A former governor of Oyo State, Senator Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja has agreed to withdraw a case filed against the state government and other members of Olubadan-In-Council. Ladoja, who is the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, agreed to withdraw the case on Monday at a meeting attended by some Ibadan elders and other High Chiefs who have…
Tony Elumelu, Chairman of the United Bank of Africa (UBA) and Heirs Holdings, says his corporations are evaluating the “viability” of buying a club in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Elumelu spoke on Monday while replying to a tweet calling for the involvement of more business corporations in the Nigerian football leagues. Adebayo Mustapha, an X user, urged the federal…
Edo State House of Assembly has impeached the deputy governor of the State, Philip Shaibu. The impeachment was sequel to the report submitted by Justice S.A. Omonua-led seven-man panel which investigated the petition against the deputy governor. The panel in its reports said the allegation of perjury was not proved beyond reasonable doubt by the…
The Real Housewives of Lagos reality TV star, Faith Morey has narrated how challenging and miserable her relationship with Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo was during their time filming the reality show. Speaking in a recent interview, Faith revealed the tactic used by Iyabo Ojo aimed to isolate her and tarnish her reputation on the show….
The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled plans to launch a new national identity card with payment and social service delivery capabilities. The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) disclosed this in a statement on its X handle on Saturday, April 6, signed by its head of corporate communication, Kayode Adegoke. The card, to be powered…
The Socioeconomic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has instituted a legal action against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, over the failure to recall Bauchi Central Senator, Abdul Ningi. SERAP also sued Akpabio over his inability to refer the budget padding allegation to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for prosecution. Ningi had raised an…
The Nigerian entertainment industry is reeling from the heartbreaking news of the passing of Nollywood actress Adejumoke Aderounmu. Best known for her captivating portrayal of Esther in the popular series “Jenifa’s Diary,” Adejumoke’s untimely departure has left her fans and colleagues in shock and mourning. Adejumoke Aderounmu, aged 37, reportedly breathed her last in the…
Nigerian singer, Wasiu Ayinde popularly known as K1 de Ultimate’s principal talking drummer, Ayankunle Ayanlowo, has outlined specific terms for resolving the conflict between himself and the fuji music icon, King Wasiu Ayinde, the Mayegun of Yorubaland. The rift between the two musicians gained nationwide attention when Ayanlowo accused K1 of neglecting the welfare of…
In the other room of Nigeria’s politics, where whispers often precede storms, Adebayo Adelabu finds himself battling through the tempest of speculations. As Minister of Power, his tenure has been shadowed by persistent rumours of impending dismissal due to perceived underperformance. But has the narrative changed? The Ministry of Power has long been plagued by…
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has said that men are crazy but she still wants one in her bed. The mother of one said this in an Instagram post on Sunday in which she also announced a music collaboration with her colleague Simi. The song titled ‘Men Are Crazy’ will be released on Friday. She wrote:…
