The family of Ayo Adebanjo, the leader of the Afenifere group has announced a date for his funeral. In a statement issued on Monday, February 24, and signed by Ms Ayotunde Ayo-Adebanjo, Mrs Adeola Azeez, and Mr Obafemi Ayo-Adebanjo, the late elder statesman would be laid to rest on May 3, 2025. According to the … Read more
Pope Francis, in a critical condition with pneumonia since he was hospitalised on February 14, had a good night and was resting, the Vatican said Monday. “The night passed well, the pope slept and is resting”, it said in a brief statement as Francis, 88, entered his 11th day at the Gemelli hospital in Rome, … Read more
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have manned the Federal High Court in Abuja, as the trial of former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello on alleged fraud charges resumed on Monday. The operatives were wielding various brands of guns and blocked one of the major roads leading to the court complex with one … Read more
Some top chieftains of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have been invited to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the forthcoming 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Monday, February 24, the North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum called on elders and leaders from the area who are currently affiliated … Read more
The Kaduna State University chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities has suspended the strike it embarked upon on February 18. This is contained in a statement issued by the Chairman of ASUU, KASU chapter, Dr Peter Adamu, on Monday. Adamu said that the decision to suspend the action was taken on Saturday. ”The … Read more
MultiChoice, the company behind DStv, is preparing to raise the subscription fees for its Compact bouquet from ₦15,700 to ₦19,000. This adjustment is expected to take effect soon, according to industry insiders. The increase comes nearly a year after the last price review. The devaluation of the naira and rising energy costs have been identified … Read more
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has announced that he will be appearing as a guest on Arise TV’s Prime Time live programme today at 8 PM. In a post on his official X handle, El-Rufai confirmed his acceptance of the invitation, stating that this would be his first media interview since leaving public office … Read more
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has declared that his administration will not negotiate with those he described as ‘criminal politicians’ who destroyed the state in the past due to their inordinate and destructive ambitions. Otti who stated this in two separate Church services at The Master’s Vessel Church, Umuahia North and Power World Ministry … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has warned fruit dealers and sellers against using calcium carbide in fruit ripening for commercial purposes. The warning was made by the NAFDAC Coordinator in Sokoto state, Mr Abdulsalam Lawal, during a public awareness campaign at a fruit market on Monday in Sokoto. Lawal urged … Read more
Brazilian star Neymar expressed his delight after scoring directly from a corner in Santos’ 3-0 victory over Internacional de Limeira in the Paulista Championship on Sunday. Speaking after the match, the 33-year-old forward revealed how he responded to the home crowd’s taunts by delivering a spectacular “Olympic goal.” “I went to take the corner, they … Read more
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has expressed gratitude for the numerous birthday messages he received on his 65th birthday. The former governor also acknowledged both supporters and those who were prompted to send greetings only after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s message. Recall that President Bola Tinubu had congratulated El-Rufai on his 65th birthday. In … Read more
Foremost nationalist and elder statesman, Pa Ayodele Adebanjo, will be buried in his hometown, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, on May 3, 2025. This was contained in a statement signed by Ms Ayotunde Ayo-Adebanjo, Mrs Adeola Azeez, and Mr Obafemi Ayo-Adebanjo on behalf of his family. Adebanjo passed away on Friday, February 14, at 96. According … Read more
Popular rapper and activist Rugged Man has shared his perspective on domestic violence in relationships. The singer stated that he often tells women whom he plans on dating that their relationship would be over if he is ever provoked to the point of physical violence. Ruggedman, while speaking in a recent interview with TVC, disclosed … Read more
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Monday, marked his swearing-in with a bold act of clemency, granting freedom and reduced sentences to 43 prisoners. Acting on the recommendations of the State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, Aiyedatiwa ordered the immediate release of eight convicts, while 15 death row inmates had their sentences commuted … Read more
Nigerian rapper cum activist, Michael Stephens, popularly known as Ruggedman, has expressed mixed feelings over the decision not to have a child out of wedlock. Naija News reports that the 51-year-old singer, while featuring on the TVC programme ‘Your View’ spoke about not being a husband or father yet. Ruggedman said he had vowed never … Read more