Senator Dino Melaye, a former senator from Nigeria and the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) candidate for governor of Kogi State in 2023, has caused a stir on social media and among Nigerians after posting a picture of himself standing with a High Mobility Multipurpose Vehicle (HUMVEE) in Dubai. According to the photo shared on X, … Read more
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has declared that the continued stay of Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, in office is legal and backed by law. In a statement issued on Thursday, Fagbemi emphasized that Egbetokun’s appointment, which took effect on October 31, 2023, remains valid for a four-year … Read more
Wole Shadare, an aviation specialist, has questioned why a United Airlines aircraft that had mechanical problems chose to return to Lagos rather than land in Côte d’Ivoire. After running into issues, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which was carrying 245 passengers, was forced to perform an emergency air return. Speaking during an interview with TVC News, … Read more
This is because Governor Seyi Makinde is rounding up his second tenure in 2027 and the contest for his successor would be a strong contest between the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on the development, Titilope Anifowoshe, a legal practitioner, in an exclusive interview … Read more
Katsina State’s Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested a former Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Muheeb Ibrahim Bamidele, and five others for allegedly embezzling public funds. Bamidele, who previously served as Permanent Secretary in the Department of Banking and Finance and now holds the same position at the Katsina Local Government Service Commission, is accused of … Read more
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has issued a warning to former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, over his recent remarks concerning the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Amaechi had declared that Nigerian politicians must “steal, maim, and kill” to remain in power. Amaechi made the remark at the National … Read more
The Senate of Lagos State University (LASU) has elected Prof. Opebi Afisi the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) of the university. Deputy Registrar and Coordinator, Centre for Information and Public Relations, LASU, Mrs Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile, made this known in a statement on Monday. “Afisi, a Professor of Philosophy. He will succeed Prof. Olufunsho Abayomi Omobitan, whose … Read more
The President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, has issued a stern warning to Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) against the plot to boycott the US Dollar. In a statement issued via his Truth Social media platform, Trump threatened that if the BRICS countries declared goodbye to the US Dollar … Read more
The Lagos State House of Assembly has announced that it is awaiting the return of its former Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, before deciding on the next course of action, which may include a potential probe. Speaking to our correspondents on Monday at the Assembly complex in Alausa, Ikeja, the House’s spokesperson, Olukayode Ogundipe, confirmed the development. … Read more
The leadership of the Northern Elders’ Forum has condemned the arrest and detainment of the former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Usman Yusuf. The forum described Yusuf’s arrest as an attempt by the present administration led by President Bola Tinubu to silence the opposition. Recall that Yusuf was arrested by the … Read more