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The NWC of APC has dissolved the state executive committee of the party in Kwara State, Nigeria. In a resolution signed by the National Chairman, Mr. Adams Oshiomhole, and the National Secretary, Alhaji Mai Mala Buni, the party said a caretaker committee led by Hon. Bashir Bolarinwa would be appointed to head the state executive […]

When we wrote much earlier that the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s ruling party was a coalition of strange bedfellows and a one-chance special purpose vehicle to get rid of President Goodluck Jonathan by all and any means possible, we were accused of sour grapes. When we argued even much earlier that Nigeria’s Presidential seat […]

The political drama in Benue State continues as a contempt charge was filed at the State High Court and served on former Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Terkimbi Ikyange; former Deputy Speaker, James Okefe; and former Majority Leader, Benjamin Adanyi. The court had earlier restrained the three lawmakers from parading themselves as Speaker, […]

Dino Melaye, embattled Senator representing Kogi West District at the Nigerian national assembly, has given more insight into how he escaped from gunmen who attacked him last week in Gwagwalada, Abuja. Speaking with newsmen in Abuja on Sunday, the lawmaker said he hid in a tree after he was attacked by the gunmen while travelling […]

According to Thisday, the crisis in the Benue State House of Assembly worsened on Monday as the Impeached Speaker Terkimbi Ikyange and eight members gained access to the Assembly chamber and held a session. Thisday says it could not confirm what transpired at their sitting, but that there are however speculations that they commenced impeachment […]

Reports coming in state that the Speaker of Kano State House of Assembly, Abdullahi Atta alongside two other principal officers, has been impeached. 27 of the 40 lawmakers in the Assembly were said to have endorsed his impeachment on Monday morning. A new Speaker, Alhassan Rurum has immediately been sworn in, reports say. More news […]

Not having sex before marriage ought to be good. Restraining yourself from all that goodie is tough alright, but that is what the Bible says and we all (believers) know that God is always right. Uncle, no touching; aunty, no sneaking. Keep the marriage bed undefiled. All solid contents must be kept in the bra, […]

Benue State Governor, Mr. Samuel Ortom, on Sunday, said that he was being persecuted by the Federal Government and his former political party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), because he refused to surrender Benue lands to Fulani herdsmen. The Governor stated this at St. Michael’s Catholic Rectory, Ameladu, during a thanksgiving service in his honour. […]

Growing up many decades ago in Igede-Ekiti, I was fortunate to have elderly people in my life who were born in the earlier century – the 19th century – when values were a little different from the dominant ones during my childhood in mid 20th century. Values are never static. They always reflect the priorities […]

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has written a petition to Mr. David Kaye, United Nation’s Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression to prevail on the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki and the Nigerian Senate to withdraw a bill which “aims to undermine constitutionally and […]

At times, I could be mischievous. When security agents barricaded Government House, Ado Ekiti, ahead of the July 14 governorship election — and Governor Ayo Fayose released his hit single, “I’m in Pains” — a friend, with whom I had been engaged in a fierce debate over the nature of restructuring Nigeria needs, quickly sent […]

Nigerian women are doing amazing things in the economic sector and Olabanke Banjo is one of them. Olabanke is an all-around creative and arts enthusiast. She’s the creative director of Cyrus45, a furniture company that makes use of old tyres to create amazing pieces for homes and offices. ‘Banke has a Bachelor’s degree in the […]

Fellow Nigerians, I thought the ancient tradition of nailing people considered enemies of persons or the State to the cross had long gone into antiquity and extinction, but I was wrong. The most famous crucifixion in human history was that of our Lord Jesus Christ, of course other lesser mortals have been crucified including the […]

American born gospel singer, Nollywood actress, Nikki Spooner, in an exclusive interview with African Development Magazine speaks about  her experience, challenges, lifestyle and insight in learning Yoruba, African languages and culture, also how King Sunny Ade has influenced her to become a singer. Can you tell us about yourself briefly?  I am Nikki Spooner, I work as […]

Chief Judge of Benue State, Justice Adam Onum, has given an order restraining the impeached speaker of Benue State House of Assembly, Terkimbi Ikyange, from parading himself as the Speaker of the House. Justice Onum, Friday, granted an ex parte order of interim injunction, restraining the impeached speaker. The former Speaker’s Deputy, James Okefe Ejembi […]

President of Nigerian Senate, Bukola Saraki, has cleared speculations about his status in the Senate if he finally dumps the All Progressives Congress, APC for another party. As things are currently within the ruling APC, Saraki may be announcing his defection to the PDP or any other party in a matter of days. His loyalists […]

Senator Rafiu Ibrahim, representing Kwara South district of Kwara state in the National Assembly, has said that there were plans to impeach the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu last Tuesday. Ibrahim was one of those who dumped the All Progressives Congress, APC for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, last […]

Kogi West district Senator, Dino Melaye has lambasted the Police for receiving report of his kidnap but ignored and did nothing. Speaking on his Twitter handle, he said: “One is appalled that police will deny the reportage of my attack by my brother yesterday morning.” He then provided the statement of his brother, Moses Melaye, […]

No wonder little or nothing was heard about Ibiwunmi Salawa Abeni for some years until lately. Salawa in an exclusive chat with LoveHaven Magazine,  disclosed she was on sick bed for 6 years! Paralysed actually! And it was shortly after she lost one of her sons, Olanrewaju. She also spoke about how friends deserted her […]

Indeed, this is good news! International makeup artist, Buntricia Bastian, who revealed last month that she was dying and her husband will soon be bringing her ashes back to Nigeria has revealed she’s making a recovery. Ms. Buntricia had given up hope of survival and revealed that her “lungs are gone” and her “heart was only working at […]