The members of the Olubadan-in-council have accused Saliu Adetunji, Olubadan of Ibadan, of commercializing chieftaincy titles in the town. The crisis between the monarch and the chiefs, who are members of the Olubadan-in-council, started when Abiola Ajumobi, former governor of the state, reviewed the Ibadan chieftaincy declaration and crowned 21 […]
Nigeria’s First Lady Aisha Buhari turned 49 yesterday. The beautiful wife of President Muhammadu Buhari is an interesting character. Here are eight quick things to know about her as compiled by TheNation: 1. Aisha Buhari was born on February, 11 1971. 2. She was born into the family of Nigeria’s […]
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Captain Musa Nuhu as the Director-General for the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority. The confirmation followed the adoption of the report of the Senator Smart Adeyemi-led Committee on Aviation, which conducted Nuhu’s screening. The President, General Muhammadu Buhari had requested the Senate’s approval […]
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has shown off his wives while celebrating his 60th birthday. The governor and former minister is married to three women who turned up for his birthday party and sat beside each other. The governor was showered with praises on his birthday by the Presidency […]
According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Tuesday, the consumer price index, which measures inflation, rose to 12.13% in January; hitting its highest point in 20 months. The index increased from the 11.98% recorded in December. The last time inflation was in this region was in […]
The Students’ Union President of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State, Adegboye Olatunji, who was arrested for alleged involvement in cultism, has been granted bail. DAILY POST reports that Olatunji was granted bail by a Magistrate Court sitting in Ifo area of Ogun State on Monday. The SUG President was […]
The Supreme Court will not hear application by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and sacked Imo State Governor, Emeka Ihedioha today. The case has now been adjourned till March 2. The PDP and Ihedioha are, by the application, praying the court to, among others, reverse its judgment on January 14 […]
A delegation sent by the President, Muhammadu Buhari has visited Katsina State to condole with the government and people over Friday’s killings by bandits. Bandits had killed 31 villagers in the state. His Chief of Staff, Mr Abba Kyari, led the delegation to Katsina, a State House statement by presidential […]
A Rwandan gospel singer, Kizito Mihigo who was in 2015 found guilty of plotting to kill President Paul Kagame, has been found dead. A police statement said Mihigo, 38, committed suicide in a cell. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison for formation of a criminal gang, conspiracy to […]
Many protesters have stormed the National Headquarters of the All Progressives Congress to demand the sack of the National Chairman of the APC, Adams Oshiomhole. The protesters under the aegis of the APC Young Stakeholders stormed the party headquarters at 11:00am. They carried various placards with inscriptions such as ‘Oshiomhole […]
