The Ogun State Police Command has declared controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, wanted for allegedly leading a violent attack on government officials carrying out their lawful duties. In a statement issued on Monday, the command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, said the incident occurred on February 5, 2025, around 10:00 a.m. when three officials … Read more
Former Labour Party (LP) chieftain, Kenneth Okonkwo, has commended the Lagos State House of Assembly over the decision to continue with plenary after the Department of State Services (DSS) invasion. Henzodaily reports that the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, presided over the plenary after the earlier invasion by officials of the … Read more
A former Kogi State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Hon. Leke Abejide, has called on Yoruba leaders in Northern Nigeria to rally behind President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Speaking at the 10th anniversary of the Association of Yoruba Traditional Leaders and Obas in the Northern States and the Federal Capital … Read more
The Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) has dismissed social media claims that it offered Peter Obi a free presidential ticket for the 2027 election. The national publicity secretary of ZLP, Khalid Arewa, said the party has not engaged in any discussions with individuals or groups regarding the 2027 presidential race. Arewa, in a statement said, “The … Read more
No fewer than 259 Civil Society Organisations, CSOs under the aegis of the Coalition for Transparency and Economic Reforms (COTER) have alleged that the Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, of collaborating with some disgruntled Nigerian politicians and foreigners to destabilise Nigeria. The CSOs stated this when it called on Nigerians to disregard the corruption allegations made … Read more
As the traditional rulers remain paramount in the daily affairs in their kingdoms, the Olu of Warri Kingdom, Ogiame Atuwatse III, and His Imperial Majesty, Dr. Gregory Nnamdi Oputa, Obi Oputa III of Aboh Kingdom in Ndokwa East of Delta State, have resolved to ensure transformation of the lives of the people in their kingdoms. … Read more
The chairman of the Yala local government area of Cross River State, Dr Fred Okem, has said the Yala people’s development and peace remain his top priority. Speaking with journalists on the occasion of his 100 days in office, Dr Okem said his “100 days in office have been a huge blessing to my good … Read more
Those who make history often do not immediately grasp the depth of impact their actions would have on humanity. I can sense the unfolding of a remarkable legacy before us, something that looks certain to outlive us, inspire generations, and be cited always as a reference on the power of collaboration – especially between the … Read more
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has confirmed seven commissioners but suspended the screening of Hon Yakubu Kwanta, the immediate past commissioner for environment, citing alleged “insubordination” LEADERSHIP reports that Mr Kwanta failed to appear before the House Committee on Environment to defend the ministry’s 2024 budget performance when he was commissioner. Speaker of the … Read more
A Kano State High Court has issued an order restraining the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from withholding funds from the Federation Account due to the state’s 44 Local government areas. This followed a suit filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) party seeking the court to stop the disbursement of LG funds, citing alleged … Read more