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What I would call a routine conversation with a former Nigerian leader inspired this write-up. After expressing his concern about certain developments in the polity, the retired general said he was worried about how Nigerians keep promoting ethnic and religious sentiments at a time the country needed all the unity it can afford to make […]
Continue ReadingJohn Dramani Mahama has won Ghana’s presidential election after his rival, the country’s vice president and ruling party candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, conceded defeat on Sunday. Bawumia said he conceded defeat before the official results to ease tensions after reported fights in several local constituencies. Although the Electoral Commission has yet to announce the results, […]
Continue ReadingIn an epoch-making maneuver, Syrian rebels seized the capital Damascus unopposed on Sunday, bringing an abrupt end to President Bashar al-Assad’s 13-year rule and the six-decade-long dominance of the Assad family. The high speed advance sent Assad fleeing to Russia, which granted him and his family asylum, according to Russian state media. The collapse of […]
Continue ReadingIn Nigeria and beyond, there has been a surge of support for Dele Farotimi, the lawyer, author, and publisher who was reportedly taken from his Lagos home by the police last week and transported to Ekiti State. Farotimi was alleged to have committed civil offences against Afe Babalola, a fellow lawyer and founder of Afe […]
Continue ReadingNigerian businesswoman, environmental ambassador and the 2005 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN), Omowunmi Akinnifesi, has opened up about her personal journey of self-discovery, faith and the challenges of staying true to her values in a world that often misunderstands them. While speaking about her decision to remain a virgin and the shame she once […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has disclosed that Nigeria’s economic and social development is under threat, because corruption has severely paralyzed the country. This is as the commission urged Nigerians to summon the courage needed to expose corrupt practices and combat the scourge. Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner of ICPC, Mrs. Ekere […]
Continue ReadingA High Court of Jigawa State, Nigeria, presided over by Justice Ado Yusuf Birnin-Kudu, has convicted and sentenced a wife, her husband, her brother and her sister to death by hanging over a case of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide. The convicts were arrested in 2019 after they have been investigated and prosecuted before the […]
Continue ReadingBitcoin hit $100,000 for the first time on Wednesday, surging to a new record after US President-elect Donald Trump unveiled administration picks believed to usher in crypto-friendly policies when he takes office in January. Among the picks by Trump is Paul Atkins, whom Trump intends to nominate to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), […]
Continue ReadingThe Acting National Chairman and National Secretary of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagun and Samuel Anyanwu, have threatened to sue Deji Adeyanju, a lawyer and activist, over allegations bordering on defamation. Anyanwu, threatened to drag Adeyanju to court on civil and criminal litigations over the alleged defamatory remarks. The two PDP chieftains made this […]
Continue ReadingNigerian star actress, Binta Ayo Mogaji has re-united with her ex-husband, star actor Jibola Dabo, to celebrate their son, Fareed Ademide’s University graduation. Taking to her Instagram page, Ayo Mogaji shared photos of herself, Jibola Dabo and other well-wishers at their son’s graduation from Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. See more of the […]
Continue ReadingAfter many years of guarding oil pipeline installations, the Nigerian Army finally made its first high-profile arrest. It turned out to be a journalist! Investigative journalist and founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism, Fisayo Soyombo became the face of the Army’s eventual success in apprehending oil thieves. Of course, they regularly announce arrests of […]
Continue ReadingNigerian actress, and entrepreneur, Chisom Steve Ogbonnaya, has shared exciting news with her fans that she’s getting married. The beautiful actress took to her Instagram page to announce her engagement, posting photos with her fiancé. More of the photos below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chisom Steve Ogbonnaya (@chisom_steve) Photos: Chisom, […]
Continue ReadingThe controversy surrounding the proposed adjustment to the formula for sharing the states’ portion of the Value Added Tax (VAT), especially the derivation component, in the tax reform bills submitted to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu is yet to abate. What I find interesting is that many readers are asking for my take […]
Continue ReadingAn Ekiti State Chief Magistrates Court, Ado Ekiti Judicial Division, on Wednesday, ordered the remand of Lagos-based human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, in the state’s correctional centre. Farotimi, who was arrested in his law chamber in Lagos on Tuesday by officers from Ekiti State Police Command, was arraigned for allegedly publishing a book: “Nigeria and […]
Continue ReadingCourt documents filed on Tuesday by Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have finally revealed that the 753-duplex estate in Abuja is tied to Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, and his cronies, including one Ifeanyi Omeke. The estate, located in the Lokogoma District, covers over 150,000 square meters […]
Continue ReadingFemale Special Adviser to the Kogi State Governor on Local Government, Abdulkadir Hannypet, has said that if a woman ignores her husband’s infidelity, it will make her look “fresher” in his eyes. See her post below:
Continue ReadingKemi Badenoch, Nigerian by birth, was recently elected Leader of the UK Conservative Party and Leader of His Majesty’s Opposition. She occupies the second highest position in the UK political world. She could become the UK Prime Minister after the next election. That is how politically important she is. She follows in the footsteps of […]
Continue ReadingMother of the 12-year-old student of Dowen College, Lagos, Sylvester Oromoni, who tragically died in controversial circumstances of alleged bullying in Lagos state on November 30, 2021, Mrs. Rosemary Oromoni has died. Family sources disclosed that Mrs. Rosemary Oromoni died in late November after battling with an intermittent blood pressure-related illness. Her death came seven months after a […]
Continue ReadingObi of Onitsha, His Royal Majesty, Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, has urged Nigerian political leaders to prioritize public interest over personal gains to ensure the country’s growth and sustainability. While speaking at the public presentation of an autobiography by Senator Chris Anyanwu, in Abuja, the Obi warned against the pervasive corruption in Nigeria, and likened it […]
Continue ReadingVice-President of Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been elected as the first female president in the southern African nation. Nandi-Ndaitwah’s ruling South West Africa People’s Organisation (SWAPO) Party was on Tuesday declared winner of last week’s disputed elections which the opposition has vowed not to recognise. Electoral umpire, Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) said Nandi-Ndaitwah clinched […]
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