Fela a role model, not a good father – Yeni Kuti
Yeni Kuti, the daughter of afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has disclosed that the late singer was not a good father. In a recent chat with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, Yeni opened up on being raised by Fela alongside some of her siblings. According to the TV host, Fela was verbally abusive towards some of his […]
Umahi sacks 17 Perm Secs, re-appoints others
Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi, on Saturday, sacked 17 Permanent Secretaries, who superintended various ministries in the state, until Friday. The Permanent Secretaries’ sack came two days before the handover of power to the incoming administration which will be led by the All Progressives Congress’ Hon. Francis Nwifuru. Umahi announced the sack during the Valedictory […]
Buhari to address Nigerians 7am Sunday
The President, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), will at 7:00am Sunday, deliver his farewell message to Nigerians. Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, disclosed this in a statement he signed on Saturday evening titled ‘President Buhari broadcasts to the nation.’ According to Adesina, “President Muhammadu Buhari will make a farewell broadcast as President, […]
Aisha Buhari urges children to shun drug abuse
The First Lady, Aisha Buhari, on Saturday, in Abuja, urged children to be patriotic by “shying away” from drug abuse. “We want you to support your nation by shying away from drugs,” Mrs. Buhari said at a Children’s Day celebration organised by the Presidential Transition Council at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. She said […]
Children’s Day: Adeleke urges protection of younger generation’s rights
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called for the protection of the rights of children, noting that priority must also be given to basic needs of the younger generation to guarantee better future for the society. Adeleke spoke on Saturday at the Osogbo City Stadium venue of the events organised in commemoration of this year’s […]
Bayern crowned Bundesliga champion as Dortmund blows chance
Dortmund has yet again failed to secure their first league victory since 2012 after Bayern Munich snatched the Bundesliga on the final day. Dortmund, who entered the final day two points clear at the top, were denied being crowned champions of their first league victory in 11 years and had to settle for a 2-2 […]
Supreme Court accuses PDP of cyberbullying
The Supreme Court has accused the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, of cyberbullying. The apex court stated this on Friday delivering judgment in an appeal filed by the PDP, seeking to void the election of President-elect, Bola Tinubu on the grounds that his running mate, Kashim Shettima, was guilty of double nomination. Justice of the supreme […]
Inauguration: Group begins tracking of Tinubu’s campaign promises
An election observation organisation in Nigeria, Transition Monitoring Group, has inaugurated a compendium to track the campaign promises of the president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu who would be sworn in as the 16th President of Nigeria on May 29, 2023. The compendium contained campaign promises made by the four major presidential candidates during the electioneering period. […]
May 29: Group to host VIPs, provide live streaming for inauguration
A group under the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Tinubu Support Group, on Saturday, said it had made live streaming arrangements for dignitaries and general public who may not have access to the Eagle Square, Abuja, the venue of the swearing-in of president-elect, Bola Tinubu and his vice, Kashim Shettima, on Monday. A statement by its […]
Man demands divorce over wife’s exceptional beauty
A 40-year-old man, Arnold Masuka has asked a local court in Lusaka, Zambia to dissolve the marriage between him and his wife, Hilda Mleya as a resulf of her exceptional beauty. According to a report by Zambia Observer, Arnold asked for divorce from his wife because her beauty has caused him sleepless nights. Arnold who […]