The Labour Party (LP) is embroiled in a fresh leadership crisis, with Callistus Okafor, a former Deputy National Chairman, claiming the National Chairmanship position. Okafor cites a 2018 consent judgment from the Federal High Court, which he believes supports his claim to the chairmanship. According to Okafor, the court ruling was ignored, allowing Julius Abure…
Renowned South African rapper Malome Vector has died in a car accident in the Free State The accident occurred while Vector was traveling with musical collaborators Puleng Phoofolo and Lizwi Wokuqala. Ambitiouz Entertainment, his former record label, confirmed the devastating news in a post on Wednesday evening, stating, “With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing…
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:…
Actress Nancy Isime has responded to the controversy surrounding her upcoming movie, where she wears a hijab and portrays a character wielding a gun. The movie has sparked outrage among some Muslims, who deem the portrayal as disrespectful to Islam. Isime shared a collage on social media, expressing her feelings and prioritizing her personal peace….
Bordeaux Football Club, a six-time French champion, has filed for bankruptcy and will abandon its professional status due to financial difficulties. The club’s takeover talks with Fenway Sports Group, owner of Liverpool, collapsed, leading to the decision. Bordeaux was relegated to the third tier of French football, National 1, by the National Directorate of Management…
Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun revealed on Friday that intelligence suggests foreign mercenaries are involved in the planned nationwide protests. Addressing journalists in Abuja, Egbetokun advised Nigerians to exercise caution and reconsider joining any protest group. Egbetokun stated that while some groups advocate for peaceful demonstrations, others promote violent protests, raising concerns about their…
Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, a senior advocate and human rights activist, has formally notified the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, of planned public meetings, rallies, and processions organized by the Take It Back Movement, a non-governmental body, and other patriotic Nigerians and groups. In a letter dated July 26, 2024, Adegboruwa, writing as solicitor to the Take…
Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has announced that participants in the planned nationwide protest in Lagos State will receive free legal representation if arrested or charged to court. Effiong, an advocate for the protests, solicited legal counsels in Lagos to offer pro-bono services to protesters. Two lawyers, Omodolapo Yusuff and Benjamin Odeh, have already offered…
A suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded at the bustling Buni Yadi market in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State on Friday, injuring a young girl. The blast occurred around 12:30 PM, according to resident Ali Hassan. Captain Muhammad Shehu, spokesman for the Sector 2 Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai, confirmed the incident…
The Nigeria Police Force has deployed 4,200 officers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to prevent violence during the planned nationwide protest on August 1. The protest, organized by human rights activists and youths, aims to express displeasure over hunger and hardship. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, stated that the deployment is aimed…
