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Some months ago, I called Mr Kolapo Olapoju, editor of TheCable — the online newspaper I founded 11 years ago — and alerted him to the dangers ahead. I told him the next presidential election will be the dirtiest in our history. I advised him to hold regular seminars with his team so as to […]
Continue ReadingFactional chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure has held a closed-door meeting with Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), at the latter’s residence in Abuja, Nigeria. Details of the meeting remain unclear, but its timing has raised eyebrows as it follows closely on the heels of a public demand […]
Continue ReadingFormer Nigerian President, Muhammdu Buhari has passed away. His former aide, Bashir Ahmad, announced the passing of the former president on X. He wrote: “The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London. “May Allah accept him in Aljannatul […]
Continue ReadingOn 26 June, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed a set of tax reform bills into law that will change how taxes are collected and paid in Nigeria. These reforms are designed to simplify the tax system, improve fairness, and enhance the efficiency of tax administration across the country. For many Nigerians, this is a welcome […]
Continue ReadingIn a statement, the National Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria has appealed to the public for assistance in identifying a female patient who was brought to its Trauma ICU. According to the statement issued by the hospital on Friday, July 11, 2025, the woman was found unconscious along Kubwa–Deidei Road. The hospital urged anyone who recognizes her […]
Continue ReadingNigerian star actress, film producer, model, television personality, investor and philanthropist, Rita Dominic, who turns 50 today, July 12, took to her Instagram page to share these stunning new photos to celebrate her special day. More photos:
Continue Reading“The mind grows old, no less than the body.” Aristotle, The Politics, Book II, Ch. 9, 146 (Penguin Classics, 1981) A little over two decades ago, away from its perception as a shrine for the resolution of the most rarefied disputes in the country, the Supreme Court of Nigeria played host to a Nigerian drama. With less […]
Continue ReadingPopular American rapper and songwriter, Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, widely known as Nicki Minaj, has revealed that she just purchased her first private jet—and true to her signature style, it’s completely pink. Announcing the news on social media, she wrote: “Just bought my first jet. It’s all pink. Come on losers get in! Sike. Fly Barbz […]
Continue ReadingVeteran and star Nigerian actress, Joke Silva celebrated her husband, veteran actor Olu Jacobs, as he turns 83 on Friday. Taking to her Instagram page, she wrote: “The one and only Sir J dee J @_olujacobs …we met when you were 38 and today by God’s wonderfull Grace you are …83…🎺🎺🎺🎺God be PRAISED!!! For all […]
Continue Reading“You can’t beat something with nothing” – American baseball team coach after his team lost 17 games in a row. Since governance has been suspended for active politicking in Nigeria until May 2027, we might as well stop deceiving ourselves and squarely face the issue of selection of our President from 2027 to 2031. In […]
Continue ReadingNational Working Committee (NWC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by its Interim National Chairman, Senator David Mark, has assured the party’s state chairmen of their full inclusion in the opposition coalition seeking to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. This assurance was given during a meeting which brought together the […]
Continue ReadingRichard Lederer, an Octogenarian linguist dubbed as ‘the wizard of wisdom’, once wrote about how George Orwell (19th century English writer renowned for such novels as ‘Animal Farm’ and ‘Nineteen Eighty-Four’) “warned us that dishonest language is a drug that can put conscience to sleep.” We see a lot of that today in Nigeria, especially within the […]
Continue ReadingSuper Eagles of Nigeria have dropped one spot, from 43rd to 44th, in the latest FIFA world ranking released on Thursday on the FIFA’s official website. In Africa, the Super Eagles are now ranked fifth. Morocco leads the continent at 12th globally, followed by Senegal (18th), Egypt (34th), and Algeria (36th). Rwanda, which will host […]
Continue ReadingNigerian Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed Senator Monday Okpebholo as the Governor of Edo State, dismissing the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo. The five-member panel of the apex court in its judgment delivered by Justice Lawal Garba, held that the appellants failed to prove their case of over-voting, […]
Continue ReadingDuring a recent interview, Peter Obi was asked how he would address political agitations across the country if he were the president. He responded that he would dialogue. Referring to the detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, Obi added that his incarceration “does not make sense”. He said, “Some people said because he (Kanu) used vulgar […]
Continue ReadingBeautiful Nigerian actress, Moji Afolayan, has opened up on how she was blacklisted by movie marketers after she refused to yield to their sexual advances. Speaking in a recent interview on Oyinmomo TV which started trending on Wednesday, the 57-year-old actress, who is the daughter of the late legendary actor Adeyemi ‘Ade love’ Afolayan, revealed […]
Continue ReadingGovernor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has unveiled the state-owned airline, Enugu Air, describing it as a giant leap for the state and a gold standard for government-private sector partnership. Mba said the airline will start off with three Embraer aircraft and will first begin with Enugu to Abuja to Lagos before stretching its wings […]
Continue ReadingUnited States Department of State (USDoS) has announced an update to its non-immigrant visa policy for Nigerian citizens. As stated by a press release issued by the US Embassy in Abuja on Tuesday, “most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to citizens of Nigeria will be single-entry visas with a three-month validity period.” The new visa […]
Continue ReadingSuspended Chief Justice of Ghana, Gertrude Torkornoo, has sued the Ghanaian state at the ECOWAS Court of Justice in Abuja, Nigeria, alleging human rights violations stemming from her suspension. The suit her ladyship filed on July 4, announced by Deputy Attorney General Srem Sai on July 8, contends that her suspension constitutes unlawful removal without […]
Continue ReadingRenowned Nigerian actor and comedian, Denis Kaate, has passed away. The news of his death was announced by Joivan Wade on Instagram on Monday. The statement announcing his death urged fans to pray for the family of the deceased. “It’s with deep sadness that we share the news that our dear friend and brother, Denis […]
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