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Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has expressed deep grief over the death of a Nigerian woman, Nihinloluwa Agoro, and her two children, Temiloluwa and Isaac, in a fatal road accident in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States. In a statement issued by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the Commission’s Head of Media, Public […]
Continue ReadingNigeria has never had a president like Bola Ahmed Tinubu. For the first time in its recent political history, Nigeria has a president whose standards of political morality can be described as utterly amoral in the sense that he subscribes to the cynical saying, attributed to Vladimir Lenin, that “there are no morals in politics.” Indeed, […]
Continue ReadingAs many countries grapple with ageing populations and shrinking rural communities, governments and local authorities are increasingly introducing incentives to attract new residents and stimulate economic activity. From financial grants to housing support and business funding, these initiatives are aimed at reversing population decline and revitalising underpopulated areas. As reported by Vanguard on Friday, these […]
Continue ReadingA disturbing video which went viral on Friday has sparked outrage after showing scenes of alleged sexual assault involving several women during a local festival in Ozoro, Delta State, Nigeria. The footage, which circulated widely on social media, captured groups of young men reportedly attacking women seen in public, forcefully tearing their clothes and subjecting […]
Continue ReadingArdent fans of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, BAT, are something else! They can’t abide anyone who doesn’t share their blind allegiance to their hero. They choose to wallow in intellectual dishonesty and to disbelieve deservedly negative stories about his performance and his past. They blame him for nothing that is going wrong in Nigeria. I am never […]
Continue ReadingVeteran Nigerian actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, popularly known as Omosexy, had openly named Chidi Mokeme as her favourite actor—a revelation that quickly gained traction online and drew attention from fans across social media. In response, Nollywood actor Chidi Mokeme warmly reacted to a heartfelt compliment from his colleague, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, sparking excitement among fans. During a […]
Continue ReadingFuel prices in Nigeria went up an average 40 percent within days of the United States, US, and Israel attacking Iran. Diesel prices went up 50 percent. This development shot up prices of transportation, and more Nigerians who cannot afford the price hike took to trekking. Mr. Peter Obi, former Anambra State Governor, lamented the plight of […]
Continue ReadingNigerian actor Aremu Afolayan has apologised to Nigerians and announced his decision to step away from politics after facing heavy backlash over his recent comments. Afolayan shared a message on social media where he asked Nigerians for forgiveness over the reactions that followed his earlier statements. He said the criticism directed at him had become […]
Continue ReadingPresident Bola Tinubu met with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer in a high-level bilateral engagement aimed at strengthening ties between Nigeria and Britain. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in earlier statement, said the meeting will culminate in the signing of various Memoranda of Understanding and agreements, including those […]
Continue ReadingSenegal’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) triumph has been thrown into fresh controversy following reports that head coach Pape Thiaw moved the trophy to a military base amid an ongoing dispute with Morocco over the title. According to multiple reports, the trophy was taken to a secure military facility where it is now under armed […]
Continue ReadingA US F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing at US air base in the Middle East after it was struck by what is believed to be Iranian fire, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Capt. Tim Hawkins, a spokesperson for US Central Command, said the fifth-generation stealth jet was “flying a combat […]
Continue ReadingUnited States Department of Justice (USDoJ) has filed a civil complaint seeking to revoke the citizenship of Nigerian-born Emmanuel Oluwatosin Kazeem over his involvement in a massive identity theft and tax fraud scheme. Filed at the U.S. District Court in Baltimore, Maryland, court documents allege that Kazeem obtained his naturalisation by concealing prior criminal activities […]
Continue ReadingI have spent time on the Third Floor of the United Nations Headquarters in New York, where the press corps works. It is not a gentle place. The journalists there are seasoned professionals drawn from every region of the world: people who have reported wars, corruption scandals, and the fall of governments. They are interested […]
Continue ReadingA public disagreement has erupted between a media publisher and a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Dele Momodu, former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, and former presidential aide, Reno Omokri over President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. The clash started after Momodu appeared on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday and compared Tinubu’s leadership style to that […]
Continue ReadingIt is a fresh war of words which erupted currently between media mogul and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Dele Momodu, and former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, over comments on President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, with both men trading personal and political jabs in a series of public statements. In fact, Dele Momodu’s statement published […]
Continue ReadingI knew Chief Babaremilekun Adetokunbo Fani-Kayode, Q.C, SAN, of blessed memory, the father of David Oluwafemi Adewunmi Abdulateef Fani-Kayode aka FFK, in Ile-Ife, long before I met his querulous, garrulous and cantankerous son. Femi is a classic case of a wasted investment. He attended some of the best schools pedigree and/or money could purchase, but […]
Continue ReadingSenegalese Football Federation (SFF) has rejected the decision of the Confederation of African Football Appeal Board (CAFAB) awarding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco and confirmed it will challenge the ruling at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. On Tuesday, Morocco were crowned champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after […]
Continue ReadingLast week, the Ekiti State Chapter of the Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG) – a body I once served as pioneer Administrative Secretary – gathered in Ado-Ekiti for a colloquium marking former Governor Kayode Fayemi’s 61st birthday. Beyond the celebration, the event was a platform to advance President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision and drum up support […]
Continue ReadingIn a circular, President Bola Tinubu, through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has directed all political appointees under his administration who intend to contest elective offices in the 2027 general election to resign their appointments on or before March 31, 2026. The directive, announced in a circular issued by the […]
Continue ReadingThe National Executive Council of the Labour Party has fixed May 23 for its presidential primary. Senior Special Adviser (Media) to the Interim National Chairman, Ken Asogwa, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Asogwa said this was part of the approved timetable for the party’s primary elections ahead of the 2027 […]
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