Owner of Oduduwa University, 2 others sentenced to death for murder of OAU masters degree student

Proprietor of Oduduwa University and owner of Hilton Hotel, Ile-Ife, Dr. Rahmon Adedoyin has been sentenced to death by hanging over the murder of a Masters student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Timothy Adegoke. Adedoyin, a traditional chief in Ile-Ife, was sentenced to death with two of his staff, Adeniyi Aderogba the manager of the hotel […]

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Actress Bukola Awoyemi (Arugba) announces separation from husband, actor Damola Olatunji

In a notice, Nigerian star actress, Bukola Awoyemi popularly known as Arugba, has announced her separation from fellow actor and husband, Damola Olatunji. In the announcement, Bukola also revealed through her solicitors, Springworth Law Firms, that the duo have newer been married. Though many of their fans believe they secretly tied the knot, Bukola has […]

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An End And A New Beginning For Nigeria, By Reuben Abati

Yesterday, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, was sworn in as the 16th President, Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria along with his Vice President, Kashim Shettima, GCON, at the 7th major transition ceremony since the return of Nigeria to civilian democratic rule in 1999.  The event was held at the Eagle Square, Abuja. […]

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Labour Congress responds to Tinubu’s plan to remove subsidy

Some labour leaders say there is a need for all stakeholders in the sector, including the government, to analyse the issue of fuel subsidy removal mentioned by the new President, Mr Bola Tinubu, in his inaugural speech. Tinubu, on taking office on Monday, said that the budget in place before his coming on board made […]

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DSS storms EFCC Lagos office, blocks access

Officers of Nigeria’s Department of State Security (DSS) have stormed the Lagos office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), preventing officials of the anti-graft agency from gaining access to their office in Ikoyi, Lagos. Very reliable sources in both federal agencies told Punch that there has been an ongoing rivalry between the DSS […]

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Can Tinubu restore Nigeria’s scales of justice?, By Festus Adedayo

Forget their pretensions and volte-faces, when outgoing Nigerian public officials wake up tomorrow, 29 May, they will wake up into emptiness. That void cannot be filled by the wealth they have acquired in office. Nor can it be eliminated by Muhammadu Buhari’s reported haste to flee Aso Villa tomorrow. At the launch of a book […]

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Why I performed free of charge at Alex Otti’s inauguration ―Davido

Nigerian Afropop star singer, David Adeleke also known as Davido, on Monday performed at the inauguration party of the new Abia State governor, Dr. Alex Otti, at the state’s Government House. Davido’s aide, Isreal DMW, shared clips of the performance on his Instagram story. Sabiradio also shared the clip. Watch video: View this post on […]

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On Transparency and Accountability in Court Proceedings: An Open Letter to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, By Adebowale Aluko

My Lord, I write, as a concerned member of the Nigerian bar, regarding a subject which has generated controversy among members of the bar and indeed the larger public in the past week. Confidence in the judiciary is at an all-time low.  On 22 May 2023, at the opening ceremony of the annual conference of […]

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Yoruba Nation agitators arrested after hijacking federal radio station in Ibadan

Officers of the Oyo State Police Command have arrested five suspected Oodua Nation Agitators who hijacked Amuludun 99.1 FM in Moniya area of Ibadan, the state capital. The radio station, owned by the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), was hijacked by the separatists around 6 am on Sunday, May 28, 2023. The suspects invaded […]

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Otedola’s daughter, DJ Cuppy shows off her father’s new Rolls-Royce (Photos)

Nigerian Disc Jockey (DJ), Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy has shown off her billionaire father, Femi Otedola’s new Rolls-Royce. DJ Cuppy, who is currently in Monte-Carlo, Monaco, shared a video of the new car parked beside his Aston Martin Superleggera, at their home in Monaco. She wrote: “@femiotedola hasn’t seen his latest toy in […]

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What positive impact have we seen in your prayers for Nigeria? ―Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong asks Pastor Adeboye

Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Efffiong, has slammed clergyman Pastor Enoch Adeboye over the prayers he has offered for Nigeria in the last four years. Inibehe was reacting to a news headline quoting Adeboye as saying that ‘’There shall be a new Nigeria.” In a series of Tweets, Inibehe asked what positive impact Adeboye’s prayers have […]

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Nigerian woman banished from community for cheating on husband

Members of Iheakpu-Obollo Afor community, in Udenu Local Government Council of Enugu State have reportedly banished a woman named Martina for allegedly cheating on her husband, identified as “Abisco in Ochisiri Iheakpu Obollo.” Martina is allegedly not new to the act, according to a viral report on Facebook. The report claimed that she had many […]

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Muhammadu Buhari and the tragedy of the long grudge, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

On 31 December 1983, Sani Abacha, then an unknown Brigadier in the Nigerian Army, went on radio to announce the overthrow of the elected civilian administration of President Shehu Shagari, claiming that the military had done so “in the discharge of our national role as promoters and protectors of our national interest” because of “the great economic […]

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President Bola Tinubu’s inaugural speech (Full text)

President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, delivered his inaugural address at Eagle Square, Abuja, Nigeria. The Oath of Office was administered by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. Below is the full text. My Fellow Citizens, I stand before you honoured to assume the sacred mandate you have given me. My love for […]

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“I’d rather go to hell than be stuck with Christians in heaven” ―Singer Temmie Ovwasa (Video)

Nigerian singing diva and former YBNL signee, Temmie Ovwasa, says she will rather go to hell than be stuck in heaven with Christians. In a recent interview with Doyin, former BBNaija star, Temmie who is a Lesbian said Christians have been mean to her and that she will rather be stuck in hell than be in heaven with […]

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Nigerian actor, Nosa Rex celebrates wife with stunning poses on her birthday (Photos)

Nigerian film and TV actor and film producer, Nosa Rex Okunzuwa, known by his stage name, Nosa Rex and also as Baba Rex, is celebrating his wife with beautiful photos on her birthday. He took to his Instagram page to celebrate his woman on her special day. Reaffirming his love for her, he wrote: ”Happy […]

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Farewell to the General (II), By Sonala Olumhense

With increasing intensity as the President, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.)’s era hurtles to an embarrassing end, the truth has become inescapable: his government is as much a lie as any other. I have given him credit for some infrastructural work, but Buhari ought to be insulted that he may be remembered in that light, especially […]

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