Adesina denies 2027 presidential speculation, dismisses media reports
Akinwunmi Adesina, the outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has debunked media reports linking him to the 2027 presidential race.
2Baba finds love again amidst divorce saga
Legendary Nigerian singer 2Baba has announced his plans to marry Edo State lawmaker, Natasha Osawaru, just 16 days after revealing his separation from his wife, Annie Idibia.
Full List: Odumodublvck, Ayra Starr, Mohbad jostle for top honours at 2024 Headies Awards
This year’s lineup showcases a mix of both local and international artistes who have made significant contributions to the music industry over the past year.
Naira down to N1,570/$ in parallel market
The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,570 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,560 per dollar on Tuesday.
APC belongs to all, mayor Akpodoro tells Omo-Agege
The Mayor of Urhoboland and prominent entrepreneur, Eshanekpe Israel, a.k.a Akpodoro, has strongly criticized former Deputy Senate President and 2023 All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Delta State, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, for his leadership style, describing him as a philandering politician with no real qualities of party leadership. Reacting to a statement attributed to […]
EndSARS began irresponsible protests in Nigeria, says Bwala
The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has described the #EndSARS protest as the beginning and foundation of “irresponsible protesting” in Nigeria.
Simi, DJ Consequence joins John Legend for Move Afrika
Nigerian singer and songwriter Simi and DJ Consequence have been added to the lineup for Move Afrika: Lagos, an event organized by Global Citizen. The concert is scheduled to take place on February 25, 2025, at The Palms in Lagos, with Grammy-winning artist John Legend headlining the show. Move Afrika is a pan-African touring circuit […]
Alleged threat to life: Court orders substituted service of summons on Army, COAS
By Olayinka Ajayi ABUJA—A Federal High Court in Abuja, yesterday, ordered the service of a fundamental rights abuse suit against the Nigeria Army and seven others, via substituted means; by placing the court documents on any newspaper with a wide circulation in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. Trial judge, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik made the order […]
Reps summon Customs boss, others over refusal to retire
“In this era when most of our youths are looking for job, it will be wrong for the older ones who are due for retirement to refuse to go”
Otudeko, Onasanya’s lawyers reject EFCC’s case, argue for dismissal; ruling due March 17
Otudeko’s legal team, led by Chief Olanipekun, SAN, argued that the subject matter arose from a standard banker-customer relationship completely resolved over 8 years ago
Reps pass Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bill for second reading
The House of Representatives has passed for second reading four consolidated tax reform bills submitted by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, with no opposition from members.
