Nigerian literary icon and Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has stated that he is prepared for his death, reflecting on his life’s journey and legacy in a recent interview. Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka has disclosed that he has made arrangements for his eventual passing, although he still intends to take a vacation. During an interview…
In a bold move, Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has suspended his Special Adviser on Salary and Pensions, Bashir Ado, following the circulation of an unapproved statement claiming the governor had approved a new ₦70,000 minimum wage. The announcement, which made rounds in the media, was quickly disowned by the governor in a statement issued…
Yoruba freedom fighter, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has taken his calls for a Yoruba nation to the international stage by submitting a formal petition to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer. The petition was submitted on behalf of Prof. Adebanji Akintoye, leader of the Yoruba Nation movement, which seeks…
Yesterday, I spent ₦100,000 on fuel, nearly filling the tank of a Lexus 460 jeep. At ₦1,140 per litre, I realised this amount is ₦30,000 higher than Nigeria’s ₦70,000 minimum wage. A minimum wage earner in Nigeria, working 8 hours a day for 20 days a month, earns approximately ₦437.5 per hour. It takes 2.6…
The Chancellor of Covenant University, Bishop David Oyedepo, has made a revelation. According to him, he has not received any salary from the institution since its founding in 2001. He stated that the success stories and personal growth of the students have been his true reward. Speaking during the university’s 19th Convocation ceremony, where…
The House of Representatives has taken a further step towards the establishment of Bola Tinubu Federal University of Nigerian Languages. It was learnt that the bill towards the establishment of the university was sponsored by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, and eight others and passed the first reading stage last week. A section of the…
Maverick singer Seun Kuti has recalled his frustration about not being invited to Afrobeats megastar Davido’s wedding. GIOTV recalls that dignitaries from all walks of life attended Davido’s lavish wedding to his wife, Chioma, on June 25, 2024. Featuring in a recent episode of ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask’ hosted by content creator Bae U…
Wunmi, the widow of late singer Mohbad, has finally spoken amid the ongoing rumour of a new pregnancy. The alleged pregnancy rumor, which started during a discussion on media personality Baba Latisneh’s TikTok, have escalated into a major controversy on social media. The rumour comes amid the ongoing investigation into the tragic death of her…
Substitute player Fisayo Dele-Bashiru scored the winning goal as the Super Eagles defeated Libya 1-0 in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture in Uyo on Friday. The Super Eagles moved the ball around with confidence early in the game but failed to carve out any real scoring opportunity. Alex Iwobi conjured Nigeria’s first…
The 2023 Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Saturday, charged President Bola Tinubu to reverse the sudden hike in the pump price of fuel. Obi described the sudden price hike by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, as insensitive and unfortunate. Posting on X, Obi said the sudden hike in the pump…