Ajah community, argued that the Obaship of Ajah was still pending in court and that the Lagos State Government should…
President Bola Tinubu has approved that ministers of state be given full powers to supervise the agencies under them. Until now, files pertaining to departments and agencies under their supervision were sent by their permanent secretaries to the senior ministers. With the new dispensation, ministers of state can now grant all necessary administrative approvals on…
The Coalition of Rivers State Leaders has urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the ongoing political dispute between Minister Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara, warning that the situation could escalate into severe conflict if left unchecked. The coalition, led by Chief Sunnie Chukumele, criticized the federal government for neglecting the situation and accused…
Singer Adekunle Gold has taken to social media to express his heartfelt appreciation to rapper Olamide for giving him the opportunity to achieve his dreams. In a post on X, Adekunle Gold revealed that he started out as a graphics designer for Olamide’s record label, YBNL, before being signed as an artist. Adekunle Gold wrote:…
Czech Tennis star Barbora Krejcikova survived a fight back from Jasmine Paolini in a gripping final at Wimbledon to claim her second Grand Slam singles title. The 31st seed followed in the footsteps of 2023 champion Marketa Vondrousova to make it back-to-back wins for the Czech Republic in the women’s singles. Krejcikova, a French Open…
Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti has claimed he is the only musician in Nigeria who stops people from spraying him currency bills when performing. He also claimed that a lot of artistes, especially fuji musicians praise people in melodies during their performances just so that they can be sprayed. Kuti made the claims against the backdrop…
The Refereeing Development Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has suspended Abdul Malik from officiating in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. Malik incurred the wrath of the committee following his poor handling of the Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 27 encounter between Katsina United and Abia Warriors. The referee cancelled a legitimate goal…
