A former presidential candidate for the African Action Congress (AAC) and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore led a protest seeking the sack of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. Sowore led the protest on Thursday, January 30, shortly after he was granted bail by a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. Carrying placards … Read more
Olayinka, in a tweet on Thursday, January 30, quoted Momodu’s statement accusing him of having dementia and that he forgot history so soon, questioning his age. He noted that he left Nigeria on July 25, 1995, and never returned until July 7, 1998. The veteran journalist claimed that he used his platform to fight for … Read more
FCT, Abuja – Former governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi, has cautioned Nigerians that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not relinquish power without a determined fight in the 2027 elections. The former Transportation minister also argued that politics in Nigeria is often a battle for power, where politicians are willing to go to extreme lengths … Read more
Osogbo, Osun state – Bisi Akande, a former national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has said President Bola Tinubu complained about his knee (arthritis) prior to the 2023 general elections. Speaking in a recent interview with broadcaster Edmund Obilo, monitored by Legit.ng, Akande opened up on the conversation he had with President … Read more
The Senior Special Assitant on Media to Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, Lere Olayinka, has described Rivers State Governor, Siminalaya Fubara, as a betrayer. Naija News reports that Olayinka said Wike, made Fubara Governor of Rivers State. In an interview with Arise News on Wednesday, he stated that he expected Governor Fubara to be loyal … Read more
Legal counsel to activist Omoyele Sowore, Marshall Abubakar, has criticised the Inspector General of Police (IGP) over the 16-count charge filed against his client, describing it as a blatant abuse of prosecutorial power. He argued that the police had no legal grounds to file such a charge, citing Section 367 of the Police Regulations, which … Read more
Seun Kuti, scion of late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has taken to social media to reveal what he will do if he meets any Nigerian politician in heaven. The Afrobeat musician in a video shared on his official Instagram page on Thursday January 30, said that he will exit heaven if he meets any … Read more
Bayer Leverkusen head coach, Xabi Alonso, has announced that Super Eagles striker, Victor Boniface will resume training immediately after a potential move to Al-Nassr did not materialize. Since joining Leverkusen in the summer of 2023, Victor Boniface, 24, has made a significant impact, helping his team secure a local double during his debut season. However, … Read more
Two Lagos State House of Assembly members, Lanre Afinni and Sylvester Ogunkelu are facing police interrogation over their alleged involvement in the crisis surrounding the removal of Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. According to reports, Ogunkelu has been detained, while Afinni was granted administrative bail on health grounds on Wednesday. The Lagos Assembly has been embroiled in … Read more
In a surprising turn of events, a newly wedded couple has been arrested by the Kano State Hisbah Board after conducting an unapproved marriage ceremony at a restaurant in the city. The arrest took place on Wednesday night, January 29, at Banana Restaurant on Zoo Road, Kano, following a tip-off to the authorities. What led … Read more