Blood and Horror on the Railway, By Olusegun Adeniyi

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The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have issued statements mourning the death of their members. But it may take a while for Nigerians to get the complete picture of Monday’s horrific attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train. My heart goes out to families of the victims who will find it difficult coming to terms with their loss, especially given the tragic circumstance. This attack […]

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Yoruba Nationalist, Adeyinka Grandson sentenced to four years jail in UK

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Yoruba Nationalist, Adeyinka Shoyemi, popularly known as Adeyinka Grandson, 45, president of the group Young Yorubas for Freedom (YYF), has been jailed for four and half years by a United Kingdom court for inciting violence against other Nigerian tribes via social media. Grandson, a UK-based Nigerian, is known for using his social media accounts to […]

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‘Soji and I are still happily married’ ―Joke Silva’s daughter-in-law makes U-turn

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Boma Douglas,  the daughter-in-law of Joke Silva and Olu Jacobs, has said she is still married to their son Olusoji Jacobs. The mother-of-one, while answering questions on Instagram had said that she is no longer married to Soji. When told that what God cannot do does not exist, she agreed but said there are some […]

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Kaduna attack: Trains are not the progress Nigeria needed, By Abimbola Adelakun

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On Monday night, terrorists attacked a Kaduna-bound passenger train that left from Abuja. They ambushed the train by detonating some explosives laid on the railway tracks. The violent implosion that followed not only stopped the train in its tracks but also imploded the myth of the progress Nigeria has made under the present regime. So […]

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Appeal Court dismisses suit against Umahi, his deputy over defection

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Nigeria’s Court of Appeal of the Enugu Division, on Friday, affirmed the judgement of Ebonyi High Court, Abakaliki, which quashed a suit challenging the defection of Governor David Umahi and his deputy, Dr Kelechi Igwe, to the All Progressives Congress, (APC). Recall that governor Umahi and his Deputy had on November 2020 left the PDP, […]

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Leadership Recruitment, By Attahiru Jega

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The issue of leadership recruitment at all levels of governance in our country, is central to our current national predicament; and getting it right is key to the resolution of our poor governance and development processes. We evidently have been recruiting and appointing or  electing inappropriate leaders, quite often, round pegs in square holes, and […]

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We all said No to tolling ―Mr Macaroni gives report from LCC and StakeHolders meeting

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Ahead of the scheduled resumption of tolling in Lekki area of Lagos state, Instagram comedian Mr Macaroni has given an update from the LCC and stakeholders meeting held today, March 30. The comedian revealed that Lekki Estate Residents and Stakeholders Association Chairman announced the decision of all residents which is “NO TO TOLLING”. Mr Macaroni […]

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Never felt the need to relocate as much as I do now ―Toke Makinwa says

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Media personality, Toke Makinwa has reacted to the Kaduna-Abuja train attack which left many dead and also led to the abduction of others. Toke Makinwa condoled with those who lost their loved ones in the attack, adding that her heart bleeds for Nigeria. She also stated that she has never felt the need to relocate […]

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Doyin Okupe withdraws from presidential race to support Peter Obi

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Former presidential aide, Dr. Doyin Okupe, and presidential hopeful has withdrawn from the 2023 race to support the ambition of ex-governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi. Okupe made this known on Wednesday at a press conference held at the Iwe Iroyin Press Centre in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, saying that leader of socio-political group, […]

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I really don’t want to be a Nigerian anymore ―Erica, BBNaija star

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Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) star, Erica Nlewedim has expressed how she feels about being Nigerian. The reality show star in a tweet she shared following recent happenings in the country, stated that she doesn’t want to be Nigerian again. Erica also said that it is frustrating being Nigerian. She tweeted: “I really don’t want to […]

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Did you know that ‘couple’ refers to unmarried lovers too?, By Akeem Lasisi

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Study the following statements: The couple is here. The couple are here. The two couples are here. I hope you know the implication of the grammatical status of each of the clauses. We will get back to them. The word, couple, refers to a husband and wife. For instance, popular singer, Tuface Idibia and Annie […]

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NDLEA allegedly recovers 11,570 tablets of tramadol from Ekiti lawyer

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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have allegedly recovered 11,570 tablets of tramadol from a lawyer in Ekiti and arrested a professional methamphetamine (Mkpuru Mmiri) cook in Imo state. Director, Media & Advocacy of the agency, Femi Babafemi, in a statement on Wednesday March 30, said the Mkpuru Mmiri cook, Reuben Bekweri, […]

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Comedian Osama’s wife dies less than one year after their wedding

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Edo-born comedian Osama has lost his wife less than one year after their wedding. The grieving husband took to Instagram to make the sad announcement. “Wedding that never saw any anniversary,” he wrote as he shared a photo of him and his late wife on their wedding day. They got married on May 15, 2021 and […]

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BBNaija’s Tacha slams women who claim to be bosses yet their bills are paid by men, Ka3na responds

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BBNaija’s Ka3na has responded to another BBNaija housemate and star, Tacha after the latter called out women who claim to be bosses, yet, men are paying their bills. Tacha had gone on Twitter to write: “‘BOSS B*TCH’ It’s a series of men sponsoring your lifestyle!!! How are you a boss? Pay your bills before claiming […]

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Star singer, Kizz Daniel unveils identity of his baby mama (Photos)

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The identity of star singer, songwriter and entertainer, Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, better known by his stage name, Kizz Daniel’s baby mama has been uncovered shortly after he unveiled her on social media. Recall that on March 27, the famous singer shared a photo of the mother of his children who he described as “MJ”, in […]

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My Ideal Nigerian President in 2023, By Farooq A. Kperogi

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Many readers of this column—and of my social media interventions—have asked me to endorse a candidate for the 2023 presidential election. Although I have my mental archetype of the kind of person that should be president, I won’t endorse a candidate for at least three reasons. One, I am not important or influential enough for […]

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