Former Aviation Minister, Osita Chidoka, has advocated for the resolution of all election petitions before the swearing-in of elected officials to strengthen and improve Nigeria’s electoral process. Chidoka made this recommendation on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics while reviewing the off-cycle governorship elections in Kogi, Imo, and Bayelsa states. He emphasized the need for a thorough…
Kylian Mbappe made his highly anticipated La Liga debut for Real Madrid on Sunday, but the defending champions were held to a 1-1 draw by Mallorca. Mbappe, who scored on his debut for the club in Wednesday’s 2-0 Uefa Super Cup win over Atalanta, failed to find the back of the net in domestic football….
Nigerian activist Michael Adaramoye, also known as Michael Lenin, is set to be arraigned in court on Monday on trumped up charges alongside other activists, according to the Take-It-Back movement. Lenin was arrested on August 5 by the Department of State Services (DSS) during a raid on activist Babatunde Oluajo’s residence. He has been held…
A concerned citizen has called on traditional rulers to maintain their neutrality in the face of growing political tensions in the country. In an open letter to the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, the citizen expressed concern over the involvement of traditional rulers in the politics…
Reactions have continued to trail the death of gospel singer, Aduke Ajayi, popularly known as Aduke Gold, who passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024. Shortly after her death, there had been different reasons adduced for her death, with some claiming that she died from complications arising from a fibroid surgery, while others say her…
Fuel scarcity has resurfaced in Lagos, causing gridlock and long queues at filling stations across the state. The scarcity has led to an increase in the cost of fuel, with a litre selling for between N800-N1,000 in some filling stations. This has resulted in an increase in the cost of transportation, causing hardship for commuters….
Citizens United Against Terrorism (CUAT) has demanded a thorough investigation into reports that Bashir Hadejia, an alleged gunrunner and suspected cross-border criminal, has links to government officials. Hadejia, a former aide to the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, was arrested by security operatives recently, sparking concerns. Photos and videos of Hadejia with prominent…
Big Brother Naija season 9 pairs, Streeze and Flourish have been evicted from the ongoing season 9 edition. This is the first time in the current season two pairs are leaving the show on the same night as Biggie introduces a new twist to the game. Already in the show, the pair of Tami and…
Reggae legend Buju Banton has made a surprising revelation about his ancestry, stating that he has Igbo heritage. In a recent interview on the “Drink Champs” podcast, Banton claimed that his tribe, the Maroons, originated from the Igbo tribe of Nigeria. Banton expressed concern about the threat to his Indigenous land and way of life,…
Onitsha – The community was plunged into mourning on Sunday as the remains of ABK Offiah, an aide to Anambra Commissioner for Youths Development, Patrick Aghamba, were brought back to Onitsha. Offiah, a lawyer and youth leader, was killed by gunmen while traveling with Aghamba and his wife to Abuja. The commissioner and his wife…
