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An Ondo State Chief Magistrates’ Court, sitting in Akure, Ondo State has ordered that a labourer, Sunday Isong, who allegedly stabbed his neighbour to death, be remanded in Olokuta Custodial Centre. The Chief Magistrate, Sunday Adedapo, gave the order on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 when the defendant was brought before him over the allegation of […]
Continue ReadingPopular and beautiful Nigerian actress, singer, television personality, and business woman, Dayo Amusa, has released her HIV test result to dispel persistent rumours suggesting she is living with the virus. The speculation began after a content creator, Olaoluwa Segun, published a video naming Amusa among five Nigerian actors allegedly infected with HIV. Reacting via social […]
Continue ReadingMy Fellow countrymen and, in particular, the good people of Rivers State. I am happy to address you today on the state of emergency declaration in Rivers State. You will recall that on 18th March, 2025, I proclaimed a state of emergency in the state. In my proclamation address, I highlighted the reasons for the […]
Continue ReadingMuhammadu Sanusi II, the 16th Emir of Kano, has said Nigeria has not been fortunate with quality leaders for a long time. He said the country has been having leaders he described as lousy for many years. The first-class monarch also said the country would have been bankrupt had the federal government not removed fuel […]
Continue ReadingThe past two weeks have been tough for me health wise, but I appreciate all those who have either called or sent messages. I also thank God for His mercies. I am getting better. I couldn’t write this column last week and I had neither the motivation nor the presence of mind to do so […]
Continue ReadingA doctor in the United Kingdom abandoned a patient on an operating table under anaesthetic to have sex with a nurse in another room, a medical tribunal has heard. Dr Suhail Anjum, 44, and the unnamed nurse were caught in a “compromising position” by a “shocked” colleague at Tameside Hospital in Greater Manchester. According to […]
Continue Reading“You may forward this to him to reflect on…if he’s redeemable!” A Tinubu minister from the South-West sent this message to a respected, elderly journalist now in his mid-70s. It was meant for me and the Oga did as instructed; he forwarded the message to me. I read what the big man wanted me to […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of Superintendent of Police (SP) Abimbola Adebisi as the new Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Lagos State Command. In a statement issued on Monday by the Deputy Police Public Relations Officer (DPPRO), Babasayi Oluseyi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, the […]
Continue ReadingNigerian government has scrapped the 5% excise duty tax previously imposed on telecommunications services, including voice calls and data usage. The National Orientation Agency (NOA) made this known in a post via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday. According to the post, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday officially recognised the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress. This development followed a period of internal restructuring within the party, which culminated in the emergence of new national officers aimed at repositioning the ADC ahead of future electoral contests. Alongside Mark, other principal officers now […]
Continue ReadingAccording to the young lady who sought my advice recently, a man offered to pay her five million naira if she agreed to have a baby for him. He often tells her that he is not a happy man because, although he is medically capable of having children, his wife adopted children, and he resents […]
Continue ReadingLarry Ellison, Oracle co-founder, has toppled Elon Musk to become the world’s richest person, ending the Tesla boss’s nearly year-long reign at the top of the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. According to Bloomberg, Ellison’s fortune surged by a record $101bn on Wednesday after Oracle reported quarterly results that beat expectations and signalled further growth in its […]
Continue ReadingNigeria Football Federation (NFF) has openly criticised Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers and faulted captain William Troost-Ekong after Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with South Africa in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Bloemfontein. Super Eagles, who needed a victory to revive their fading hopes of qualifying for next year’s tournament in North America, suffered an […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s national grid suffered a collapse on Wednesday. The collapse was confirmed in a public notice dated September 10, 2025, by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) in a post on its X handle on Wednesday. Power outage currently experienced was due to a loss of supply from the national grid, according to AEDC. The […]
Continue Reading“So, where is President Tinubu, my brother?” “What do you mean where is President Tinubu? He told you and everyone else that he is travelling to France and the UK on a working leave.” “What else is he doing? What work is he doing? “ “Don’t be rude my friend? Who are you to ask […]
Continue ReadingNigerian actress and blogger, Temiloluwa Elizabeth Otedola simply known as Temi Otedola, daughter of Nigerian billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, and her Nigerian singer partner, Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, better known by his stage name, Mr. Eazi, have held their traditional wedding, and beautiful photos taken from there have been shared online. The wedding took place in […]
Continue ReadingEddie Hearn, a British boxing promoter, has revealed that discussions are underway for a potential clash between Anthony Joshua and rising heavyweight Moses Itauma in 2026. Joshua, 35, is 15 years older than the highly rated Itauma, who is just 20. The former two-time unified heavyweight champion could meet the youngster who is also a […]
Continue ReadingWhy did Bola Tinubu offend Nasir El-Rufai? He should have kept him. There are three principalities the Yoruba dread to offend: The first is Osó (wizard), the second is Àjé (witch); the third is the most dreaded, their name is Aláròká. How do I translate that into English? I cannot, but you will get to […]
Continue ReadingOrganisers of the 2025 Ikogosi 17.5km Marathon Race have said that about 5,000 participants are expected at the second edition of the event, which will be held at Ikogosi Warm Spring, Ikogosi Ekiti, Ekiti State, on November 8. Femi Abegunde, the Race Consultant, said at a press conference in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday that the […]
Continue ReadingA young and very promising footballer, Eder Smic Valencia, has tragically died at the age of 16, just days before a potential signing to feature in a Major Football League. He was killed in a car crash while on holiday in Guachene, near Cali, Colombia, on Sunday morning. Local authorities say the accident occurred when […]
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