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Nigeria’s Presidential Election Petitions Court (PEPC) constituted by Appeal Court Justices, has fixed Monday for the hearing of the petitions challenging the declaration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) standard bearer, Bola Tinubu as the president-elect. With this development, the expected legal battle by candidates disputing the outcome of the 2023 presidential election will commence […]
Continue ReadingWhile performing at Davido’s Timeless concert, Nigerian star singer, Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, known by his stage name Iyanya, had made an urgent plea on twitter that he was looking for a lady that showed ‘interest in him’. Shortly after the SOS plea, he found a lady and then shared her photo. Her angry boyfriend then […]
Continue ReadingAt last, the suspended and fleeing Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC’s) Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Adamawa State, Mr. Hudu Yunusa-Ari, has been arrested by the police. The Force Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday. INEC had called for the arrest of Hudu over the illegal […]
Continue ReadingA bodyguard has shot and killed a government Minister in Uganda early Tuesday in an apparent private dispute, according to the army and local media. The attacker, who has not been publicly identified, then turned the gun on himself, according to state broadcaster UBC and others. The victim, Charles Engola, served in the government of […]
Continue ReadingEvidence of the scope of the mess created by Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) under the crooked leadership of Mahmood Yakubu began to emerge this past week. It all suggests network egregiousness on a monumental scale that easily rivals the elections of 2007, until now seen as the nadir in Nigeria’s journey of elective […]
Continue ReadingDavido’s baby mama, Sophia Momodu took to Instagram to share photos of herself rocking a see-through illusion dress. The businesswoman who shares a daughter with singer Davido put her curves on display in the form-fitting dress with a thigh-high slit. The dress gave the illusion of a pant and bra on display. “In my selfish […]
Continue ReadingThe son of the President-Elect of Nigeria, Oluwaseyi Tinubu’s company is being reported to be enmeshed in an $11million London property scandal; as reported by Bloomberg Africa, UK, Middle East, Asia, etc. A firm belonging to the son of Nigeria’s president-elect bought an $11 million London mansion that his predecessor’s government was seeking to confiscate […]
Continue ReadingMarriages – especially those of celebrities – seem to be crashing faster these days than before. Couples thought to be happy suddenly announce separation or divorce. Outrageous stories start flying around about their marriage. People are shocked that such a seemingly happy couple, who regularly posted videos, photos and stories of marital bliss, could have […]
Continue ReadingInternational Monetary Fund (IMF) has said Nigeria could lose an estimated $10bn of foreign direct investment and official development assistance inflows to geo-political tensions. The IMF in its country focus on Sub-Saharan Africa, released on Monday, said the figure is about a half per cent of the nation’s annual Gross Domestic Product. IMF said: “The […]
Continue ReadingAkinyemi Onigbinde, a professor of political philosophy with a speciality in public policies, politics and governance, has stated that the election that produced President-elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu was not free and fair. Onigbinde, who is also the Executive Secretary, Centre for Development and Policy Studies, in an interview with Nigerian Tribune, said the elections […]
Continue ReadingModern inventions have rapidly changed the world. From writing letters with pen, ink and paper and taking the letter to the Post Office for postage that may take days, weeks or even months to get to their destinations; to writing email or faxing documents that will get to their destinations almost immediately they are sent […]
Continue ReadingAbike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman and CEO of the Nigerians In Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has been caught on camera signalling to a radio anchor person not to take a question from a journalist, David Hundeyin, who wanted to ask a question on the death of Itunu Babalola, a Nigerian lady that died in prison in Cote d’Ivoire. […]
Continue ReadingFrom a global perspective, one of the dangers of identity politics is that it can exacerbate social divisions and undermine the social cohesion necessary for democratic governance. When political actors use identity to mobilize voters, they often create an us-versus-them mentality, which can lead to polarization and conflict. This is particularly problematic when identity is […]
Continue ReadingThe Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has vowed to reclaim his alleged stolen mandate in court. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Awka, the former Anambra State governor reiterated his commitment to exploring every legal option to ensure that he reclaims his mandate. Obi had contested in the last presidential election and […]
Continue ReadingNigerian star singer, David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has celebrated his wife, Chioma Rowland-Adeleke on her birthday. The singer on his Instagram page shared a photo of her on Sunday. He wrote: “Today I just want to celebrate my right hand! My go to! Happy birthday baby @thechefchi ! God bless you. “Your […]
Continue ReadingMany Nigerian fans still remember with glee that July 31, 1996 night, when Nigeria’s U-23 side overcame huge favourites Brazil, who paraded a star-studded side that had Ronaldo de Lima, Rivaldo, Bebeto, Roberto Carlos, Dida amongst others in the semi-finals of that year’s Olympic Games in Atlanta, USA. In front of 78,587 fans at the […]
Continue ReadingNigerian Afrobeats singer and songwriter, Adekunle Almoruf Kosoko, known professionally as Adekunle Gold and AG Baby, has responded to his wife, also Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress, Simisola Bolatito Kosoko (née Ogunleye) known by her stage name, Simi’s threat of leaving him. Simi had solicited advice from her fans on Twitter, whether to leave the singer […]
Continue ReadingSuspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), for Adamawa State, Hudu Yunusa-Ari, who is reportedly in hiding has said he declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the governorship election in the state to save the democratic process. This was disclosed in his letter titled: “Report of the conduct of supplementary elections held […]
Continue ReadingThe ruling All Progressives Congress is entitled to roll out the drums in an orgy of triumphalism. The feverish inauguration rehearsals at national and relevant state levels are all in order given the announced outcome of the last general election. After all, democratic succession is ultimately a ritual of collective self-renewal. We have an entitlement […]
Continue ReadingBrand influencer and Nigerian fashion designer, Maureen Esisi, popularly known as Redvigor, has insinuated that men who insist on celibacy before marriage may actually not be interested in women. The businesswoman and ex-wife of popular Nollywood actor, Blossom Chukwujekwu, then advised women to run from such men. She wrote: “Avoid those church boys who play […]
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