Singer 2Baba confirms romance with Edo Assembly member, says he wants to marry her

Nigerian music icon, Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as 2Face or (@official2baba), has set social media abuzz after confirming his romantic relationship with Edo State lawmaker, Natasha Osawaru. The revelation comes as 2Baba took to Instagram on Tuesday to clear the air amid his recent divorce from wife, Annie Idibia, with the singer expressing his desire […]

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Gov Douye Diri denies impregnating BBNaija star, Nengi

Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has denied impregnating former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemate and star, Nengi Rebecca Hampson, popularly known as Nengi. In a statement, the Governor’s spokesperson, Kolawole Oredipe, dismissed the allegations as a malicious attempt to tarnish his reputation. The statement emphasized that Governor Diri is a respected public figure who […]

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NWC of PDP overrules Wabara’s suspension, says it is illegal

National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed the purported suspension of the Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT), Senator Adolphus Wabara, describing it as illegal. The party, in a statement on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, faulted the suspension, stating that it violated the PDP Constitution […]

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Before the Supreme Court of Nigeria becomes a Commune of Bantustans, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

In 1954 Sir John Verity lost his job because he won an argument. It was in his ninth year in office as Chief Justice of colonial Nigeria. Sir John arrived in Nigeria in October 1945 from the British Guyana, where he had served in a similar position since 1941. At the time, Nigeria was still a […]

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Nigeria ranked 36th world’s most corrupt country in 2024 (Full list)

Transparency International, a global coalition against corruption, has ranked Nigeria as the 36th most corrupt country in the world. Nigeria was joined by Uganda, Mexico, Madagascar, Iraq, and Cameroon in the same spot with a total score of 26 points. The ranking released on Tuesday highlighted the 2024 corruption perceptions index. The list ranks Denmark […]

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PDP BoT Chairman, Adolphus Wabara, suspended

Political crisis in the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), continues to exacerbate as its Abia State chapter has suspended the chairman of the party’s Board of Trustees (BOT), Senator Adolphus Wabara, over alleged anti-party conducts. Wabara’s suspension was announced after a state executive council meeting in Umuahia. It noted that Wabara’s activities are unbecoming of […]

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Asset declaration: Tinubu must tell Nigerians the source of his wealth, By Olu Fasan

Since he became president in May 2023, Bola Tinubu has enjoyed nothing more than hiring and firing people. A week hardly passes without Tinubu making one public appointment or another, which shows the enormous patronage power of the Nigerian president. But equally, Tinubu has fired more people on grounds of corruption in less than two years in […]

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Top 5 richest men in Nigeria

Nigeria is not only one of the largest economies in Africa but also home to some of the continent’s wealthiest individuals. These men have built their fortunes in industries such as oil, telecommunications, manufacturing, and finance. In this article are the richest men in Nigeria sourced from reputable platforms like Forbes Africa, Bloomberg Billionaires, and trusted […]

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Tinubu has removed himself from power long ago ―SDP leader, Adebayo says

Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has said that President Bola Tinubu has removed himself from power a long time ago; stressing that what the SDP is doing is charting a future course for the country’s growth and development. Adebayo, who is also the leader […]

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The coming Food Revolution in Lagos, By Reuben Abati

Over the years, a major received wisdom in Nigeria is that agriculture is the mainstay of the economy, its real foundation for creating employment, livelihood and opportunities. Truly, it was the case that Nigeria used to boast of a thriving agricultural economy in crop production, livestock, forestry and fishing, with every part of the country […]

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My wife was sending nude photos to other men —Nigerian gospel singer, Paul Nwokocha says

Nigerian gospel singer, Paul Nwokocha has finally addressed the swirling rumours about his marital woes, delivering a no-holds-barred statement in a trending video on his official YouTube channel. In September 2023, the singer, who is outspoken about his private life, especially marriage, shared why his first marriage, which lasted two decades, crashed. Nwokocha declared that […]

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Documents you need for proof of financial stability in Visa application

When you intend to travel out of the country either to study or stay for some time, your host country needs to be sure you can sponsor yourself for the trip and also fend for yourself when you get there. Documents you need as proof of financial stability for a visa application are like a certification to ascertain […]

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El-Rufai, Obasa and other godfather stories, By Lasisi Olagunju

It happened one sunny day in mid-May 2003. I was preparing to go to the office around noon when Tayo, the editor’s secretary, called me. “Mr Olagunju, don’t come to the office, Baba Adedibu is here looking for you. He came with his boys.” There were no two birds bearing ‘hawk’ in the skies of […]

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Actress Chika Ike showcases baby bump (Photos)

Nigerian actress, television personality, producer, business woman, philanthropist and former model, Chika Nancy Ike, popularly known as Chika Ike, has set the internet abuzz with the release of stunning baby bump photos. Chika took to her Instagram page to share a series of images, offering a glimpse into her life as she prepares for motherhood after […]

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Nigerian Supreme Court dismisses Fubara’s appeal against Amaewhule-led Rivers assembly

The appeal filed by Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, challenging the legality and leadership of the Rivers State House of Assembly has been dismissed by the Nigerian Supreme Court in Abuja. Fubara was also ordered to pay four million naira costs to the Assembly, Amaewhule and the other respondents by a five-member panel led by […]

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I play no role in TikToker SeaKing’s arrest, release him ―Pastor Adeboye

General Overseer (GO) of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has called for the release of a TikToker, Olumide Ogunsanwo, also known as ‘SeaKing,’ who was rearrested for allegedly cyberbullying him. The GO spoke during the church’s monthly Holy Ghost Service held at the Redemption City, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State, on […]

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Obasanjo’s ex-ADC, Maj. Gen. Chris Jemitola slumps, dies

Major General Christopher Jemitola, the former Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Thursday slumped at the IBB Golf Course in Abuja and died. Sources close to his family confirmed that he was quickly rushed to the hospital but was declared dead upon arrival. The late General was at several times, the Corp Commander Nigerian […]

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Actress Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, Priscilla weds her Tanzanian singer lover (Photos)

Priscilla Ojo, the pretty daughter of Nigerian star actress Iyabo Ojo, got married to her Tanzanian singer lover, Juma Jux on Friday, February 7, in Tanzania. The couple had a Muslim wedding ceremony, in line with Juma’s religion. Priscilla’s mum, Iyabo Ojo was at the wedding, alongside popular influencer, Enioluwa Adeoluwa, who is one of […]

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Amaechi, El-Rufai and Tinubu’s kernel, By Festus Adedayo

Irish poet and playwright, Oscar Wilde, in his lowest moment in prison, drew a comparison of how he sank from being one of the greatest writers of the late 20th century, into a bisexual pedophile. Son of Anglo-Irish intellectuals, Wilde was a writer with lacerating wit. He equally dressed flamboyantly and garnished his writings in flamboyant imagery. He was however bisexual, a precursor to the creed Trump […]

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