Tourism Mogul Otunba Akinboboye makes cinematic debut with epic film on African Slavery
By Florencemary Nwabueze Nigeria’s tourism entrepreneur and Advisor to the African Union Cultural and Social Council in Nigeria, AU-ECOSOCC, Otunba Olawanle Akinboboye, has swapped beach resorts for movie sets. Principal photography for his long-awaited historical epic “So Long – Odigbose” began on June 15, 2026, at his flagship property, La Champagne Tropicana Beach Resort, Ibeju-Lekki, […]
Trump blasts ‘godless’ Democrats in incendiary speech to evangelicals
US President Donald Trump accused the Democratic left of being “hardcore, godless communists” in a divisive, politicized speech Friday full of falsehoods about his perceived foes as he addressed evangelicals at a right-wing Christian conference.
Benue: Miyetti Allah chair killed in ambush after peace meeting
The Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Benue State, Ardo Risku Muhammad, has been reportedly killed in an ambush by unidentified gunmen in the Otukpo Local Government Area, LGA, of the state.
Tinubu congratulates Group Chief Executive of Oando PLC Adewale Tinubu at 59
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has rejoiced with the Group Chief Executive of Oando Plc, Adewale Tinubu, who clocked 59 years and has had a resounding impact on Nigeria’s energy sector. A statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said the President shared in the joy of celebrating Forbes’s “African King of Oil”, whose […]
Forces working against my 2027 ambition will fail — Obi
Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has alleged that there are efforts by the Federal Government to prevent him from participating in the 2027 presidential election, expressing confidence that such attempts would not succeed.
S’West retired top Civil Servants demand constitutional reforms
Retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries from the South-West have called for constitutional reforms to strengthen regional governance, describing it as a practical solution to Nigeria’s developmental and security challenges.
Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic ties with ex-ruler France
Burkina Faso’s ruling junta on Friday severed diplomatic ties with former colonial ruler France, accusing Paris of persistently acting against its interests.
NDC: Lokoja judgment a setback for democracy — Obi
The presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi has expressed concern over Friday’s ruling by a Federal High Court in Lokoja setting aside its earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party. In a statement posted on his Facebook page on […]
Osoba, Amosun, Alake celebrate Soyode at 85, unveil book
Former Ogun State governors, Chief Olusegun Osoba and Senator Ibikunle Amosun, alongside the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, on Friday paid tribute to former Vice-Chancellor of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Prof. Afolabi Soyode, during the celebration of his 85th birthday and the unveiling of his book, Abeokuta Club: The Making of a Life President.
Gov. Uba Sani gives 97 freed inmates N100,000 each for reintegration
The Kaduna State Government has fulfilled Governor Uba Sani’s pledge to provide financial support to 97 inmates granted clemency on Democracy Day, with each beneficiary receiving N100,000 to support their reintegration into society.
Trump threatens 100% tariff on EU countries over digital services tax
US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to slap a 100 percent tariff on European countries that impose a digital services tax, adding that existing trade deals would be scrapped.
