Former African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore is worried about what he calls the lack of progress in Ondo State. The state should be lamenting bad leadership, not the announcement of public holidays, according to Sowore, a native of the state who is from Kiribo in the Ese-Odo Local … Read more
After Fela Anikulapo Kuti was posthumously honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Recording Academy of America, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu paid tribute to the late Afrobeat pioneer. The president of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, released a statement praising Fela, calling him “more than a musician,” a revolutionary whose music challenged injustice and transformed … Read more
On Monday, federal court officials will formally charge individuals linked to the tragic attacks in Yelwata, Benue State. On Sunday, the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice made this information public in a statement they sent to journalists. After what it called “a painstaking investigation and collaboration by government … Read more
This past Friday, employees of the FCT Administration were paid their January salary, according to Lere Olayinka, who is the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Of the five months’ arrears of the salary award, Olayinka noted that FCTA workers have … Read more
A nonprofit organization in the US comprised of military veterans with Igbo descent, known as the American Veterans of Igbo Descent (AVID), has declared its solidarity with the sit-at-home order set to take place in the southeastern region of Nigeria on Monday, February 2, 2026. Emma Powerful has called for the action on behalf of … Read more
Schools in Kwara State have been ordered to reopen by the state government, following what officials are calling a marked improvement in the security situation. All schools, public and private, are to start classes on Monday, February 2, 2026, according to a statement issued on Sunday by Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, commissioner for education and human … Read more
Mr. Paul Haanongon claimed that BSUTH intentionally delayed his salary for eight months, but the hospital’s administration has denied the claim. In a live Facebook broadcast on February 1, 2026, Mr. Haanongon accused Dr. Terungwa Stephen Hwande and the rest of the hospital’s management of deliberately withholding his salary. The hospital, however, rebutted the accusations, … Read more
The Red Devils should recruit Real Madrid striker Arda Guler, according to Louis Saha, a former player for Manchester United. Despite the young Turkish player’s current Real Madrid struggles, he thinks Manchester United will be the perfect fit for him. According to the ex-striker, who spoke to the Manchester Evening News, the Manchester United player … Read more
Prior to their match against Croatia, three players from the Premier League and Cristiano Ronaldo have withdrawn from the Portugal roster. Their 5-1 triumph over Poland on Friday solidified their position as the group leaders in the UEFA Nations League, and they were the 2016 Euro Cup victors. Aside from Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes also found … Read more
Singer Daniel Anidugbe of Nigeria, better known by his stage name Kizz Daniel, has said that he will be taking a break after the release of his upcoming extended play (EP). After his next extended play (EP), “Uncle K,” drops on November 29, 2024, the artist has stated that he will wait until 2026 to … Read more