Lagos Sate Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed Samuel Egube as the new deputy chief of staff. Gboyega Akosile, chief press secretary to the governor, announced the appointment on Wednesday on his X page. Akosile said Egube would replace the late Gboyega Soyannwo, the former deputy chief of staff, who died on May 15 after a…
Popular talking drummer and the cultural ambassador of the Ooni of Ife, Aralola Olamuyiwa, also known as Ara, has recalled her journey to playing the talking drum. Ara, who is Africa’s first female talking drummer, recounted how she was told that playing the talking drum might prevent her from having children. She said this on…
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has summoned the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho; and the Chief Judge of Kano State High Court, Justice Dije Aboki; over conflicting interim injunctions regarding the Kano Emirate, causing uncertainty in the state. Conflicting court orders have trailed the Kano Emirate…
Nigerian Afrobeat artiste, Tiwa Savage, has opened up about her experiences filming her debut movie, “Water and Garri,” particularly focusing on the intimate scenes and her commitment to staying in character. In a recent interview, Savage discussed the film’s conclusion, its romantic elements, and her plans for future acting projects. Regarding what drew her to…
President Bola Tinubu has assented to the National Anthem Bill 2024 reverting to the old national anthem, “Nigeria, we hail thee”. “This morning, Mr President signed into an Act of Parliament, the newly passed National Anthem 2024,” Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, said on Wednesday at a joint session of the National Assembly marking the Silver…
The Senate has pardoned and recalled Bauchi Central Senator, Abdul Ahmed Ningi. Ningi was suspended for three months on March 12, 2024, for accusing the Senate of budget padding. The recall process was initiated after a motion moved by Deputy Minority Leader Sen. Abba Moro, who expressed regret on behalf of the suspended senator. Sen….
The Presidency has described the statement that President Bola Tinubu will address a joint session of the National Assembly on May 29 as false and unauthorised. The Presidency said that the Office of President Tinubu was not involved in the planning of the event. It will be recalled that the Special Adviser to the President…
The Edo State Government has debunked news making rounds that it has dissolved the state executive council while political appointees have also been relieved of their duty. The Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie, in a statement on Tuesday described the news as fake and the handiwork of mischief makers. He said, “The Edo…
The Minister of Works, David Umahi has refuted media reports that he walked out on pressmen during a meeting at the ministry’s conference room on Tuesday in Abuja. The minister was reported to have abruptly exited the conference room where the correspondents who had waited for over 50 minutes were gathered, asserting that the press…
The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has allegedly detained Dayo Aiyetan, the executive director of the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR), and Nurudeen Akewushola, a reporter. On Tuesday, Aiyetan, Akewusola, and ICIR lawyers honoured the invitation of the NPF-NCCC in Abuja, the nation’s capital. In the invitation letter, the police cybercrime centre…
