A former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has clarified that he played no part in the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as Emir of Kano. It was earlier reported that the Kano State House of Assembly heard the motion on the Kano State Emirate Council Amendment Bill and eventually repealed the 2019 Law that allowed…
I do not have any of the answers to the three questions but I have experiences that span almost 50 years since I played my first serious football competition as a teenager in my first year in Ibadan after leaving Jos at 18. These past two days, foremost African Cinematographer, Tunde Kelani, and I have…
Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, the new Emir of Kano, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu did not stand in the way of his reinstatement by the Kano State government. According to Sanusi, the President resisted the pressure of using federal might to stand in the way of his reinstatement and instead, chose to ensure law and…
Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser, has threatened to file a defamation suit against Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, the Deputy Governor of Kano State, following comments made by Gwarzo regarding the ongoing emirate tussle in Kano. The dispute involves Emir Muhammadu Sanusi and Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, both laying claim to the throne, with…
In spite of the allegations made by Festus Keyamo, the former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, has emphasised that his desire for an apology from Emirates Airlines before they restart operations in Nigeria was not motivated by political considerations. Osita Chidoka directed his criticism towards Festus Keyamo during an interview with journalists that was broadcast…
The Israeli military has confirmed that Tel Aviv has come under attack for the first time in months with at least eight rockets fired towards central Israel on Sunday originating from Gaza’s far-southern city of Rafah. Hamas’s military wing claimed responsibility for the attack on Sunday, according to Press Association. The Israel Defence Force (IDF)…
Nigerian singer Seyi Vibez recently shared a personal story of being scammed while attempting to join Wizkid’s Starboy Entertainment record label in the early stages of his career. In a recent interview, Vibez recounted how he searched online for information on joining the label and came across a contact number. After calling the number, he…
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has said that two out of three of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration’s policies were necessary but wrongly implemented. Obasanjo made this remark at a Colloquium themed ‘Nigeria’s Development: Navigating the Way Out of the Current Economic Crisis and Insecurity’, at the Paul Aje Colloquium (PAC) in Abuja, during the weekend….
Controversial Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, has asserted that women are more unfaithful in relationships and marriages than men, debunking the common notion that men cheat more. He expressed this view on the ‘Bahd & Boujee’ Podcast, alongside reality star Tolanibaj and actress Moet Abebe. “The society made it seem like it’s only men that cheat,…
The Lead Pastor at The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Living Seed, The Bridge, Ikeja, Lagos, Leke Adeboye, has advised the Nigerian government to focus on grassroots needs and prioritise citizen engagement. Speaking in an interview on Sunday during a crusade titled ‘Jesus in the Park,’ held at the Ikeja City Mall, Adeboye explained that…
