Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has charged Osun residents and voters to ignore threats from the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) and troop out en masse to vote for his re-election on August 15. Adeleke’s comments came as his campaign organisation, Imole Campaign Council, alerted the country and the international community to what it called…
The presidency has defended the administration of President Bola Tinubu after the Bishop Emeritus of Abuja, John Cardinal Olorunfemi Onaiyekan, criticised the administration, accusing the President’s aides of shielding him from the realities facing Nigerians. His comments drew a sharp response from the Presidency, which said the cardinal was not speaking on behalf of all…
Nigerian musician, composer, and political activist Fela Anikulapo-Kuti died at his home in Lagos onAugust 2, 1997, at the age of 58.His older brother, Dr. Olikoye Ransome-Kuti, announced the news at a press conference the followingday, stating that the immediate cause was heart failure, with complications arising from AIDS.Fela, born Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti on…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has criticised the choice of former Rivers StateGovernor Rotimi Amaechi as running mate to Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress (ADC)presidential candidate for the 2027 election.Wike described the pairing as offering no electoral advantage, particularly in Rivers State and the South-South region. Wike made the remarks during…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the President Bola Tinubu administration for whathe described as relying on misleading statistics to mask Nigeria’s economic challenges.Atiku said no amount of “lying with statistics” or creative accounting could hide the realities of hardshipfaced by ordinary Nigerians.In a statement issued on Sunday, August 2, 2026, by his Senior…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has responded sharply to recent comments by ex-PresidentOlusegun Obasanjo, recalling how he supported Obasanjo financially and personally after his releasefrom prison.Atiku also defended his opposition to Obasanjo’s alleged third-term bid, saying he has no regrets.In a statement issued on Saturday, August 1, 2026, by his Senior Special Assistant on PublicCommunication,…
The Allied People’s Movement (APM) has challenged President Bola Tinubu to visit local communitiesand markets across the country to witness firsthand the impact of his administration’s economic policieson ordinary Nigerians.The party made the call on Monday, July 28, 2026, amid growing public frustration over rising costs andhardship. APM National Publicity Secretary Abubakar Yusuf stated that…
South African host and comedian, Trevor Noah is facing backlash after advertising a new tourism campaign. He encourages visitors to explore South Africa’s diverse cultures, stunning landscapes, wildlife and local cuisine. However, many social media users have criticised the campaign, arguing that it does not address concerns about xenophobic attacks and anti-foreigner sentiment that have…
American actor and musician Jared Leto has been accused of criminal sexual conduct by four women. This was revealed in a new BBC documentary dating back more than two decades. The women, who say they met Leto between 2002 and 2016 when they were teenagers, allege incidents including sexual assault, grooming, statutory rape and threats…
World Trade Organisation Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has detailed how a deliberatecommunication strategy helped Nigeria secure its landmark $30 billion Paris Club debt relief underformer President Olusegun Obasanjo.She shared the account on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the public presentation of the book The Painand the Promise by communications expert Paul Nwabuikwu in Abuja. Recalling her…
