Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of harassing citizens and opposing voices, including Dele Farotimi, with the intention to create a one-party-state. Atiku Abubakar said the arrest of the human rights lawyer, Farotimi, was a reminder of the days of military dictatorship. In a statement on Wednesday, Atiku stated that … Read more
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the Chairman of Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers and Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, HRM Maj. Gen. Felix Mujakperuo (rtd), Orhue I, on his 78th birth anniversary. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the Governor highlighted the monarch’s significant … Read more
Namibia’s Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the ruling South West Africa People’s Organisation (SWAPO) party has been elected the first female president of the country. The Southern African country’s electoral commission on Tuesday announced Nandi-Ndaitwah as the winner of the presidential election that was held on November 27. The announcement of the result was delayed … Read more
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have confirmed the venue for the 2024 African Best AwardsThe ceremony scheduled for December 16 is now confirmed as the continent’s top stars battle for awardsSuper Eagles forward Ademola Lookman is the favourite contender for the Men’s Player of the Year honour The race for the 2024 CAF Awards … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has arraigned Human Rights Advocate, and Activist, Dele Farotimi before a Magistrate Court in Ekiti State. Henzodaily reports that Farotimi was apprehended in Lagos on Tuesday by police operatives from the Ekiti State command and was subsequently brought to court at approximately 10:25 AM on Wednesday. The legal practitioner faces prosecution … Read more
Popular Nollywood actor, Francis Duru has taken to social media to pen down an emotional note to his late son, Ifeanyi on his 16th birthday. TheNewGuru.com (TNG) reports that the veteran actor some couple of months ago announced the demise of his son, saying he will forever love him. Although, he did not … Read more
Having carefully observed and monitored the ongoing conversation on the Tax Reform Bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu administration, the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has categorically rejected the tax reforms in their current forms, saying they represented a shortsighted approach to revenue generation that sacrifices equity, inclusion, and sustainability. Addressing a press conference on … Read more
US President Joe Biden is the first US president to travel to Angola. Photo: ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFPSource: AFP President Joe Biden will make the case on Wednesday in Angola that the United States must do better rather than more than China to regain influence in Africa. Biden is on the second day of a … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has instructed Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) to guarantee seamless cash disbursements to customers, both over-the-counter and via Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). This directive was outlined in a statement co-signed by the Acting Director of Currency Operations, Muhammed Olayemi, and the Acting Director of Branch Operations, Aisha Isa-Olatinwo. According to … Read more
Nigerian rapper Emeka Akumefule, popularly known as Blaqbonez, has declared that he is 50 times bigger than Grammy nominated singer Ahmed Ololade professionally known as Asake. The rapper made the claim while reacting to a resurfaced 2019 tweet from Asake, back when he was an up and coming artist, asking him to follow back. An … Read more