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Tinubu returns to Abuja after Saint Lucia, Brazil trip

12 July 2025

The President’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga announced this in a post on his social media page. Recall that Tinubu departed Abuja for Saint Lucia and Brazil on June 28, 2025. The President paid a state visit to Saint Lucia as part of efforts to deepen Nigeria’s engagement with Caribbean nations and strengthen South-South cooperation. Tinubu on […]

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Bode George slams PDP defectors, calls motivations self-centred

12 July 2025

Speaking in an interview on National Television, George questioned the sincerity of these politicians, particularly in light of the current economic hardship faced by Nigerians. George, who has a long-standing figure within the PDP, expressed dismay at the exodus of members, including those who once held prominent positions within the party. He argued that their […]

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Osun Festival: Ataoja Osogbo debunks encroachment on Osun groove

12 July 2025

Oba Oyetunji called on stakeholders and sponsors of the Osun Osogbo Festival to invest and develop the Osun groove by siting permanent infrastructures and construction of protective wall across the landmass. This call was made by the monarch during a summit themed, “Tradition, Trade and Transformation: Building Africa’s Global Cultural Future” organised in preparation for […]

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Teenager strangules woman, following dispute in Kaduna

12 July 2025

According to a post by security analyst Zagazola Makama on social media, the incident occurred on Friday night during a dispute involving Faiza and a 13-year-old boy, Khalifa Abubakar Bashir, a resident of the Kamfanin Kobo neighbourhood. During the altercation, Hajara Bashir, the mother of the teenage boy, intervened but was allegedly grabbed by the […]

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“Coalition Good To Prevent Descent Into One-Party State” – Gbajabiamila

12 July 2025

Gbajabiamila made this known while speaking to journalists after casting his ballot in the Lagos State local government elections in Surulere. According to him, “It’s a welcome development with the coalition. It’s not the first time we’re seeing this. It’s a welcome development. In every democracy, we must have some level of opposition otherwise we’ll […]

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Ireti Kingibe resigns from LP, defects to ADC

12 July 2025

While addressing journalists, Kingibe described her move as a calculated and deliberate political decision, noting that her formal induction into the ADC would be marked with “fanfare.” “I’m totally and completely committed to ADC, but, as the senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, don’t expect me to just take a lunch break and go collect […]

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“Lagos LG polls peaceful” – Sanwo-Olu

12 July 2025

Sanwo-Olu, accompanied by his wife, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, cast his vote at Polling Unit 006, Ward E3, located at St. Stephen’s, Adeniji Adele, Lagos Island. Speaking after casting his ballot, the governor expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the poll, noting the presence of electoral officials, party agents, and the calm atmosphere at the polling unit. […]

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Nicki Minaj debunks rumours about being ‘broke’

12 July 2025

There were rumours that the ‘Anaconda’ hitmaker is “broke” after she called out billionaire music executive Jay-Z over an alleged $200 million debt. Some fans also claimed she went bankrupt after her recent tour. A fan alerted her about the rumour and why she didn’t react to it. Responding, Minaj said she is doing well […]

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Leadership crisis hits Benue ADC

12 July 2025

A fresh wave of crisis has erupted within the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Benue State, as over 500 members who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have made a U-turn, abandoning the ADC and returning to their former party. The defection and counter-defection come barely days after the ADC appointed former Senate […]

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Lagos council poll: “Why we’re absent” – NNPP

12 July 2025

Report has it that the election is being held across the 20 local government areas and 37 local council development areas, LCDAs, in the state. The NNPP National Publicity Secretary, Ogini Olaposi, said the decision was regrettable but necessary, citing limited options available to the party at the time. “We regret to inform all members […]

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