Deposed Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, says he will continue to speak and air his views to defend and rebuild Nigeria. Sanusi, who is also the current Khalifah, Tijaniyat Movement of Nigeria, said this in Abuja on Saturday at a stage play titled “Emir Sanusi: Truth in Time.’’ The play was written by Prof. […]

Grammy nominee and Africa’s rising Afrobeat singer, Mádé Kuti has released a brand new single (via Partisan Records) off his forthcoming album. The single was produced by Sodi Marciszewer, (who recorded, mixed or produced Fela’s last six albums) and GMK. The song entitled ‘No more wars’ features an impressive vocal performance from the multi-instrumentalist, who […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, and Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development, CJID, have sued President Muhammadu Buhari, asking the court to deeclare arbitrary and illegal the N5 million imposed on Trust TV, Multichoice Nigeria Limited, NTA-Startimes Limited and TelcCom Satellite Limited, over their documentaries on terrorism in the country. Joined […]

Ahead of its September 9 cinema release date, the trailer for the much anticipated Nollywood and pan-African blockbuster movie Symphony has been released. The trailer introduces the film’s dizzyingly impressive ensemble cast, with standout performances by Slade and Lolita (the lead roles), D’banj and Tanasha Donna (both making their acting debuts), and highlights of some […]

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has concluded a two-day retreat for party executives in its quest to clinch the number one position in the country come 2023. Mr. Adeniyi Kunnu, spokesman to ADC’s presidential candidate, Dumebi Kachikwu, made the point in statement after the retreat on Sunday. The retreat, which held at the party headquarters […]

Another set of Team Nigeria athletes, mostly the wrestlers and the powerlifters, who won medals at the ongoing Commonwealth Games received their cash rewards from the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development on Saturday in Birmingham. This is the second set of medal winning athletes and their coaches to be rewarded at the Commonwealth […]

The Special Assistant to the Delta state Governor, Ossai Ovie Success has said that the Presidential Candidates of Labour Party Mr. Peter Obi, and All Progressive Congress APC Bola Tinubu are not capable of leading Nigeria as President. Ossai who noted this on his Official Facebook page, said Tinubu doesn’t understand the complexity of Nigeria […]

A former Kogi Senator, Dino Melaye has said the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu sees the office of President as a life entitlement.

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The female governorship candidate in Ogun State on the platform of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), in Ogun State, Dr. Jackie Kassim has stepped down her gubernatorial ambition. Vanguard gathered that Jackie Kassim stepped down her candidature to allow peace reign within the party in the state. Source close to the […]

By Emmanuel Okogba Tobi Amusan ran a Games record of 12.30s to defend her Commonwealth title and set other records in the process on Sunday. Amusan also became the first World Champion to win Gold in the event and the first Nigerian athlete ever, dead or alive to be crowned champion at all levels of […]