The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged Senator Monday Okpebholo to disclose the procurement process for the newly initiated ’emergency’ overhead bridge at Ramat Park in Benin City. The opposition party has characterized the flyover as a white elephant project intended to reward political godfathers for their influence in undermining…
Thirteen educational institutions, along with 14 supervisors, have been placed on a blacklist by the West African Examination Council (WAEC) due to alleged examination misconduct in Kogi State. The Commissioner for Education, Hon. Wemi Jones, made this announcement during a meeting in Lokoja with several principals and supervisors implicated by WAEC for purported examination irregularities….
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government has removed the prohibition that limited the deployment of members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to the public sector, thereby permitting corps members to be assigned to private sector entities, including banks and oil and gas firms. A memorandum issued by the Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande,…
Following the viral “suspect challenge,” Nigerian music mogul Michael Ajereh, better known by his stage as Don Jazzy, has bemoaned his relationship status. The “suspect challenge” is reportedly a new social media fad when friends or couples alternately make fun of one another, particularly when it comes to their negative behaviors. The Mavin Records founder…
No member in President Bola Tinubu’s administration has the authority to disparage previous administrations, according to well-known comedian and Nollywood star Debo Adedayo, better known by his stage name Mr. Macaroni. Mr. Macaroni denounced the administration of President Tinubu for its insensitivity. He charged that the government was living rich at the expense of the…
Dayo Amusa, a well-known Yoruba Nollywood singer and actress, gave birth to a child in the US. The movie star reportedly acknowledged the delivery of her child after a picture of the child that was allegedly hers circulated online. Amusa, however, announced she had a boy on her own Instagram profile and posted a…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has formally rejected the results of the governorship election held on Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Ondo State. The party has pledged to contest the victory of Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) through legal means. The opposition party in Ondo State has asserted that pursuing…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the top five nominees in the men’s category in anticipation of the 2024 awards. Ademola Lookman, a forward for the Super Eagles, and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali have both made the final shortlist for the CAF Player and Goalkeeper of the Year Awards, respectively. In addition to Lookman…
President Bola Tinubu has dismissed Dr Chioma Ejikeme from her position as Executive Secretary of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate. This development comes just 13 months after her reappointment for an additional four-year term. A statement released on Monday by Olugbenga Ajayi, the Head of the Corporate Communications Unit at PTAD, confirmed that Tolulope Odunaiya…
The Nigerian Air Force declared on Monday that airstrikes executed by the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma resulted in the elimination of multiple terrorists in Niger State. This operation also focused on key arms storage facilities and the home of a notorious figure, Mallam Saleh, who is known to be an ally of Dogo…
