Human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore has raised the alarms of his arrest and brief detention by the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) on his arrival at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Sunday. Mr Sowore, who arrived in Nigeria after monthslong visit to the United …
Read More »President Tinubu Meets With King Charles At Buckingham Palace
President Bola Tinubu has met with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace in London, the United Kingdom. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. He described the meeting as private, highlighting the enduring and cherished relationship between Nigeria …
Read More »Photos: Atiku’s daughter, Laila, weds in Abuja
Laila Atiku, daughter of former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, exchanged marital vows with her partner, Saleh Maitala, at a ceremony held at the National Mosque in Abuja on Friday. Atiku, who shared the news on X on Friday, wrote, “The joy of giving away a daughter in marriage supported by …
Read More »Davido Lights Up Lagos With Iconic Performance At Kola Adesina’s 60th Birthday
With no shred of doubt, it was a night of vibrant energy, infectious beats and pure celebration in Lagos on Monday August 12, 2024 when Afropop superstar, David Adeleke otherwise known as Davido treated guests at the 60th birthday anniversary of Dr Kola Adesina MFR FNSE, to an electrifying musical …
Read More »Celebrating A Virtuous Woman, Mosunmola, As Her Husband Kola Adesina Celebrates Diamond Jubilee, By Emmanuel Ajibulu
Mrs Mosunmola Adesina wife of Group Managing Director of Sahara Group, board Chairman of Ikeja Electric, and Chairman AXA Mansard Insurance Plc, Dr. Kola Adesina (MFR) has practically distinguished herself as a virtuous and dutiful wife, usually seen by her husband’s side to cheer him on, and offer support without …
Read More »OBASEKI HAS THREATENED TO BURN DOWN NIGERIA: SPEAKING WITHOUT THINKING, By Kassim Afegbua
He roared and growled like a wounded lion; perhaps because his hyenas, tigers, leopards, and rottweilers could not hit Senator Okpebholo with their pointed arrows. They only succeeded in killing an innocent officer of the law, Inspector Onu Akor, with their poisoned bullets. Now, Governor Obaseki, unable to offer condolences, …
Read More »Gunmen Abduct Two Journalists, Family Members In Kaduna
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted two journalists in the Danhonu community, Millennium City in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The victims, Abdulgafar Alabelewe of the Nation Newspaper and AbdulRaheem Aodu of Blueprint Newspaper, were abducted at their homes, along with their wives and children on Saturday …
Read More »Authorities shut down UNIBEN indefinitely over students’ protests
The authorities of the University of Benin have shut down academic activities at the institution indefinitely. The decision was announced on Thursday, July 4, 2024. The university, in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, Dr. Benedicta Ehanire, attributed the decision to the refusal of the students to shift grounds …
Read More »[Pictures]: Residents of Rugan, Madaki & Environs In Nasarawa Fix Their Access Roads
Concerned Residents of Rugan Madaki and Environs (CRORMAE) have stepped up their community development initiatives by repairing their dilapidated main access roads along City College and Living Faith Church Alubarka road in Kaur Local Government, Nasarawa State. The work, according to information obtained from Gbenga Fawemimo and Aderemi Buraimoh was …
Read More »SERAP, Others Flay VP’s N21bn
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and some other Nigerians have expressed anger over the expenditure of N21 billion to build the official residence for Vice-President Kashim Shettima, at a time of economic hardship in the country. The new residence of the Vice President, located adjacent to the office …
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