July 3, 2024

Monarch Calls for National Celebration of Wole Soyinka’s Contributions

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The paramount ruler of Egba land, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, has urged the Federal Government to declare July 13 as Wole Soyinka Day, in honor of the Nobel laureate’s invaluable contributions to literature and humanity. The monarch also suggested conferring the second highest national honor, Grand Commander of Order of Niger, on Soyinka. Oba Gbadebo made […]

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INEC Lacks Constitutional Power to Conduct LG Elections, Says Yakubu

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has clarified that the commission lacks the constitutional authority to conduct local government elections, except in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Yakubu made this statement during a two-day induction retreat for INEC Resident Electoral Commissioners in Lagos. Yakubu emphasized that the Constitution establishes both INEC

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Cristiano Ronaldo Announces Euro 2024 Will Be His Last

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Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that Euro 2024 will be his final European Championship. The 39-year-old made the announcement after Portugal’s thrilling penalty shootout win over Slovenia in the round of 16. Ronaldo had a chance to score in extra time but saw his penalty saved by Jan Oblak. However, he redeemed himself by

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Actress Toyin Abraham Reportedly Has Online Critic Arrested for Wishing Death on Her Son

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Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has reportedly had an online critic arrested for wishing death on her son. The arrest comes after a heated exchange between the actress and the X user, identified as @Yarlo, who made the threatening comment. The exchange began when @Yarlo wrote, “Your son go kpai soon” (Your son will die soon).

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Labour Party Condemns Politically-Motivated Jailing of Enugu Candidate

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The Enugu State chapter of the Labour Party has vehemently denounced the imprisonment of its candidate, Bright Ngene, who was sentenced to seven years in prison on trumped-up charges. Ngene, the candidate for Enugu South Urban State Constituency, was tried and convicted in a manner the party describes as politically motivated and biased. The party

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House of Representatives to Investigate WAEC’s Revenue and Expenditures

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The House of Representatives has mandated its Committee on Basic Education to investigate the West African Examination Council’s (WAEC) Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) from 2018 to 2023. This decision follows a motion brought by Representative Amobi Ogah, who expressed concerns over WAEC’s financial management and potential misuse of public funds. WAEC, a treasury-funded organization, receives

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Euro 2024 Quarterfinals Set: Powerhouses Face Off

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The Euro 2024 quarterfinals are officially locked in, following the conclusion of the Round of 16 on Tuesday night. The eight teams that have advanced to the next stage are ready to battle it out for a spot in the semifinals. The Netherlands secured a convincing 3-0 win over Romania, with Malen scoring twice, and

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BBNaija’s Ka3na Warns VeryDarkMan: Multiple Arrests Can Ruin Your Future

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Big Brother Naija star, Ka3na Jones, has cautioned social critic, Martins Otse (aka VeryDarkMan), about the consequences of his multiple arrests. VeryDarkMan has faced several arrests for cyberbullying and defamation allegations, with his latest arrest occurring in Abuja on Sunday. Ka3na advised VeryDarkMan to be mindful of his actions on social media, as his repeated

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Poultry Industry in Crisis: Over 30% of Farms Shut Down in Six Months

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The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has revealed that more than 30% of poultry farms across the country have closed down in the last six months. This alarming trend is attributed to the high cost of operation, which has led to the skyrocketing price of eggs. According to PAN’s National Publicity Secretary, Godwin Egbebe, the

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Patrick Doyle: Satan Controls Entertainment Industry, Warns Gospel Singers

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Nigerian filmmaker Patrick Doyle has made a bold statement, claiming that the entertainment industry is under Satan’s control. His comment comes on the heels of Tems’ controversial BET award win in the gospel category, despite being a secular musician. Doyle expressed sympathy for mainstream gospel artists who feel betrayed by Tems’ win, but also cautioned

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