The Presidency has explained how former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, succeeded in taking billions from foreign reserves without the approval of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari. President Bola Tinubu’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, said Emefiele succeeded in depleting Nigeria’s foreign reserve because he was the then CBN governor and the chairman of…
A couple of foreign celebrities have taken advantage of genetic testing to determine the makeup of their (biracial) DNA. The likes of Meghan Markle, Lil Wayne, and more are proud to identify as Nigerians, considering the results of these laboratory results. Today, we chose to celebrate these renowned lost cousins who found it worthy to…
The Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has sought the support of the Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, in providing strategies for the promotion and preservation of literary art in the country. Musawa, who paid a courtesy visit to the playwright at the weekend, said the sector needed to tap into…
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has corroborated Primate Ayodele’s advice to the federal government on the effective punishment to give kidnappers and terrorists. The first lady who reacted to reports of 200 women who were kidnapped in Borno State, and over 280 pupils and teachers kidnapped in Kaduna State made it known…
Following the adoption of red berets as an insignia by the supporters of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, some residents of the state have been raising eyebrows. Supporters of the governor, under the umbrella of Lucky Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organisation Foot Soldiers (LACO-FS), have been wearing red berets as their symbol. While inaugurating the group, Aiyedatiwa was seen…
Ambassador (Dr.) Yemi Farounbi, has noted that the Nigeria that produced notable Nigerians is not the same Nigeria we have now. He said this during the launch of tbe book titled “Yemi Farounbi- His World, His Works, His Words” The book, written by Chief Yomi Davies, is the biography of the media Icon, Yemi Farounbi….
The National Association of Nigerian Students has appealed to state governors to engage with students by appointing their representatives as special advisers. The association said the engagement of students’ representatives would make state governors understand their needs and concerns. The association’s Senate President, Akinteye Babatunde, in a statement made available on Thursday, urged governors to…
Three persons were on Wednesday, arraigned before a Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State, over the January 16 explosion that rocked Adeyi Avenue, Old Bodija in the Ibadan North Local Government Area of the state. Five people were confirmed dead, 58 houses were seriously affected and 78 persons sustained various degrees of injuries…
Betty Anyanwu- Akeredolu, the widow of the former Governor of Ondo State, late Rotimi Akeredolu recent post about her husband’s niece supporting the incumbent Governor of the State, Lucky Orimisan Ayedatiwa has generated many reactions as citizens have taken to the comment sections to express their displeasure over her Instagram post. Ikeh John Bindel wrote:…
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has extended warm wishes to his former boss, Olusegun Obasanjo, on the occasion of his 87th birthday. Atiku, who served as Vice President during Obasanjo’s tenure as President of Nigeria, highlighted the remarkable achievements of the seasoned leader, emphasizing that only a few Nigerians can match his contributions…
