Author: Alade Adisa

The incoming governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Sunday, alleged that the outgoing governor of the state, Godwin Obaseki, has fled Nigeria through the land borders. With Okpebholo expected to be sworn into office on Tuesday, Obaseki will lose his immunity. Last week, Obaseki last week said he heard that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was planning to arrest him after the expiration of his tenure as governor, stressing that he is unfazed as he had nothing to worry about. In a statement made available to journalists on Sunday and signed by his media aide, Godspower…

President Bola Tinubu will be departing the country for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to attend the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, which will focus on the current situation in the Middle-East. A statement by presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga, on Saturday said the summit will commence on Monday, November 11, 2024. The statement said, “It is being held at the invitation of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and follows last year’s summit in the same Saudi city. “During the summit, President Tinubu is expected to address the ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict, emphasising Nigeria’s strong call for an immediate ceasefire and the urgent…

The wife of the President, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, has refuted the report making rounds on media platforms that she is part of the organizers of a proposed seven-day national prayer against the prevailing hardship in the country. The First Lady and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, had been reported to have spearheaded a planned national prayer session aimed at addressing Nigeria’s numerous challenges. The initiative, coordinated with Christian and Muslim religious leaders, seeks divine intervention for the country’s social, economic, and security issues, under the theme “Seeking the Intervention of God in Nigeria’s Affairs.” The event was announced…

An aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan has poured cold water on feminism, insisting that it was not founded to liberate women, but a ploy to manipulate them. In a tweet on his verified X handle, Omokri illustrated his view with the photograph of the first lady of Botswana, Kaone Boko, who kneeled publicly for husband and President Duma Boko as he was being sworn in to office. In his tweet, Omokri said, “This is the First Lady of Botswana kneeling in public to her husband, Duma Boko, as he was sworn into office today (Saturday). I am not saying…

Former Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Lagos State Chapter, Mr Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, was elected the new National President of the Union on Saturday. Akinsanya was the sole candidate in the election, which took place at the Union’s Zonal Secretariat along the Osogbo/Ikirun road. Delegates from the four Southwest states of Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, and Ekiti participated in the election. The election, held during the Union’s Quadrennial Delegate Conference, was monitored and observed by the acting National President of the group, Aliyu Issa-Ore. Issa-Ore, addressing the gathering, explained that the Union’s Constitution…

In its determination to combat terrorism in the country, troops deployed for counter-terrorism operations eliminated a total of 169 terrorists and arrested no fewer than 641 suspects across various theatres of operations. A statement by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj Gen Buba Edward, stated that 70 of the terrorists were killed in Kwallaram, Borno State, as a result of airstrikes, adding that several terrorists had been dislodged from their hideouts. The statement read, “Troops have intensified their offensive against terrorists and insurgents across the country. Synchronized airstrikes by the air force, along with ground operations by land forces,…

A just didcovered armed group known as Lakurawa, has reportedly killed 15 people and rustled over 100 cows in Mera, Augie Local Government Area of Kebbi State. While confirming the attack on Saturday, a prominent personality in the town, Alhaji Bashir Isah Mera (Yariman Mera), said the group invaded the town as people were getting set for Jumat prayer and made away with over 100 cattle. He said, “On hearing this, people of the town mobilized in their hundreds and pursued them to the bush in a bid to recover the cows. “There was exchange of fire between the people…

…Amid efforts to curb immigration In a significant shift in its immigration policy, the Canadian government has announced the cancellation of the 10-year multiple-entry visa for Nigerians and other foreign nationals., Before now, the visa allowed holders to freely enter and leave Canada for up to a decade, but the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has declared it is no longer considered the “standard document.” This move is part of broader efforts to manage the country’s population growth, which surged in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The IRCC has updated its guidelines, giving immigration officers greater discretion in…

Franklin Nwadialo, the newly elected chairman of Ogbaru Local Government Area in Anambra State, has been arrested in Texas, United States, over his alleged involvement in a $3.3 million romance scam. The U.S. Department of Justice confirmed his arrest, stating that Nwadialo is facing a 14-count charge and could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted. The 40-year-old official was taken into custody by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) upon his arrival in Texas and has since been transferred to the Western District of Washington for arraignment. The statement reads, “According to the indictment, Nwadialo used various…

The 2025 Grammy Awards are set to be a fierce contest among Nigerian musical heavyweights, with six artistes securing nominations in the same category. Davido, who has consistently represented Nigeria on the global stage, has earned his fourth Grammy nomination. This year, he is nominated for his collaboration on Chris Brown’s “Sensational” featuring Lojay, which made the cut for Best African Music Performance. The announcement has sparked excitement across the Nigerian music industry, as these artistes continue to showcase the rich and dynamic sound of Afrobeats and African music on an international platform. Davido, who made last year’s nomination, received…