Tinubu Didn’t Build My Lekki House, I Sold Land, Got a Bank Loan – Adebanjo
Acting leader of Pan – Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo has denied the allegation that leader of All Progressive Congress(APC), Bola Tinubu built his Lekki house. On Monday, Bisi Akande, former governor of Osun State and close ally to Tinubu during the presentation of his book “MY PARTICIPATION” claimed that the Lekki house […]
A CONVERSATION WITH PROF. ATTAHIRU JEGA, PART 2
Speaking Truth to Power: Attahiru Jega, Toye Olorode, and Nigeria’s Future By Toyin Falola This is the first report on the interview with Professor Attahiru Jega on December 12, 2021. The extensive interview, which has received millions of views across different platforms, exposes Nigeria in all of its ugliness while also offering a path […]
I Have No Interest in Becoming FBN Holdings Chairman- Otedola
The Chairman of Geregu Energy Group and Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola says he is not interested in holding any position in First bank Holdings or any of its subsidiaries. Otedola said this on Wednesday at the ExecuJet Private terminal in Lagos He said the recent acquisition of shares in FBN Holdings is purely an investment […]
Lateef Adedimeji, Bimpe Oyebade Announce Their Wedding Date
Nollywood actors, Lateef Adedimeji and Mo Bimpe have announced December 22, 2021, as their wedding date. The lovebirds took to their respective Instagram pages to break the news to their followers. In the post, the lovers shared the wedding invitation card. Lateef wrote: “Bismillah Rahmani Raheem Love, Laughter and happily ever after…May the Almighty be […]
Barcelona Striker Aguero Quits Football Over Health Concerns
Barcelona and Argentina striker Sergio Aguero on Wednesday announced his retirement from football at a tearful press conference, just over a month after the 33-year-old was diagnosed with a heart problem. Aguero has not played since the end of October, when he was taken off during the first half of Barca’s draw with Alaves after […]
Nollywood Actor Kabiri Fubara Is Dead
Nollywood actor, Kabiri Fubara is dead. In 2020, the actor disclosed that he was diagnosed with kidney cancer His death was announced by his sister, Stella Fubara via her Twitter page on Wednesday She wrote, “My brother Kabiri Fubara has joined the ancestor’s realm. I’m devastated but not hopeless. He lived fully and with joy. […]
UK To Remove Nigeria From Redlist Wednesday
The United Kingdom says it will remove Nigeria and other 10 African countries from its Redlist on Wednesday, December 15. The countries on the list are Nigeria, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Angola, Mozambique, Lesotho, Malawi, Zambia, Eswatini, and Zimbabwe. The redlist was introduced in November following the emergence of the Omicron COVID-19 variant. Speaking at […]
What is our Understanding of Modern Nigeria? – Reflections on a Book Presentation
By Toyin Falola Thursday, November 18, 2021, will go down in history as one of the most intellectually fulfilling days I have seen in a long while. To some, that may come across as surprising, given that I provided little to no direct intellectual input at the presentation of my most recent book, […]
Buhari Nominates Muaza Sambo to Replace Sacked Power Minister
President Muhammadu Buhari has written to senate to confirm the appointment of Muazu Sambo as minister of the federal republic of Nigeria. Buhari’s letter seeking for confirmation of Sambo was read on the floor of the red chamber by Senate President Ahmad Lawan on Tuesday. If confirmed by the senate, Sambo, who hails from Taraba […]
Nnamdi Kanu Enjoys Full Luxury In Custody- DSS
The Department of State Services(DSS) says the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu enjoys full rights in custody. The DSS spokesperson, Peter Afunanya said this at a media briefing on Tuesday in Abuja. IPOB had alleged that Kanu is denied food and a change of clothing in custody. But Afunanya while speaking […]
