Following the painful death of Dr. Paul Akintelure, a group under the auspices of DEMOCRATS ARISE are set to pick up the APC nomination & expression of interest form on his behalf for any member of immediate family whose attributes with the late Akintelure are similar for purposes of mankind. According to news report, they…
The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, has shed light on why the late comic actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu, was unable to be flown abroad for medical treatment during his battle with illness. In a recent interview, Emeka disclosed that hospitals in the United States and…
Human rights advocate, Femi Falana, has strongly criticized the Nigerian army’s declaration of eight individuals as wanted in connection with the killing of 17 soldiers in the Okuama community of Delta State. In a statement issued on Thursday, March 28, Falana cautioned the military against mishandling the investigation into the slain soldiers’ case. He emphasized…
The nation was plunged into darkness as the centrally managed national electricity grid, operated from Osogbo, Osun State, experienced a collapse at approximately 4:30 pm on Thursday, March 28. In the aftermath of the collapse, distribution companies across the country, covering all 36 states, reported that their feeders became inactive, leading to widespread blackouts. Prior…
On Thursday, March 28, the West African Examination Council (WAEC) certified the statement of result and certificate belonging to Governor Hope Uzodimma at the governorship election petition tribunal in Abuja. This development followed a subpoena issued by the tribunal to WAEC, requiring the examination body to produce and present the documents on behalf of Governor…
President Bola Tinubu has called on religious leaders to refrain from vilifying or denigrating the nation in their sermons. Speaking during Ramadan Iftar with traditional rulers and religious leaders at the State House on Thursday in Abuja, the President emphasized the important role of religious leaders in shaping public opinion and fostering a sense of…
The Federal Government has announced Friday, March 29th, and Monday, April 1st, 2024 as public holidays to commemorate Good Friday and Easter Monday respectively. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Honourable Minister of Interior, conveyed the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, urging Christians and all Nigerians to reflect on the sacrifice and love exemplified by…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has refuted claims regarding potential adjustments to the pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO). In a statement issued on Wednesday, March 27, the Chief Communications Officer of NNPCL, Olufemi Soneye, dismissed the circulating rumors and urged the public to ignore them completely.…
Cameroonian mixed martial arts fighter, Francis Ngannou, has faced criticism after seemingly suggesting that his loss to Anthony Joshua was due to his early arrival at the arena. During a recent interview on the MMA Hour, Ngannou mentioned that he arrived at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh two hours earlier than Joshua, implying that this…
Five Nigerian citizens have been deported from Kenya and labeled persona non grata due to their alleged engagement in various criminal activities, notably drug trafficking, within the country. The individuals, namely Olayiwola Saheed Tunde, Nwosu Prince Chukwuebuka, Ajibade Adewale, Nwanonaku Alexander Odirachukwumma, and Olayiwola Babatunde Akintomwa, were repatriated by the Directorate of Immigration Services on…
