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The release of Mallam Nasir el-Rufai from the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), on temporary, compassionate grounds, on Friday, March 27, following the death of his mother, Hajiya Ummar El-Rufai in Cairo, Egypt, raises legal, philosophical and communal belief issues that are at once controversial and discernable. The release is wrong. It […]
Continue ReadingAfrican Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC’s) interpretation of the Court of Appeal ruling on the party’s leadership dispute. The party claimed that the interpretation is contradictory and influenced by external pressure. National Spokesperson of ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the position known in a statement issued on Wednesday, in reaction […]
Continue ReadingAfrobeats diva, Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has set social media on fire after a bold, honest comment about love and relationships went viral. In what appears to be one of her most unfiltered stance yet, Tems reportedly said she no longer believes in love, adding that many […]
Continue ReadingIn recent years, a troubling cultural distortion has quietly taken root within segments of the Igbo diaspora, both within Nigeria and abroad. The practice of self-styled individuals assuming or being conferred the title of “Eze Igbo” (King of the Igbo) in communities outside Igbo land has grown in frequency and visibility. What may have begun […]
Continue ReadingFormer Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has intensified consultations with key opposition figures following the defection of former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, to the African Democratic Congress. In a statement posted on his X handle on Wednesday, Atiku said he paid courtesy visits to Kwankwaso and the party’s National Chairman, David Mark, in Abuja, describing […]
Continue ReadingOfficers of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Wednesday took a former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, into custody moments after bail application was taken at the Federal High Court in Kaduna. Standing trial over alleged corruption, El-Rufai, had just concluded a hearing on his bail application when he […]
Continue ReadingPopular Nigerian media personality and Free The Sheeple leader, Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze, has fired at Nigerian pastors who live in affluence and own luxury things. Speaking on The Honest Bunch podcast, the critic claimed that most of these pastors do not have jobs to fund their luxurious lifestyles. He claimed that they […]
Continue ReadingNigerian actress, filmmaker, movie director, producer, ex-politician, and realtor, Olufunke Ayotunde Akindele popularly known as Funkẹ Akindele or Jenifa, has snubbed her colleague, Nigerian actress, Toyin Abraham at the premiere of Iyabo Ojo’s latest movie, ‘Return of Arinzo’. Toyin had arrived the premiere venue, greeted guests and also greeted Funke where she was seated, but […]
Continue ReadingFormer Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has said the African Democratic Congress (ADC) may struggle to remain politically relevant ahead of the 2027 general election if it fails to field Peter Obi as its presidential candidate. He made the remark on Sunday during PDP National Convention 2026 in Abuja, while reacting to ongoing permutations […]
Continue ReadingHajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has been laid to rest in Abuja, Nigeria. She was laid to rest on Sunday following her death in Cairo, Egypt. Hajiya Umma passed away on Friday while undergoing medical treatment in the Egyptian capital. Her body was brought to Abuja on Sunday, where […]
Continue ReadingIt is either Nasir El-Rufai is a very lucky man, or he is a very strong man. He was arrested by his friends, charged variously for multiple offences, none of the various courts has yet ruled on his bail application, but he arrived home in Abuja on Saturday. His jailers mourned with him and said […]
Continue ReadingFormer Ekiti state Governor, Ayo Fayose’s brother, Isaac Fayose has revealed that his wife is down with cancer. The activist and businessman broke the news on a video he shared on social media platform revealing that it’s a sad time for him and his immediate family. Isaac who is presently in Australia to visit his family, revealed […]
Continue ReadingPresident Bola Tinubu has officially requested Nigerian Senate approval for the sum of $8,699,168,559 and €100 million in the 2022 – 2024 borrowing plan. Godswill Akpabio, president of the Senate, read Tinubu’s letter at plenary on Tuesday, according to Nigerian Tribune. Findings revealed that the immediate past administration approved the borrowing plan at its Federal […]
Continue ReadingI begin with Game of Thrones, a world not far removed from ours, where power, wealth, and revenge are the true currencies of politics. In Season 5, Episode 1, we hear this: Tyrion Lannister: What is it that you want exactly? Lord Varys: Peace. Prosperity. A land where the powerful do not prey on the […]
Continue ReadingPopular Nigerian media personality and Free The Sheeple leader, Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze, has stated that religion is hindering Nigeria’s development. Speaking in a recent episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, Daddy Freeze claimed that religion doesn’t produce results. Daddy Freeze said that irreligious countries like Japan are more developed and have […]
Continue ReadingSeasoned Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Foluke Daramola-Salako, has stated that even though she has a husband, she doesn’t feel like someone who is married. The actress made the remarks during her recent interview on the African A-List podcast. Discussing her marriage to Kayode Salako, she described her husband as the “definition of peace.” Speaking about the […]
Continue ReadingA diplomat from the Group of Seven, G7, countries in March 2026, invited me to dinner in Abuja. The first thing he asked was how I was coping with water supply. The diplomatic mission, like some others, is suffering disruption of water supply. I explained that since I relocated to Abuja from Lagos a quarter of […]
Continue ReadingNigerian Super Eagles striker and international footballer, Victor Osimhen has spoken how he has been working to secure his life and future after retiring from football. The Galatasaray forward said this in an interview with Flow With Korty TV anchored by Nigerian digital creator Korty EO, where he discussed his humble beginnings, career, and personal […]
Continue ReadingCanadian government has announced an increase in application fees for permanent residence and citizenship for Nigerians and other foreign nationals seeking residency in the country. The new fees will take effect on April 30, 2026, according to an official notice published on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada website, according to Punch. IRCC said the […]
Continue ReadingYou must have heard that the Electoral Act, 2026 (EA 2026) has removed certificate forgery as the basis to challenge the outcome of an election at the tribunal. Someone drew my attention to it a while ago and my first instinct was to doubt it. You cannot blame me. My training as a journalist — […]
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