Author: Adeola Ibrahim
Nigerian singer, Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley has said he is ready to return to Nigeria to clear his name over his alleged involvement in the death of his former label signee, Mohbad. Naira Marley made the disclosure on Wednesday during an interview session with Social Media influencer, Reno Omokri. Since the death of Mohbad, […]
The National Deputy President of the Trade Union Congress, Tommy Etim, said nothing would stop the strike, noting that Nigerian workers were disenchanted with the Federal Government. He stated that the unions had given the government sufficient time to address their demands, stressing that the workers would not allow themselves to be deceived any longer. […]
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has notified the residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Edo, Kwara, and 22 other states of 48-hour downpour beginning on Thursday. In its weekly heavy rainfall forecast bulletin released on Wednesday, the agency told the residents to also expect flash floods. Other states listed are Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Plateau, […]
A National Diploma student of the Nasarawa State-owned Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic, Lafia, Taye Ajoke, who was kidnapped on Monday, has regained her freedom. Ajoke was released by her abductors after a ransom of N300,000 was paid. She was abducted after heavily armed men while shooting sporadically attacked her residence, Ombi 1, which is two […]
Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has lashed out at former President Olusegun Obasanjo for disrespecting traditional rulers in Oyo State by ordering them to “stand up and sit down” at a public function. Obasanjo, some weeks ago, asked monarchs who attended a road inauguration in Iseyin, Oyo State, to stand up and sit down when he […]
Marlian Music boss Afeez Fashola, aka Naira Marley, has responded to multiple claims fingering him in the death of late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka MohBad, saying they were resolving their issues before the untimely passing of the ‘Peace’ crooner. MohBad died on Tuesday, September 12, at the age of 27. The deceased, a former member […]
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has called on the Muslim Ummah in Oyo State to continue to pray for the leadership of the country and the state. The governor made this call on Tuesday, while congratulating Muslims in the state and across the country on the occasion of the 2023 Eid-el-Maulud, the festival commemorating the […]
The new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has said he will prioritise clearing the apex bank’s backlog of unsettled foreign exchange obligations in the near term. He said this on Tuesday during the screening session of members of the Senate. Cardoso promises to enhance transparency, fix corporate governance, and ensure confidence […]
Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State on Monday charged the Federal Government to concession federal roads passing through states to state governments. He said this had become necessary to guarantee roads lifespans as, according to him: “the current roads maintenance model has failed woefully.’’ Mbah made his suggestion when he inspected a flyover bridge that […]
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong has assured Nigerian workers that the government will soon conclude the issue of wage award. The Minister also appealed to the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, not to embark on its planned strike, and allow government work to resolve all pending issues. This is as the National Union […]
