The Supreme Court has dismissed the trial of Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (rtd), the former Chief Security Officer, CSO, to the late Military Head of State, General Sani Abacha in the murder of late politician, Alhaja Kudirat Abiola. Kudirat Abiola was the wife of the late businessman cum politician, Chief MKO Abiola, the presumed winner of…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has clarified circulating reports suggesting a confrontation between him and the Council of Afobajes regarding the Awujale selection.According to a release, these claims are completely false and misleading.The release said the Governor held a respectful consultative meeting with the Council of Afobajes, consistent with meetings he held in the…
Powerful forces within the Lagos All Progressives Congress are reportedly working behind the scenes to halt any attempt by Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to contest the Lagos governorship in 2027, insisting that such a move would be politically dangerous and publicly unacceptable. According to a report by Daily Post Nigeria dated…
Fuji music maestro, King Wasiu Ayinde Marsha, has written another letter to the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, seeking to nullify Awujale nominations process. K1 D Ultimate alleging his exclusion from the ongoing selection process of the next Awujale of Ijebu and calling for its cancellation to prevent protracted litigations, in his latest letter dated…
Former Councillors in the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde between 2021 and 2024 have officially announced their defection from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), citing alleged marginalisation, unpaid entitlements, and exclusion from party activities. The decision was made known at the end of the meeting held in Oyo Town by the Forum of Ex- PDP…
In a move to douse growing tensions within the traditional institution, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has clarified that there is no rift between him and the Alaafin of Oyo. The monarch broke his silence following a viral video from a recent public function which suggested a deliberate “snub”…
Security was tight on Monday at Bisirodipe Hall, GRA, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, as the Fusengbuwa ruling House began the process of selecting the next Awujale of Ijebuland. A group reportedly linked to popular Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, also known as KWAM 1, was stopped at the entrance and denied access to the venue. Dozens…
There has been political tension in Rivers State after the relationship between Governor Fubara and Mr Wike broke down. The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State of sacking 10,000 youths whom he employed towards the end of his tenure as governor of Rivers. Mr Wike, spoke…
The Rivers State House of Assembly has commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Oduh.The Majority Leader of the House, Major Jack, during Thursday’s plenary, which was aired live on Channels Television and presided over by the Speaker, Martins Amaewhule, presented the notice of allegations and claims of gross misconduct against…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has sparked renewed discussion on prophecy and spiritual discernment after reflecting on a controversial prediction linked to Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign. Speaking recently at a programme at RCCG Redemption City, Adeboye cautioned believers to exercise wisdom when responding…
