Obasanjo’s unending war against Yoruba leaders
Leaders like the late Ahmadu Bello, an active participant in the recruitment process of mostly disadvantaged Nigerian youths into the military and many model builders believe […]
State govt, police probe killing of Catholic priest in Kogi
The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Samuel Opeyemi Oyetoro. Oyetoro was a priest at St. Mary’s Catholic […]
We Are Already Campaigning With Performance – Wike
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday declared that the commencement of political campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections would not distract […]
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Rwanda vs Nigeria: Chelle reignites the Super Eagles’ aspirations for the 2026 World Cup in Kigali.
On Friday, Eric Chelle became the inaugural non-Nigerian African coach to take the helm of the Super Eagles. The Malian coach directed his first match, resulting in a 2-0 win against Rwanda during a qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup. Chelle's appointment by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) took place on January 7, as he replaced Finidi George and succeeded interim coach Augustine Eguavoen. Since that time, he has dedicated three months to traveling across Nigeria, observing domestic league matches, and engaging with his players based in Europe. However, his initial team selection remained perplexing. Chelle opted for a highly offensive formation in Kigali, which appeared unbalanced on paper. Victor Osimhen, Samuel Chukwueze, Ademola Lookman, and Moses Simon were all included in the attacking lineup, while Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi occupied the midfield positions. "I had mixed feelings. […]
Baba Akande, who killed Chief Bola Ige?
The assassination of Bola Ige on December 23, 2001, remains one of the most painful and unresolved political murders in Nigeria’s democratic history. More than two decades after the shocking event, the question continues to echo across Nigeria’s political landscape: who killed Bola Ige? The mystery has resurfaced repeatedly in national discourse, particularly after remarks attributed to Bisi Akande suggesting that the late Lam Adesina, who was the Governor of Oyo State when the assassination occurred, had privately told him who was responsible for the killing. Yet the identity of the killers has never been publicly revealed, leaving the assassination of one of Nigeria’s most influential political figures unresolved.To understand the magnitude of the crime, one must first understand the stature of the man who was killed. Bola Ige was not merely a politician of the Fourth Republic; he was […]
Alao Akala’s Assets: Court Places Injunction
An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has granted an interlocutory injunction restraining Mrs Oluwakemi Alao-Akala and other family members who are parties in the ongoing dispute over the estate of the late former governor of Oyo State, Otunba Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala, from selling, disposing of or entering into any form of transaction on the contested properties pending the determination of the substantive suit.The order followed an application filed by the first daughter of the late governor, Oluwatoyin Alao Aderinto, who approached the court as claimant/applicant in Suit No. I/443/2024, seeking judicial intervention over the administration of the estate of the deceased politician.Joined as defendants/respondents in the suit are Oluwakemi Alao-Akala and Olamide Alabi, listed in the court processes as executors and administrators of the estate of the late former governor.Ruling on the motion on notice for an interlocutory […]
British film awards interrupted by racist slur from man with Tourette syndrome
It was the clip heard around the world after Sunday night’s BAFTA ceremony in London — a man yelling the n-word as two celebrated Black actors, Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo, presented an award on stage.The man was John Davidson, the subject of the British indie film “I Swear,” about a man with Tourette syndrome. Davidson, who has long campaigned for awareness of the condition, told CNN before the ceremony that he was worried about the involuntary tics that mark it.The actor Robert Aramayo, who plays Davidson in the film, went on to win the night’s award for best actor. Davidson said the young English actor studied him closely, asking questions like, “When you have a tic do you know where it comes from? What about tic triggers?” Speaking on the crowded red carpet, Davidson went on: “Certain things — like […]
Breaking News: Police Arrest Mirabel Over Alleged False Sexual Assault Claim
Breaking News: Police Arrest Mirabel Over Alleged False Sexual Assault Claim–Lagos ReportersThe Ogun State Police Command has taken popular TikTok personality Mirabel into custody as investigations intensify over claims that she may have fabricated a sexual assault allegation that recently went viral.Confirming the development on Friday, the Command’s spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the influencer is currently being held for questioning while authorities verify the authenticity of her initial report.“She is with us now and investigation is ongoing,” Babaseyi stated. When asked whether she could face charges for allegedly making a false report, the police spokesperson declined to draw conclusions, noting that the outcome would depend on findings from the ongoing investigation.“The facts will tell at the conclusion of our investigation,” he added.The case began after Mirabel, known on TikTok as @mirab351, posted a series of emotional videos online alleging that […]
Things you should know as President Tinubu signs the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 into Law
As President Tinubu signs the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 into Law, citizens should note the following 7 major changes:1. Voter registration: Documents required for voter registration are narrowed to 3 : a birth certificate, a Nigerian passport and a National Identification Number (NIN).2. Downloadable voter card: Voters can download their voter card from INEC’s website.3. Electronic transmission of results: Electronic transmission to IReV is compulsory.However, if it fails, the physical result sheet (EC8A) becomes the primary source of collation and results declaration.4. Mode of party primary election: The new bill adopts direct primaries and consensus as the only methods for political parties to nominate candidates.5. Disbursement of funds to INEC: Election funds must be released to INEC at least 6 months before the general election. Previously: 12 months.6. Deadline for submission of candidates’ list: Political parties must submit candidates […]
Three brothers. One promised to serve. One became president
