I Would’ve Loved Ajimobi To Go For Another Term –Olubadan
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, on Thursday said that the Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, deserved another term in office if the constitution had provision for it because of his achievements in the state. The monarch, who has been engulfed in a feud with the governor over the review of the Olubadan Chieftaincy […]
Davido: Ronaldo Is My Friend — But I Have Never Met Him
David Adeleke, a Nigerian singer better known as Davido, says he is friends with Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo — despite having never met him. Davido said he would love to collaborate on some level with the reigning world footballer of the year. In an interview with Goal.com, the ‘FIA’ singer said he will try […]
PHOTOS: Falz unveils ‘first ever’ concert movie in Nigeria
Folarin Falana, a rapper, actor and comedian better known as Falz, recently held a private screening for his concert movie, ‘Falz Experience: The Movie’. It is built around Falz’s widely praised 2017 end of the year concert. A concert movie is a documentary film which features an extended live performance by an entertainer. “The movie […]
Double registration: Yahaya Bello will be prosecuted, says INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the allegation of double registration against Yahaya Bello, governor of Kogi state, still stands. James Apam, resident electoral commissioner (REC) in the state, said this at the INEC office in Lokoja, capital of Kogi, on Thursday. “The allegation of double registration has not been swept under the carpet; […]
NNPC to Falana: We can’t disclose how much Nigeria earns daily from crude oil sales
The Nigerian National Petroleum Cooperation (NNPC) has denied the request of Femi Falana, lawyer and human rights acvitist, seeking to know how much revenue Nigeria is getting daily from the sale of crude oil. Falana had asked the commission to disclose the revenue realised from the sale of the daily allocation of 445,000 barrels of […]
South African Govt Mistreating Me…I Am Suffering — Henry Okah
Henry Okah, leader the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), has accused the South African government of maltreating him. In a statement he released after the affirmation of his conviction by a constitutional court, Okah vowed to seek redress from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Hague, Netherlands. He also […]
We Are Journalists Not Terrorists – OPAN Tells Police In Nigeria
The Online Publishers Association of Nigeria, OPAN has expressed concern over claims by the Nigeria Police Force that two of it’s members conspired to commit terrorism offences and cyber crime because they approved an opinion article on their website which the police sees as uncomplimentary and offensive. The Nigerian Police will tomorrow (Thursday) arraign Messrs.’ […]
UN Calls For ‘Unconditional Release’ Of Dapchi Schoolgirls
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, has called for the immediate and unconditional release of the abducted students of the Government Girls Science Technical College (GGSTC), Dapchi, in Yobe State. In a statement by his spokesman on Nigeria, Stephane Dujarric, on Wednesday, Mr Guterres condemned the attack that led to the abduction of […]
World Cup Coaches Brace Up For ‘Modern Life’ Of VAR
World Cup coaches expressed a quiet confidence on Wednesday about Video Assistant Referee technology ahead of its likely adoption for this year’s showpiece event in Russia. Representatives from the 32 teams to have qualified for the World Cup gathered in the Black Sea resort of Sochi for a briefing on how “modern life” was taking […]
Saraki Asks State Assemblies To Block Pension of ex-govs
Senate President Bukola Saraki has called on house of assemblies to take a cue from Kwara and pass their own versions of the bill suspending payment of pension to former governors and deputy governors. Kwara assembly passed the bill on Tuesday. In a statement on Wednesday, Saraki commended Ali Ahmad, speaker of the assembly, for […]
