2027 – Dr Jibril Mustapha, the President of the Nigeria Rescue Mission Organisation and former leader of the Buhari Youth Organisation (BYO), has appealed to former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election. Mustapha made this appeal in a statement issued on Sunday, April 27, in Lagos, calling on Jonathan to heed growing…
Ondo 2027 – A prominent group in the oil rich area of Ondo state, Ilaje-Ugbo Intellectual Youths Alliance (IIYA) has raised the alarm of a seeming cold war between the Ondo state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa and the Interior minister, Bunmi Tunji Ojo ahead of the 2027 general elections in the state. The cold was alleged…
ABUJA — THE South South Zonal Organizing Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Blessing Agbomhere, has warned social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse popularly known as VeryDarkMan, to draw a line between activism and character assassination. Agbomhere, also told VeryDarkMan to immediately tender an unreserved apology to the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill…
US – The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, yesterday, advised the United States to critically re-evaluate its stance on reciprocal tariffs, particularly as they impact the fragile economies of poor African nations. This was as United States President, Donald Trump, announced yesterday, that he was involved in settling violent conflicts…
US – Some world leaders, heads of state and other dignitaries are presently in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis, the deceased head of the Roman Catholic church. Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, is heading the West African country’s delegation to attend the funeral. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Special…
Nigeria – Mr. Olayemi, has said that the apex bank will redouble its efforts to sustain the gains of recent reforms and achieve a single-digit inflation rate. Cardoso said this while speaking alongside the Minister of Finance and the Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, at the closing press briefing on the country’s…
NORTH – The unexpected current spike in violent killings in the country, especially in the northern part, recalls to memory what took place ahead of the 2015 general elections. Forces of insecurity had taken over the country, followed by a strong wind of propaganda unleashed on the public space that convinced the public that indeed…
Nigeria – Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, yesterday revealed that the forensic audit of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) was underway. Also, as the ripple effects of United States’ reciprocal tariffs continue to reverberate across the globe, causing uncertainties, Edun asserted that the cocktail of…
NiMet – An industrial action by aviation labour unions over the failure of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) management to acquiesce to the demands of its workers impacted flight operations yesterday. News investigations revealed that domestic airlines operated their flights but some travellers experienced delays to some destinations. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), which monitored…
Nigeria – The federal government has said it is committed to safeguarding the dignity and well-being of retired Nigerian workers. It said that while a number of policy reforms have been implemented to address challenges affecting workers during retirement, the present administration is pursuing other initiatives meant to improve life of pensioners. In another related…
Nigerians – As part of its outreach to improving public health through education, the National Orientation Agency has urged Nigerians to live healthier lifestyles as a way of protecting their liver. The call was made on the agency’s social media handles as part of the celebration of the World Liver Day. In a detailed advisory…
Marwa – Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd), has expressed worry over substance abuse, saying one in seven Nigerians between the ages of 15 and 64 now use drugs. Marwa, however, explained that the push for drug integrity test for youth corps members, prospective couples…
Nigeria – Following the annual death toll in Nollywood, the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, has called for national prayers. The guild made the call following the death of two actors on a movie set in Owerri, the Imo State capital. News reports that a popular filmmaker, Stanley Ontop had shared a video capturing four…
FIFA Club World Cup – Willian Estevão will join Chelsea after the FIFA Club World Cup in June. This was disclosed by Estevão’s agent Andre Cury during a recent interview with AS. “He will join Chelsea after the Club World Cup,” Cury said. “He’s a world class player. He’s so good, he will make history…
US – Gold reached $3,500 an ounce for the first time Tuesday, as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and verbal attack against the Federal Reserve sent investors snapping up the safe haven asset. The precious metal reached an all-time high $3,500.10 an ounce before pulling back to $3,467.87. Gold has hit a series of record…
