ELEVEN staff of the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Uselu in Benin City have sent a letter to Acting President Yemi Osinbajo informing him that his 2017 presidential directive that they should be reinstated has been ignored by the hospital management.

It may be the most rousing feminist anthem ever, but “Respect” — the song that made Aretha Franklin the “Queen of Soul” — was actually written about a man demanding a break from his wife.

The death of 76-year-old music icon Aretha Franklin prompted figures across the spectrum, from politics to pop, to pay homage to her tremendous influence on American culture.

A pro-government outfit, the Buhari/Osinbajo Mandate Group, BOMG, has called on Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki to resign from office with immediate effect, warning to mobilise discerning Nigerians to invade the National Assembly complex if he fails to heed the call.

Barack Obama on Thursday paid tribute to the late “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin, praising her “unmatched musicianship” that he said “helped define the American experience.”

The last minute massive recruitment exercise by the outgoing administration of Governor Ayodele Fayose has been described as a deliberate effort to put obstacles in the way of the in-coming administration of the Governor-elect, Dr Kayode Fayemi.

THE National Security Adviser, NSA, Babagana Monguno has said that the ongoing security challenges in the country was asymmetric which cannot be overcome within a short period.

Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha, Thursday thanked the Mbaise people for the chieftaincy title of “Ugwumba Oha Nile” on his anointed successor, for Imo 2019 gubernatorial race, Mr. Uche Nwosu.

EDO State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that under his watch, money meant for the development of the state will not be shared.

Popular Nigerian musician, Duncan Mighty, has come under fire as fans and other music lovers have reacted to a video showing him prostrating to David Adeleke, popularly known as (Davido) in Port Harcourt.