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President Bola Tinubu has succumbed to growing calls for him to address the nation in the midst of widespread #EndBadGovernance protests that entered its third day on Saturday. In a statement released by the presidential media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, he will give the address through a broadcast on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at 7:00 am. […]
Continue ReadingJohann Peter Rupert, a South African billionaire businessman, and chairman of the Swiss-based luxury-goods company, Richemont, has surpassed the Nigerian business mogul, Aliko Dangote to become the richest person in Africa. According to Bloomberg, Rupert’s wealth has grown to $13.65 billion, making him the 154th richest person in the world. Dangote’s net worth was $13.6 […]
Continue ReadingThe moment it was announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was going to enlist the collaboration of the Supreme Court in seeking financial autonomy for the 774 local governments, I knew it was game over. What we know of the relationship between the Nigerian judiciary and President Tinubu is of the dimension that if he […]
Continue ReadingA female Nigerian student, Lola Akinlade, is facing deportation from Canada after it was discovered that she allegedly used a fake acceptance letter to secure a study visa and work permit. Akinlade, who graduated with a diploma in Social Services from Nova Scotia Community College in 2019, told CBC News she was unaware the letter […]
Continue ReadingSecurity operatives at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Saturday dispersed protesters and journalists from the facility with gunshots. The security operatives aimed at protesters and journalists who ran for cover. The protesters were reconvening after being dispersed by security agents deployed to the stadium. Suddenly, masked security operatives suspected to be personnel of […]
Continue ReadingMarriage is a beautiful thing; however, it takes hard work, commitment, and perseverance to love each other unconditionally and to value their relationship too. When couples decide to dissolve their marriage, some would also find it difficult to curtail the impact their decision can have on them and their loved ones, especially their children. In […]
Continue ReadingTemilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, a leading Nigerian music diva, has shown her support for the Nigerian people by postponing the release of her new music video. The Grammy-winning artist announced the delay of her music video for the single ‘Burning’ due to the nationwide protests against hardship and alleged poor governance. Her decision […]
Continue ReadingA Nigerian lady identified as Sonia, has been declared missing by her friend, chrollo @tobi_adew. Taking to her X handle to announce her missing friend, @tobi_adew wrote: “My friend Sonia is missing. She boarded a bus from Lead City University going home to Lagos. She was last heard from by 1pm and said she was […]
Continue ReadingJust slightly over a week ago, the political landscape in the United States went 180 degrees with the announcement by President Joe Biden that he was withdrawing from the presidential race. Before then, Biden had been recalcitrant that he would not withdraw from the race. He insisted that he was strong and healthy and was […]
Continue ReadingNigerian Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, Ireti Kingibe, has expressed shock and disbelief over a misleading viral video that allegedly shows her and the 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, leading protests in Abuja on Thursday. Describing the video as a malicious and deliberate effort to discredit her and Obi, Kingibe […]
Continue ReadingA statement released to journalists on Thursday says: “The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) under the Chairmanship of His Lordship, the Hon. Chief Justice of Nigeria, Honorable Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, GCON at its 164th Plenary session held today I st August, 2024, has approved the elevation of 87 Legal Practitioners to the Inner Bar.” The […]
Continue ReadingIn October 2019, I was in Prague, Czech Republic, at the invitation of ‘Forum 2000’ to mark the 30th anniversary of the 1989 ‘Velvet Revolution’ which brought to power then Czechoslovakia’s famous playwright and political dissident, the late Vaclav Havel. ‘Forum 2000’ was founded in 1996 by Havel (who died in December 2011), in collaboration […]
Continue ReadingFormer Nigerian Minister for Youths and Sports Development, Mr. Solomon Dalung and Prophet Isa El-Buba were among those who led the ”End Bad Governance” protest in Jos, on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the protesters, largely youths, matched on major streets of Jos, chanting solidarity songs. The organisers of the protests […]
Continue ReadingSuper Falcons of Nigeria have crashed out of the 2024 Paris Olympics without a win after losing 3-1 to Japan to make it three losses in three games. After losing their first two matches against Brazil and Spain, Nigeria went into Wednesday’s match hoping to make it to the quarter-finals of the women’s football event […]
Continue ReadingFrom initially expressing unease about the protests billed to start today, the government changed its stance to advocating “peaceful protests.” It was a smart move. If they had refused people the chance to protest outrightly, they would have fuelled the rage driving them. By asking them to exercise their rights, albeit peacefully, they took the […]
Continue ReadingOperatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested three domestic staff over the alleged murder of Aribemchukwu, the daughter of Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, a judge of the Federal High Court. Justice Ajumogobia’s medical doctor-daughter, who recently got married, was found dead under suspicious circumstances in her Parkview Estate residence in the Ikoyi area of […]
Continue ReadingNigerian sprinter, Favour Ofili has expressed her anger and frustration at the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) after being omitted from competing in the women’s 100m event at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Ofili, who won the Nigerian 100m title at the Olympic trials in Benin to qualify and seal her ticket on the team list, will sadly not compete […]
Continue ReadingEmeritus Professor and former Deputy Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria, Prof. Olorunfemi Olaofe, has been found dead over three weeks after he was kidnapped. 79-year-old retired university don was kidnapped from his house in Ado-Ekiti alongside his security guard on July 9, 2024 and driven away in his car, which the […]
Continue Reading“Ol’Boy.” “Bros. Bro-oo!” “How are you preparing for Thursday?” “What is happening on Thursday?” “What do you mean what is happening on Thursday? The #EndBad Governance protest” “I see. Me, I am not protesting oh. When I wake up on Thursday, if I see that some people are already on the streets, me I go […]
Continue ReadingThe killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in an air strike in Tehran on Wednesday blamed on Israel has stunned the international community. Israel has not commented on the death but many countries have warned that it could help turn the Gaza war into a regional conflict. Here are some key reactions: – Iran […]
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