Mariam Biliaminu, 12, dropped out of school in primary four in November 2023. Her mother, Aisha, said she withdrew the child from school to cut her expenses. The single mother of four needed Mariam to stay home and help look after her younger siblings because her school was far from their house. “My decision was…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, to disclose the “exact amount of monthly running costs” allocated to members of the National Assembly. The organisation also requested that the leaders provide an account of the “spending details of any…
In a historic move, the UN Tourism delegation arrived at Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos today to advance the development of the Ekiti State Tourism Master Plan. This marks the first instance in which the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is extending its expertise to assist a state government in the creation and…
Popular Nigerian singer, Simisola Kosoko, better known as Simi, has revealed why she fell in love with her husband, singer Adekunle Gold. The mother of one revealed that she fell in love with her husband because of his graphic designing and photoshopping skills. She disclosed this while hailing Gold after he successfully edited a water…
Nollywood actress, Nazo Ekezie, has said that she will always pick a rich man over a broke man as men are created to be a provider. In her words: “I would pick a rich man over a poor man. One, a rich man will not be afraid to show you who he is. If his…
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said he has been threatened many times by unknown persons who are against the reforms in the country’s power sector. Adelabu, a former Oyo State governorship candidate, said he would not be bullied and intimidated by those against the progress and success recorded in the sector. Speaking during…
The controversy surrounding seized presidential jets in Paris, France, linked to Ogun State government, has taken a new turn as two former governors, Ibikunle Amosun and Gbenga Daniel, yesterday, opened up about their involvement. Amosun, who governed Ogun State from 2011 to 2019, revealed that the issue is a “Chinese against Chinese” dispute, stressing he…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has for the first time reacted to the claim of his Igbo paternity, declaring that such insinuation makes him laugh. This is just as the former President said he doesn’t believe anybody in Nigeria should be driven away from any part of the country declaring that, “we own this country together….
Under the guise of safeguarding citizens’ financial futures, Aderemi Olufemi Adeoye, the immediate past Police commissioner in Anambra state, allegedly established a network of investment platforms – Alpha Trust Insurance Club (ATIC). Although it was purportedly aimed at enriching the lives of Nigerians, the investigation proved otherwise as many investors said they fell victim of…
Amid the controversy over the monthly earnings of federal lawmakers, Senator Shehu Sani has maintained that he received N13 million as a member of the 8th Senate, while current members of the 10th Senate receive N21 million monthly. The revelation by the former lawmaker, who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th Senate, followed the stance…
