Operatives from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested popular Lagos socialite and businessman, Emeka Okonkwo Daniel, popularly called E-Money, for allegedly misusing the Naira notes. Sources within the commission said on Tuesday that E-Money was arrested on Monday night at his residence in the Omole area of Lagos for allegedly spraying United … [Read more…]
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has urged all members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to prioritise the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027 over their personal political ambitions. Keyamo emphasised that Tinubu’s second term is essential to complete the reforms he has initiated in governance. “Every single APC member … [Read more…]
The trial of the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has resumed on Tuesday at the Federal High Court, Abuja. The court, led by Justice James Omotosho, granted the request of the Federal Government for witnesses to testify behind screens. At the resumed hearing, the Defence Counsel, led by Kanu … [Read more…]
Osun State Executive Council members on Monday dismissed rumours that the state governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, is planning to quit the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing those behind the claims as purveyors of fake news. The forum urged members of the public to disregard the rumour, stating, “That is … [Read more…]
Scrolling through Pinterest one day, I saw a video of someone making potato balls. A thought crossed my mind immediately and it was a thought to make plantain balls instead. This means that I would use the same recipe as the potato balls, but I will have to substitute the potatoes for plantains. I would … [Read more…]
Reactions have continued to trail the judgement of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sentencing Peter Nwachukwu, husband of the late gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu, to death by hanging. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), @RazakMakinde wrote “Finally justice for Osinachi”. Another X user, @Mrklassiq_3h queried the concept of Justice, noting that the … [Read more…]
…As University of East London Alumni hails Mbah’s performance, pledges collaboration Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says his special interest in education is driven by purpose, not politics, noting that Enugu is on the cusp of renaissance, given the transformational promises of the Smart Green Schools initiated by his administration. Mbah also maintained … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Caucus in the House of Representatives has thrown its weight behind the federal government’s plan to concession the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, describing it as a potential catalyst for the South East economy. The caucus commended the federal government for the initiative and urged it to hasten the concession process to … [Read more…]
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, have declared that President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms have restored the confidence of investors in the Nigerian economy and stabilised foreign exchange (FX) market. While stressing that the federal … [Read more…]
The Catholic Bishop of Aba Diocese – Most Rev. (Prof.) Augustine Ndubueze Echema has declared that the works of the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, will speak and campaign for him. Bishop Echema made the declaration on Sunday, 27th April, 2025, during the thanksgiving service of Rev. Dr. Christian Ikpeamaeze at the … [Read more…]
The presidency, yesterday, reacted to insinuations in opposition circles that Nigeria’s democracy was currently threatened under the watch of President Bola Tinubu, and the country was tilting towards a one-party system. In a release, titled, “Democracy Strong And Alive in Nigeria,” signed by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the presidency dismissed accusations that the Tinubu government was inching towards … [Read more…]
Fellow Nigerians, friends of democracy, we, the undersigned democrats, raise our voices in alarm and solidarity at this critical hour in the life of our nation. Nigeria’s democracy—hard-won through decades of struggle, sacrifice, and steadfast resistance against authoritarian rule—is under grave threat. We are witnessing, with increasing dismay, a calculated and systematic effort by the … [Read more…]