The founder of Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, has said the University will continue to admit students below the age of 18. The elder statesman stated this while speaking with journalists in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State capital. Babalola, who faulted the decision of the federal government to bar students not up to 18…
In a move that has been anticipated for months, former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola and his loyalists have finally severed ties with the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to sources, the group is poised to announce a new political party in the coming days. Aregbesola’s departure from the APC follows a prolonged period of…
Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has gotten an extension of his tenure of office. The extension is in line with the amended Nigeria Police Act, 2020 (Amendment) Bill, 2024 which has increased the service years of police personnel from 35 years to 40 of service, and from 60 to 65 years of age, His…
The Presidency has broken its silence on the alleged rift between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. In a statement released on Monday, September 2, to celebrate Shettima’s 58th birthday, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), Stanley Nkwocha, said reports of a rift…
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of Nigeria, has reportedly summoned Senator Adams Oshiomhole over controversial comments he made regarding Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, wife of the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki. The comments, which have been widely condemned, touched on Mrs. Obaseki’s childlessness, a sensitive personal issue that many feel should never have been brought…
Nigerian youths led by the Coalition of Concerned Civil Society Organizations of Nigeria gathered in Abuja on Monday to protest against the current fuel scarcity in Nigeria. The protesters are demanding the removal of the NNPC chairman, Mele Kyari, over his failure to resolve the crisis. The protest aimed to raise awareness and pressure the…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has arraigned a 70-year-old Briton, Andrew Martin Wynne, and nine others for allegedly attempting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. The Inspector General of Police (IGP) brought the charges before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The other accused persons are Michael Tobiloba Adaramoye, Adeyemi Abiodun Abayomi, Suleiman Yakubu, Comrade Opaluwa…
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Jibrin Sam Okutepa, has narrated the story of how he rose from grass to grace as he marked his 13th anniversary as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The Kogi State born man with Igala royal blood, who has been described by many as a man of unusual courage…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is set to roll out the sale of Premium Motor Spirit, otherwise known as petrol. This is coming a few days after the 650,000-capacity refinery engaged in a test-run of the product. Industry sources confirmed to our correspondent that the product would hit the market soon. The sources, who pleaded anonymity,…
The General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has revealed that he was scared at the number of congregants that attended the 72nd annual convention of the Church. He made the revelation during the monthly thanksgiving service and special prayers for sports men and women and their families held at…
