Between Oshiomhole and Governor Okpebholo
As an Esan man, let me begin with a disclaimer: Contrary to the lies of Senator (and former Governor) Adams Oshiomhole, the name, Okpebholo, does not mean “The Rescuer.” It…
Clark To Tinubu: Declare State Of Emergency On South-South Roads
Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark, on Sunday asked President Bola Tinubu to urgently declare a state of emergency on roads in the South-South region. In a letter addressed to the…
ECOWAS Holds 66th Ordinary Summit As Military Rulers Vow To Quit
West African leaders from the regional group ECOWAS are meeting on Sunday for a summit with security and the departure from the bloc of three military-led governments high on the…
Chairman Mahmood Yakubu Not Dead -INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has asked the public to disregard reports on the death of its Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the…
The loaded trucks at Davido’s doorstep
The singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, marked his birthday anniversary recently and Nigerians sent two fully loaded trucks to his doorstep. One had commendations while the other was…
Tinubu appoints acting CG for correctional service
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Nwakuche Ndidi as the Acting Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service. His appointment follows the expiration of the tenure of the current CG, Haliru Nababa.…
Alleged ₦80.2bn Fraud: Court Grants Yahaya Bello ₦500m Bail
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello to the tune of ₦500 million. Justice Emeka Nwite who presided…
Editorial: Reckless Escalation of Kano Royal Crisis
The royal battle between Muhammadu Sanusi II and Aminu Ado Bayero over who is the rightful Emir of the historic city of Kano took a dramatic turn last Friday when…
France Urges Tinubu to Block Exit of Burkina Faso, Mali & Niger from ECOWAS
French President Emmanuel Macron is reportedly pressuring Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to use his position as chairman of the Economic Community of West African States, (ECOWAS) to delay the withdrawal…
Senate Orders Probe Into FCT Demolitions, To Invite Wike
The Senate on Thursday sought an investigation into the recent demolitions in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and has set up an investigative committee to look into the matter. The…