Senator Monday Okpebholo, who is set to become the Governor of Edo State, has approved the appointment of Fred Itua as his new Chief Press Secretary. It is worth noting that Okpebholo is set to assume the role of Governor tomorrow, November 12th. Itua, scheduled to assume office on Tuesday, makes the first official appointment…
Desmond Elliot, a well-known Nollywood actor who has ventured into politics, has refuted allegations that he identifies as gay. The debate kicked off following a blog that suggested various Nigerian stars, including actors and participants in reality shows, were homosexual. This compilation, featuring the names of notable individuals in the nation, led to a vigorous…
A newly emerged terrorist organization, referred to as “Lakurawas” or Mujahidin, has reportedly established considerable dominance over five local government areas in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Reports obtained by journalists revealed that the terrorists group now collect zakat and other forms of levies from local communities. The local governments impacted by this group’s activities include Tangaza,…
The Job Creation and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Secretariat, operating within the Office of the Vice President, has established a collaboration with esteemed musician and entrepreneur – Innocent Idibia (also known as Tuface) to garner public backing for the MSMEs sector. This formal partnership was cemented on Friday in Abuja, with Tuface and…
The Defence Headquarters has officially confirmed the emergence of a new terrorist organization referred to as ‘Lukarawas,’ which has intensified insecurity in the northwestern region of Nigeria. During a press briefing on military operations held on Thursday in Abuja, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba provided this information. Buba indicated that this…
A former Director-General of Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign council, Doyin Okupe, has advised Nigerian businessman and industrialist, Aliko Dangote, on who to support for the 2027 presidency. In a recent post via his official X handle, Okupe believes that either of the former presidential candidates from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar and…
Paul Ibe, the spokesperson for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has levelled accusations against President Bola Tinubu. Speaking at an interview with News Central TV, Ibe suggests that Tinubu is attempting to establish a dictatorship by targeting all major opposition parties, including PDP, the Labour Party, and the New Nigeria…
President Bola Tinubu has mandated that the nation’s national flag be flown at half-mast across Nigeria. This directive was issued in reflection of the nation’s mourning following the passing of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant-General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who succumbed to illness after a brief period of health. The directive was confirmed in…
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the postponement of today’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in honour of the late Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff. The President had earlier confirmed that the COAS died on Tuesday night after battling an undisclosed illness. It is worth noting that this week’s FEC meeting was…
Nigeria is currently in a state of mourning following the unexpected demise of Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff, who passed away on Tuesday in Lagos following a brief illness. Lagbaja’s death occurred just over a year since his appointment by President Bola Tinubu, a development that has been met with a…