Three brothers. One promised to serve. One became president. One walked among the broken.All three were killed before their work was finished. Their legacy refuses to die.With quiet reverence, we remember John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Joseph P. Kennedy Jr.—three brothers bound not only by blood, but by an uncommon sense of duty to something greater than themselves.Their lives were marked by triumph and tragedy, by hope and violence. Yet what defines them isn't how they died, but how bravely and compassionately they lived—and how much they sacrificed believing America could be better than it was.Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. was the eldest—handsome, brilliant, charismatic. The one their father groomed for greatness, the one expected to become president someday.He carried ambition not as ego but as responsibility. A Harvard graduate, a law student, he seemed destined for politics. But […]
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Obasanjo’s unending war against Yoruba leaders
Leaders like the late Ahmadu Bello, an active participant in the recruitment process of mostly disadvantaged Nigerian youths into the military and many model builders believe the major incentive for Nigerian youths and their counterparts elsewhere in West Africa for joining the military was the opportunity it provided to climb the social ladder. Additional incentives for many of the new recruits including the likes of Olusegun Obasanjo, driven by inferiority complex, was the potential acquisition of power and influence, through political intrigue and military tactics, instead of long years of intellectual and bureaucratic preparation which defined power wielders of the period. A young, very calculated Obasanjo therefore “ ‘set out early at dawn’, to scheme for power with great tenacity, without, in the words of Andrew Young, his friend and former United States’ UN permanent representative, “caring not about who […]
We Are Already Campaigning With Performance – Wike
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday declared that the commencement of political campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections would not distract this administration from delivering ongoing infrastructure projects, insisting that the government's greatest campaign strategy remains its performance. "We are already campaigning with our performance. The major campaign is to provide the dividends of democracy. What are you going to tell the people when you have nothing to show? Our campaign is showing what we have done," Wike said while inspecting ongoing road projects in Abuja. The minister stressed that governance and politics would not conflict under his watch, maintaining that the visible transformation across the FCT had already become the strongest campaign message for President Bola Tinubu's administration. "All we have to do is go back to the people and tell them we made […]
COAS, GENERAL SHAIBU APPROVES APPOINTMENT OF GOCs FOR THE 12 NEWLY ESTABLISHED NIGERIAN ARMY DIVISIONS
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, approves the appointments of General Officers Commanding (GOCs) for the newly 12 established Nigerian Army Divisions, following the approval by president Bola Tinubu. The landmark development forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the Nigerian Army's force structure. Under the new structure, 1 Division Kaduna will be responsible for security in Kaduna, Kano, Katsina and Jigawa States, while 2 Division Ibadan will cover Oyo, Osun, Ekiti and Ondo States. The 3 Division Jos will oversee Plateau, Bauchi and Gombe States. The newly established 5 Division, with Headquarters in Makurdi, will assume responsibility for Benue, Nasarawa and Kogi States, while 6 Division Port Harcourt will cover Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River States. 7 Division Maiduguri will be responsible for Borno and Yobe states while 8 Division Sokoto will retain responsibility for […]
INEC Declares Full Readiness for Osun Governorship Election
- Extends PVC Collection The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its readiness to conduct a free, fair, credible and peaceful Osun State Governorship Election on August 15, 2026, assuring stakeholders that all critical preparations have been concluded. Speaking at the Osun State Governorship Election Stakeholders' Forum in Osogbo, the Chairman of INEC, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, said the Commission had completed its logistical, technological and operational arrangements and was fully prepared to deliver an election that reflects the will of the people. To encourage greater voter participation, Prof. Amupitan announced the extension of the Permanent Voter Card (PVC) collection exercise to Friday, July 31, 2026, after revealing that 322,822 newly registered voters, representing 62 per cent, had collected their PVCs. He also announced that a mock accreditation exercise would hold on Saturday, August 1, across 12 selected […]
We Are stabilizing The Nation – President Tinubu Tells Catholic Bishops
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Tuesday in Abuja, assured that the ongoing restructuring of security operations and institutions will deliver victory over terrorism, banditry and kidnappings across the country. Receiving the leadership of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) led by its President, Most Rev. Matthew Ndagoso, at the State House, President Tinubu emphasised that Nigeria’s security architecture is being repositioned for greater efficiency. Most Rev. Ndagoso, Archbishop of Kaduna, attended the meeting with 19 CBCN leaders. Our correspondent reported that President Tinubu stated that the security challenges are being confronted through enhanced intelligence gathering, restructuring and repositioning of security institutions, improved logistical support, and prioritisation of frontline personnel welfare. He called on the CBCN and all religious leaders to actively condemn violent attacks, guide their members, and support government efforts to end insurgency. “We don’t have another country […]
Presidency, Oshiomhole chide Obi for attacking Tinubu
The Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, yesterday got a knock from the presidency for his Sunday television interview on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s political journey. The President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga accused Obi of serial political defections and insisted that President Tinubu’s political trajectories bear no resemblance to the NDC candidate’s. Onanuga, in a post on his verified X handle, @aonanuga1956, dismissed the appearance as a failed attempt to revive the former governor of Anambra State’s 2027 presidential ambition, describing it as a public relations disaster. He said Obi’s comparison of his movement across political parties with Tinubu’s political journey was misleading. Onanuga maintained that the President had remained committed to the progressive political tradition throughout his career. According to Onanuga, Tinubu began his political career in the Social Democratic Party […]
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