Diezani Alison-Madueke, the former minister of petroleum resources, has filed an amended application before the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to stop the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from auctioning off her seized properties. Her lawyer, Mike Ozekhome, submitted the application before Judge Inyang Ekwo. Diezani is also requesting an order directing the…
Aliko Dangote, chairman of Dangote Group, has made some serious allegations against former Ogun state governor, Ibikunle Amosun. According to Dangote, his cement factory in Itori, Ogun state, was demolished not once, but twice during Amosun’s tenure, forcing his company to abandon the investment in the area. Dangote made these claims while on a courtesy…
Nigerian music sensation, Hammed Ololade, famously known as Asake, has revealed that he turned down a staggering $150billion offer from billionaire entrepreneur, Elon Musk, to purchase his music catalog. In a recent statement, Asake explained that he refused the deal because he believes his music catalog is worth far more than the offered amount. According…
A delegation of Nigeria’s top music and comedy stars, including Wizkid, Burna Boy, Don Jazzy, Davido, Sabinus, and Pocolee, recently visited northern Nigeria, bringing excitement and joy to the region. The visit, which was met with widespread enthusiasm, saw the stars interact with fans, perform at local events, and engage with community leaders. According to…
The Nigerian Senate has dismissed allegations made by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who claimed she would be arrested upon her return from the Inter-Parliamentary Union event in New York. According to Senate Spokesman Adeyemi Adaramodu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the Senate have no reason to engage with Akpoti-Uduaghan on the matter. “She’s looking for…
Recently released Afenifere National Youth President, Eniola Ojajuni, has exposed the alarming presence of kidnappers in the South-West region. According to Ojajuni, who was held captive for 12 days, there are at least 55 kidnapper camps strategically positioned across the region. He said that the majority of these camps are located in Ondo State, followed…
Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory, has made a significant U-turn by backing calls for an investigation into the sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. This new stance marks a departure from her earlier noncommittal response to the allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central. Kingibe’s statement, released on…
Fatai Odunsi, the father of Nigerian music star Asake, has confirmed that he and his son have reconciled after previous disagreements. Odunsi, who has been battling an illness, had earlier claimed that Asake had not been financially supportive despite his rise to fame. However, in a video shared on Sunday by Mrlilgaga, he expressed pride…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticized the new minimum wage of N70,000 approved by President Bola Tinubu, describing it as grossly inadequate to cover workers’ basic needs. According to Obasanjo, the minimum wage does not even cover transportation costs for some workers, let alone food, housing, and family upkeep. Obasanjo also accused labour leaders of…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, faced a major setback today when he was denied access to the state House of Assembly quarters. The governor had arrived at the complex, accompanied by top officials including Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, and Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie, to present the state’s 2025 budget.¹ However,…
