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Two Nigerian leaders shared their stance on japa over the same weekend, but their thoughts diverged. One was former Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, who, at the convocation ceremonies of Elizade University, Ondo State, urged youths to resist the temptation of pursuing greener pastures outside Nigeria. Leaders do not run away, he […]
Continue ReadingSuper Eagles of Nigeria have sealed the top position in Group D of the 2025 AFCON qualification series after playing a 1-1 draw against Benin Republic at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny, Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on Thursday. The on loan Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, salvaged a point for Nigeria with an 81st-minute header after the hosts […]
Continue ReadingThe immediate past First Lady of Ondo State, Nigeria, Mrs. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has described Nigeria as a zoo country. Betty, said this via her social media account on Wednesday, while drawing parallels between the country’s presidential election and that of the United States. Betty wrote: “Just thinking. 2023 Nigerian Presidential Election Total Votes Cast: 25 […]
Continue ReadingFormer Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, on Wednesday, warned that if Nigeria refused to do away with the 1999 Constitution, it would be hard for anyone to fix the country. The elder statesman described Nigeria as a pluralistic country that needed to address its diversity with true federal constitutions. “To those who think that the […]
Continue ReadingTwo important books that speak to the most brutal military era in Nigeria’s history will be publicly presented in Abuja in the coming weeks. The first, on 18 November, is ‘Nine Lives: The Bello-Fadile Memoirs’. A retired Colonel of the Nigerian Army with a doctorate degree in law, Ralph Sixtus Babatunde (RSB) Bello-Fadile was a principal actor of […]
Continue ReadingFormer Nigerian U-20 international and FIFA World Cup silver medalist, Gift Atulewa, has passed away. He died earlier on Tuesday, November 12 from complications relating to high blood pressure (HBP). Azuka Chiemeka, spokesperson for the Delta State Football Association, confirmed the news, stating that the 38-year-old forward died around 7 a.m. Chiemeka mentioned that Atulewa […]
Continue ReadingNigerian international communications executive, acting director-general of the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce, media personality, celebrity chef, actress, and comedienne, Wofai Samuel, simply called Wofai Fada, is pregnant with her first child. The beautiful actress took to her Instagram page to share photos of her baby bump. Wofai and her husband, Taiwo Cole, had their traditional wedding in […]
Continue Reading“As democracy is perfected, the office of the President represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day, the plain follies of the land will reach their heart’s desire at last, and the White House will be occupied by a downright fool and complete narcissistic moron” – […]
Continue ReadingMonday Okpebholo has been sworn in as the sixth civilian governor of Edo State since the creation of the state on August 27, 1991. The ceremony took place on Tuesday, November 12, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo state, Nigeria, two months after the All Progressives Congress (APC) won the ticket in […]
Continue ReadingNigerian actress, Chioma Chijioke has welcomed a baby boy with her new partner. The beautiful actress shared the good news on her Instagram page on Monday evening. Chioma welcomed her bundle of joy a year and nine months after losing her ex-husband and filmmaker, Anosike, who slumped on a football pitch in Kuwait and passed […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Naira is forecasted to depreciate to N1,993 against one United States dollar ($1) by 2028, posing a significant challenge to Nigeria’s pharmaceutical industry, particularly in importing essential medical devices, a new report by BMI, a Fitch Solutions subsidiary, has revealed. The report themed, “Weak Naira and Structural Challenges to Constrain Nigeria’s Medical Devices Market […]
Continue ReadingThe above was the question asked by Britons and the rest of the world in the afternoon of May 22, 2013. Close to the Royal Artillery Barracks in Woolwich, Southeast London, two young men of British-Nigerian descent, Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale, had attacked a 25-year-old British Army soldier, Fusilier Lee Rigby and killed him. […]
Continue ReadingThese countries maintain national security without a military – army, navy, or air force – through treaties and strategic diplomacy for external alliances. As the United States deepens its involvement in Ukraine by allowing military contractors to maintain and repair weapons, it is a timely reminder of how crucial military backing can be for nations […]
Continue ReadingA United States man, Anthony Nephew, shot himself, his wife, ex-partner, and two children after the November 5 election that brought President-elect Donald Trump into office. According to authorities who spoke to the New York Post on Sunday, the 46-year-old Minnesota father had expressed anger over Trump’s election. The shooter, aged 46, had a “pattern […]
Continue ReadingIt happened that the NCNC-controlled Ibadan District Council (IDC) under the chairmanship of Alhaji Adegoke Adelabu chose a Saturday, 7 January, 1956, to sit. The council took a decision at that meeting to suspend the salaries of the Olubadan, Oba I. B. Akinyele; Otun Olubadan, Chief Yesufu Kobiowu and the Balogun, Chief Salawu Aminu. Councillor […]
Continue ReadingNational Coordinator of the ‘Obidient Movement’ (NCOM), Yunusa Tanko, has affirmed the possibility of the Labour Party’s 2023 candidate, Peter Obi, becoming Nigeria’s president in 2027. Tanko also noted that electoral malpractice in the 2023 election denied Obi victory, adding that a “new Nigeria” is possible if the people elect the right leaders. He made […]
Continue ReadingOne of the numerous women in the alleged Equatorial Guinea sex scandal involving the country’s financial anti-crime chief, Baltasar Ebang Engonga, has reportedly committed suicide. The woman who is yet to be named took her life after seeing her trending video online, according to City Digest Kenya. A video shared by the publication shows the […]
Continue ReadingPlease let me know if drinking water early in the morning is a good idea. Nifemi (by SMS) Drinking water in the morning is very good for one’s health. Your body is 70% water, so it isn’t surprising that you need to drink water every single day to maintain a healthy body. Drinking water in […]
Continue ReadingChief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has acknowledged that few judges were giving the Nigerian judiciary a bad name, insisting that the country’s judiciary is blessed with upright and courageous judges. The Emir of Kano, His Royal Majesty Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi II, also asked the Nigerian judges especially justices of the Supreme Court […]
Continue ReadingThe late Archbishop Benson Idahosa was once asked to comment on the “proliferation of churches” in the country. His rhetorical response was as cynical as it was clinical: “Why are people not complaining about the proliferation of beer parlours?” This came to mind recently when the old debate about whether or not we should pray […]
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