Mr. Charles Ebuebu, the Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), has paid tribute to the late Dr. Aaze Tom Adaba, describing him as a legend, statesman, mentor, and trailblazer. Ebuebu acknowledged Dr. Adaba’s instrumental role in shaping Nigeria’s broadcasting regulatory framework as the pioneer Director-General of the NBC. Ebuebu’s tribute highlighted Dr. Adaba’s dedication,…
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has mourned the passing of its pioneer Director-General, Prof. Thomas Adaba, who died at the age of 83. In a statement, the Board of Management and Staff of the NBC described Prof. Adaba as an exceptional leader, trailblazer, and visionary who laid the foundation for the commission’s growth and development….
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has opened up about her past close friendship with Nigerian music sensation, Wizkid. In a recent statement, Dikeh revealed that she and Wizkid were inseparable nearly a decade ago, with many speculating that they were romantically involved. According to Dikeh, she would often deny the rumors, citing Wizkid’s young age at…
A federal high court in Lagos has ordered the permanent forfeiture of $4.7 million, N830 million, and multiple properties linked to Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The forfeiture order was granted by Justice Yellim Bogoro, who presided over the case. The funds, which are now forfeited to the…
Former President Muhammadu Buhari was noticeably absent at the unveiling of General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida’s autobiography, “A Journey in Service”, which took place in Abuja. The event, held at the Congress Hall of the Transcorp Hotel, was attended by a plethora of dignitaries, including President Bola Tinubu, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who chaired the occasion,…
Former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, has finally admitted that the late Chief MKO Abiola won the June 12, 1993, presidential election. This revelation was made in his autobiography, ‘A Journey in Service,’ which was unveiled in Abuja. Babangida described the annulment of the election as the most difficult decision of his life. According to…
Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd.), has expressed his gratitude to ex-military president, Ibrahim Babangida, for restoring his rank and honor. Gowon acknowledged Babangida’s role in saving him from treason charges during a book presentation by the former military president in Abuja on Thursday. Gowon also appreciated Babangida for their long-standing friendship and…
A dramatic confrontation unfolded in the Senate on Thursday as Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) clashed over a seating arrangement dispute. The altercation began when Senator Natasha discovered that her seat had been reassigned upon resumption of the session. Refusing to comply with the new arrangement, she challenged the…
General Ibrahim Babangida, former military president, unveiled his autobiography, “A Journey in Service,” and launched his presidential library at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja on Thursday, with the event generating over N16 billion in donations from prominent businessmen and individuals he assisted during his tenure. Nigeria’s richest man and the founder of Dangote Group…
Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), recently made a remark about the difference in policing between London, England, and Nigeria. During the special Victory Hour programme on Wednesday evening, Adeboye shared a story with his congregation. Adeboye narrated a story about a woman who claimed that God…