US – The dollar on Tuesday marked a fresh low against the yen and hovered around multi-year lows versus the euro and the Swiss franc as the attacks of US President Donald Trump on the Federal Reserve raised concerns about the central bank’s independence. Debating on the development, analysts said the dollar was left in…
African – As the Catholic world continues to mourn the passing of Pope Francis, preparations are underway for one of the Church’s most sacred and secretive processes; the election of a new pope. Cardinals from across the globe are set to enter the Sistine Chapel for the conclave, where they will select the next pontiff…
Nigeria – Legendary musician, Evangelist Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, has come out to state that he is alive and well, in a bid to debunk reports about his death. The 83-year-old dispelled the rumours in a video released on Tuesday morning. Singing in a mixture of English, Yoruba and Pidgin English, Obey-Fabiyi said: “Hello, my name is…
US – Harvard sued US President Donald Trump’s administration Monday in a sharp escalation of the fight between the prestigious university and the Republican, who has threatened its funding and sought to impose outside political supervision. Trump has sought to bring several prestigious universities to heel over claims they tolerated campus anti-Semitism, threatening their budgets,…
Pope – The following are some of the major events of the life and ministry of Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88. 1936 December 17 – Jorge Mario Bergoglio is born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the son of Italian immigrants. 1969 December 13 – Ordained a priest. 1973 July 31 – Becomes…
Pope Francis – Catholic pontiff, Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 years. Confirming his demise, the Vatican said Pope Francis died in his residence in Casa Santa Marta. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, camerlengo of the Catholic church, said he died at exactly 7:35 am. Below are things to know about Pope…
Nigeria – Onah urged those in government positions to protect the lives and properties of Nigerians, especially Christians, not just sending them mere Easter wishes. Onah, who likened the sufferings of Christians to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, in his Easter homily delivered on Sunday at the St Theresa’s Cathedral, Nsukka, Enugu State, lamented that Christians…
Pope – The following are some of the major events of the life and ministry of Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88. 1936 December 17 – Jorge Mario Bergoglio is born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the son of Italian immigrants. 1969 December 13 – Ordained a priest. 1973 July 31 – Becomes…
Nigeria – Nigerian gospel singer, Bolaji, popularly known as Big Bolaji, is dead. His death was confirmed by his family in a statement on Saturday. According to the statement, Big Bolaji passed on following a brief illness. Parts of the statement read, “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bolaji Olarewaju,…
Nigeria – Nigeria forward, Umar Sadiq rose from the bench to help Valencia draw 1-1 against Rayo Vallecano at the Estadio de Vallecas on Saturday. Valencia went behind on the stroke of half time with Cesar Tarrega scoring an own goal. Sadiq was introduced in the place of Andre Almeida in the 66th minute. The…
US – Tech billionaire Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, on Saturday reacted to the cancellation of 402 ‘wasteful’ DEI grants worth $233 million by the US National Science Foundation, NSF. NSF had on Friday announced that it is terminating awards not aligned with agency priorities, ensuring current and new awards are consistent with…
Nigeria – The leadership of the Labour Party, LP, has condemned a statement by the former vice presidential candidate in the 2023 General Elections, Sen. Datti Baba-Ahmed, who said President Bola Tinubu’s government is ‘questionably constitutional’. The rebuttal, signed by the National Publicity Secretary of LP, Dr Arabambi Abayomi, was issued to newsmen on Saturday…
Easter – The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has called on Christians across Nigeria to use the Easter season as a time of rededication to integrity and anti-corruption values. Speaking in Abuja on Saturday, April 19, 2025, Olukoyede emphasized that Easter, which commemorates the death and resurrection…
Lagos State – Actress and filmmaker Iyabo Ojo has lit up social media with dazzling photos of her first outfit for her daughter Priscilla’s traditional wedding to Tanzanian singer, Juma Jux. Dressed in a radiant green Aso-Ebi, Iyabo shared a heartfelt message alongside her look, celebrating the special moment. “This is the day the Lord…
JP2025 – Actress Iyabo Ojo and her ex-husband made headlines as they reunited at their daughter Priscilla Ojo’s traditional wedding to Tanzanian singer Juma Jux in Lagos. Videos show both parents dancing side-by-side, marking a rare public moment between the estranged couple. The father, dressed in an Agbada, fulfilled his traditional duty by handing over…
Nigeria – Nollywood actress and producer Funke Akindele has joined in the celebration of Priscilla Ojo’s wedding, expressing heartfelt congratulations to the bride and her mother, fellow actress Iyabo Ojo. Taking to Instagram, Akindele praised Priscilla and her new husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Jux, praying for a union filled with joy, love, and adventure. >…
