Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has accused former President, Olusegun Obasanjo of disrespecting and ridiculing traditional rulers in Oyo State by ordering them to “stand up and sit down” during a function which stirred controversy. Obasanjo, some weeks ago, asked monarchs who attended a road inauguration in Iseyin, Oyo State, to stand up and sit…
Habeeb Okikiola Oyegbile, the Nigerian Street singer who is also known as Portable has had fans gush over him as he steps out in style, wearing his crown. Portable became a Royal Chief after bagging a Chieftaincy title in Ogun State. The Zeh master shared photos in and adornment of his crown with a…
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has dismissed twenty-one heads of parastatals, agencies, and government companies of the FCT Administration (FCTA). Wike, in a statement released through his Director of Press, Office of the Minister, Anthony Ogunleye, ordered the affected appointees to hand over the affairs of their offices to the most…
Nollywood actor, Alexx Ekubo has questioned Nigerians over a despicable trait they exhibit in public. Reacting to the death of young talented Nigerian singer, Mohbad, Ekubo wondered why Nigerians keep malice with the living yet cry for the dead. He took to Instagram and wrote: “A gift from me to me” Skit maker, Flora…
Nigerian actress cum politician Tonto Dikeh has urged singer, Naira Marley to turn himself in. This followed the singer’s statement that he has returned to Nigeria to clear his name over allegations that he has a hand in the death of singer, Mohbah. Naira Marley took to his social media page on Tuesday to issue…
Ahmed Ololade, the award-winning singer, who is popularly known as Asake, has disclosed his alias is his mother’s name as he shared the reason for adopting it professionally. The YBNL signee’s stage name is generally considered feminine which has led many social media users to question why he chose it. In a recent interview,…
Nigeria has lost the joint bid with the Benin Republic to host the African Cup of Nations in 2027, as Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania are named joint hosts of the 2027 tournament. This comes after the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh arrived in Egypt on Tuesday, September 26, with representatives of…
A 19-year-old boy, Zakariya Saad, has been arrested for allegedly stabbing 17-year-old Muhammed Yahaya to death in Yola South Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Suleiman Nguroje, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, said the suspect was arrested from his residence…
Suspected gunmen in Kwara State have killed one AbdulRasheed Alafara and shot two of his siblings before abducting their mother. The incident, our correspondent learnt, occurred around 10:00 pm on Tuesday in Alalubosa community, Okoolowo, Asa Local government area of Kwara State. The kidnappers, who were about six in number wielded AK-47s, and were…
Police in Anambra State have arrested some members of the pro-Biafra group, Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB). The group in a press release made available to journalists said the police arrested its members, including Beka Udemefuna, 66 years old and Mr Amauche Ode, 53 years old. It alleged…