Abdulraheem joins race for Speaker
Abdulraheem Olawuyi (APC-Kwara) has joined the race for the Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 10th National Assembly. Olawuyi, who is representing Ekiti, Isin, Irepodun and Oke-ero Federal Constituency of Kwara, confirmed that he would officially declare his intention on April 4, in Abuja. He is currently the Chairman, House Committee on Emergency […]
APC group disowns former D-G
The Amalgamated All Progressives Congress (APC) Support Groups (AASG) has dissociated itself from its former Director-General, Dr Nasiru Ladan. The group has said anyone who does business with him on behalf of group does so at his own risk. The Deputy Director-General of the group, Hajiya Maryam Danjaki, made this known on Friday at a […]
Experts urge women to embrace technology to make themselves relevant
Some Gender advocate experts have called on women at the grassroots and those with business ideas to embrace technology to assist and make themselves relevant. The experts made the call at a workshop on Friday in Abuja, organised by Women Against Violence and Exploitation, a Foundation advocating for the rights of women in the society. […]
Filmmaker urges Tinubu to fix electricity
A popular filmmaker, Mr Ore-Ofe Williams, has urged the President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu to fix poor electricity supply that has been causing setback for the entertainment industry in Nigeria. Williams, who is popularly known as ‘Awo Jesu’, gave the advice while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Oye-Ekiti on Saturday. He said […]
Don’t truncate democracy because you lost election, ex-lawmaker warns
A two-term Lagos lawmaker of Igbo extraction, Mr Jude Idimogu, has said politicians against the victory of Senator Bola Tinubu in the February 25 Presidential election must avoid actions capable of truncating democracy. Idimogu, representing Oshodi-Isolo Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in […]
Lagos Arraigns Chrisland School Principal, Others For Manslaughter
The Lagos state government has arraigned Chrisland School Principal, vice principal and two employees over the death of one of the school’s pupils, 12-year old Whitney Adeniran The school’s workers who were arraigned before Justice Oyaindamola Ogala of the Lagos Highs Court in Ikeja are Ademoye Adewale, Kuku Fatai, Mrs. Belinda Amao, Nwatu Ugochi Victoria […]
I’m Married, Davido Confirms Marriage To Chioma
Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke better known as Davido has confirmed his marriage with fiancé, Chioma Rowland. The singer had been off social media following their son, Ifeanyi, who died on October 30, 2022. He returned to social media on March 21 with the announcement of his TIMELESS album to be released on March 31. There […]
US Increases Tourist, Student Visa Fee By 15%
The United States has announced an increase in non-immigrant visa application (NIV) and study visa processing fees. In a statement on Wednesday, the US department of state said the hike was necessitated after a review of the country’s costs of providing these services. The new fee will be effective from May 30. “These increases were […]
Yul Edochie Loses First Son
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has reportedly lost his first son, Kambilichukwu Edochie. It was gathered that Kambilichukwu died on Thursday morning His death is coming two months after Edochie celebrated his 16th birthday with his wife, May Edochie. Yul had written on Instagram, “A very happy 16th birthday to my first son, Kambilinachukwu Leo Yul-Edochie. […]
Buhari swears in Arase as PSC Chairman
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday swore in former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, as the new chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC). Arase’s swearing-in preceded the meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), came two months after the senate confirmed him as chairperson of the PSC. Buhari had forwarded Arase’s name to the Senate […]
