The Presidency has distanced itself from the growing presence of billboards in various cities promoting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for the 2027 elections. In a statement issued on Sunday, April 13, presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga clarified that neither the President nor the Vice President is behind the campaign materials, many…
The Kano State Government has responded to the recent ruling by the ECOWAS Court of Justice, which declared the state’s blasphemy laws a violation of human rights. The government maintained that it has constitutional authority to enact laws that reflect the religious and moral values of its predominantly Muslim population. The ECOWAS court, on April…
The Kwara State Police Command has arrested popular singer Habeeb Okikilola Badmus, widely known as Portable, following a petition filed by his senior colleague in the music industry, Okunola Saheed, popularly known as Osupa. In a statement released by the command’s spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the petition accuses Portable of several serious offenses, including…
Charles Bassey, a former Green Eagles defender and a key figure in Nigeria’s triumphant 1980 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) team, has died after a prolonged illness. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed the news in a statement released on Sunday. Bassey passed away on Saturday, April 12, in his hometown of Eket, Akwa…
A large fire has swept through Sierra Leone’s State House in Freetown, the official residence and office of the president, leading to a full-scale emergency operation as firefighters work tirelessly to contain the blaze. The fire, which broke out around 4:00 p.m. GMT on Saturday, April 12, ravaged the third and fourth floors of the…
Media personality and actress Toke Makinwa has shared that she would be open to marrying again, even as a second, third, fourth, or fifth wife, if the opportunity arose. She made this statement during the latest episode of her podcast, Toke Moments. “As independent women, do you think we’ve glamourized the idea of being independent?”…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has addressed speculation regarding his recent visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari, dismissing claims that it was linked to ongoing coalition talks among opposition parties. Atiku, who led a group of prominent political figures to Buhari’s residence in Kaduna on Friday, April 11, clarified that the visit was solely for…
The Ondo State Police Command has launched an investigation into allegations of extortion leveled against Ganiyu Dauda, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Igbara-Oke, located in Ifedore Local Government Area. The investigation follows a protest on Friday, April 11, by residents who accused the DPO and his officers of routinely extorting money from members of…
Legendary Green Eagles captain and former Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu, has passed away at the age of 74. The news of his passing was announced on social media by his former teammate and fellow football icon, Dr. Olusegun Odegbami, who shared a heartfelt tribute: “I just received the news that between 9:00 and 10:00…
A petrol tanker exploded earlier today, April 12, at the Tollgate area of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, destroying properties estimated to be worth millions of naira. The explosion occurred around 3 p.m. along Lead City University Road, causing extensive damage to nearby businesses and vehicles. Several cars and motorcycles parked…
