The Upper Shari’a Court in Kano, presided over by Ibrahim Sarki Yola, has cleared Jigawa State’s Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwal Danladi Sankara, of allegations of adultery with a married woman. Recall that the case was filed by Nasiru Buba, who accused Sankara of having an illicit affair with his wife, Tasleem Baba Nabegu. While … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Ladi Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2023 Ogun State governorship election, according to a statement by the party. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the arrest was confirmed by the PDP’s Ogun State Publicity Secretary, Kayode Adebayo, who revealed in a Monday statement issued in … Read more
The Canadian government has announced significant changes to its immigration policies, eliminating the possibility for international students to transition from study permits to permanent residency. Under the new regulations, international students must return to their home countries once their study permits expire. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu … Read more
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has approved a new minimum wage of ₦75,000 for workers in the state, effective November 2024. The Governor made the announcement today at the State Secretariat following a meeting with representatives of organized labour. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. … Read more
The Nigeria Youths Frontiers and Peace Advocates (NYFPA) has condemned social media activist Reno Omokri for his recent comments about Nigerian clerics, particularly Pastor Becky Enenche of Dunamis International Gospel Centre. Omokri recently referred to Pastor Enenche as a “Yahoo girl on the altar,” sparking outrage among members of the Christian community. The NYFPA described … Read more
A Canada-based Nigerian medical practitioner, identified as Dr. Zo, has stirred conversations on social media after advising Nigerians abroad to reconsider sending money to people in Nigeria. In a viral video, Dr. Zo expressed his belief that Nigerians living in the country enjoy a better lifestyle compared to their counterparts abroad. He highlighted the vibrancy … Read more
The Emeritus Archbishop of of Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, says greedy Nigeria politicians select churches they attend and pastors they listen to because they don’t want anyone to challenge their corrupt nature. Onaiyekan stated this on the Sunday edition of Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, a socio-political programme on Channels Television. According … Read more
The Presidency has emphasized that Nigeria’s economic significance and population size position the country as a strong candidate for admission into the G20 economic group. In a statement released on Monday, the Presidency highlighted that President Bola Tinubu’s participation in the G20 Summit in Brazil serves as an opportunity to advocate for Nigeria’s inclusion in … Read more
Daniel Bwala, the newly appointed Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications (State House), has formally assumed his duties. Photographs obtained on Monday show Bwala engaging with the State House Press Corps as he commenced his role. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to combating hunger and poverty while advocating for Nigeria’s inclusion in the G20 as a step toward addressing global challenges. Speaking at the 19th G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tinubu expressed his administration’s determination to lead discussions on sustainable development, energy transition, … Read more
Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Public Communication and Orientation, has sharply criticized former President Olusegun Obasanjo, claiming Nigeria’s democracy suffered significant setbacks under his leadership. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. Rekiya Olufunke Hassan as new Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA Meter Replacement … Read more
The Dangote Refinery and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) have finalized an agreement for the weekly supply of 60 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). This deal coincides with a marginal reduction in fuel prices at IPMAN member filling stations nationwide, according to the association’s spokesperson, Chinedu Ukadike, who provided an … Read more
Communities in Anambra Central Senatorial Zone were thrown into chaos on Monday morning as gunmen allegedly enforcing the outlawed sit-at-home order unleashed violence in Abatete, Abagana, and Ukpo. The attacks, which occurred between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., left at least five people dead, including members of the Anambra Vigilante Services. According to reports, the … Read more
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has slammed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Onanuga urged Atiku to purge himself of petty politics, saying he is peddling economic fantasies. Over the weeks, there has been exchanges between the presidency and Atiku after he proposed solutions to the country’s economic … Read more
The Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, says President Bola Tinubu’s short stay in office has shown signs of outperforming former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s record. The National Organising Secretary of the organization, Mr Kole Omololu, said this in a statement on Sunday, adding that the emerging gains of the president’s economic reforms gave hope that the nation … Read more
The Presidency has remained silent following critical remarks from former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concerning President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms. Speaking at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum at Yale University, Obasanjo described Nigeria as being under “state capture,” accusing the government of corruption and poor leadership. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps … Read more
The New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has alleged that Lagos State is planning to colonise the north with the controversial tax reform bill. Kwankwaso urged the National Assembly to reject any attempts to cheat the north with the proposed bill. The former Kano State Governor made … Read more
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for the appointment of new, credible leadership at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) with short tenures to combat corruption and restore public trust in Nigeria’s electoral process. Speaking at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum at Yale University in Connecticut, USA, Obasanjo delivered a keynote address titled “Leadership Failure … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima has stirred social media reactions after referring to Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano in a Facebook and X post. The Vice President’s statement, shared after attending the wedding of Dr. Aishatu Kwankwaso, daughter of former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, initially included the phrase: “The wedding, which … Read more
Ayodele Olorunfemi, the Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Ondo State, has blamed Peter Obi and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for his loss in the just-concluded election. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerged victorious, winning all 18 local government areas with 366,781 votes, defeating the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate … Read more