Former President Goodluck Jonathan has cautioned President Bola Tinubu against attempts to create a one-party state through manipulative strategies. Speaking at a recent event in Abuja, Jonathan emphasized the importance of Nigeria’s democratic diversity and the need for fair political competition. Jonathan’s remarks come amid rising concerns over alleged efforts by the ruling All Progressives…
The Anambra State Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Ify Obinabo, has expressed concern over a disturbing case involving an 18-year-old apprentice who was alleged to have impregnated ten girls within a five-month period, including his master’s daughter and a salesgirl. It was reported that during a live video broadcast on social media on Wednesday,…
The family of the late Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Olubuse II, has unveiled a series of cultural, intellectual, and commemorative events to mark the 10th anniversary of the monarch’s passing. The events were announced during a press briefing held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The late monarch’s grandson, Adejuwon Sijuwade, described…
Professor Pat Utomi has announced the formation of a shadow government, appointing renowned human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi to lead the Ombudsman and Good Governance portfolio. This new structure aims to serve as an alternative policy think tank and watchdog for the current administration. Farotimi joins dozens of professionals and opposition voices, including Oghene Momoh,…
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s private sector have expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s recent directive to halt the procurement of foreign goods by government offices. According to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, this move is part of the Nigeria First Policy aimed at promoting local products and services to boost the economy….
The Ogun State Government has appointed Nigerian football legend, Segun Odegbami, as the state’s first-ever Grand Sports Ambassador. Governor Dapo Abiodun formally announced the honor during a press briefing with sports journalists in Abeokuta. The appointment recognizes Odegbami’s vast contributions to Nigerian sports and his deep-rooted connection to Ogun State. Abiodun described the decision as…
Dignitaries from all walks of life gathered at the Excellesor lounge, Basorun, Ibadan, on Monday, May 5, to celebrate the 60th birthday of publisher of ParrotXtra Magazine, Ambassador Olayinka Agboola. The event also marked the 20 years anniversary of ParrotExtra Media Network. The event which was packaged by CEEDEE Resources doubled as the occasion for…
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mudasiru Obasa, has pulled his son, Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa, out of the race for Chairman of Agege Local Government. The decision follows a reported directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu urging fair and open contests within the All Progressives Congress (APC). Tinubu instructed that all APC…
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has revealed she has no regrets about having her twins through surrogacy. Adichie made the revelation during a recent episode of With Chude Live, a talk show hosted by media personality Chude Jideonwo. “My boys are so precious to me. And I hated that anything about them would become politicised. On the…
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has addressed the viral controversy surrounding a video that showed him seated while greeting the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, at a public event. The incident, which took place at an event hosted by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, in Ibadan, generated significant buzz…
