Author: Damilola

Former Labour Party presidential flagbearer in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, has again indicated his intention to run for president in 2027, linking his ambition to ongoing local elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Obi made the remarks while campaigning for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) election, telling supporters that their backing at the grassroots level is central to his broader political plans. “You see this coming election, support us in AMAC; it will help me. Your support in AMAC is critical to our journey. I am involved and contesting…

The Dalai Lama has expressed gratitude after winning his first Grammy Award, taking home the prize for best audiobook, narration and storytelling. The 90-year-old Buddhist leader, who has lived in exile in India for decades, was announced as the winner at Monday’s Grammy ceremony in Los Angeles for his book “Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.” Reacting to the honour on social media, he said: “I receive this recognition with gratitude and humility.” “I don’t see it as something personal, but as a recognition of our shared universal responsibility.” Widely respected across the globe for his advocacy…

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen marked a significant personal achievement on Sunday, scoring his 200th career goal and adding an assist as Galatasaray cruised to a dominant 4-0 victory over Kayserispor to tighten their grip on top spot in the Turkish Super Lig. The Nigeria international reached the milestone in emphatic fashion, taking his overall tally to 165 goals at club level and 35 for the national team, further cementing his reputation as one of the most lethal strikers of his era. Osimhen has now recorded 14 goals in 20 appearances in all competitions this season. He went into the…

The Anambra State Government has announced that Onitsha Main Market will reopen on Monday, February 2, allowing traders to resume full commercial and economic activities after a week-long closure. Governor Chukwuma Soludo had ordered the temporary shutdown after traders reportedly ignored the state government’s directive to disregard the long-standing Monday sit-at-home order associated with the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The directive was issued during an on-the-spot visit to the market by the governor, who was accompanied by top government officials and security operatives. Soludo had warned at the time that continued disobedience could result in a prolonged closure…

President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti, describing him as a bold voice of the masses whose music challenged oppression and transformed the global music landscape. The tribute, released on Sunday, followed Fela’s posthumous recognition with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award by the Recording Academy of America, making him the first African to receive the prestigious honour. “Fela was more than a musician. He was a fearless voice of the people, a philosopher of freedom, and a revolutionary force whose music confronted injustice and reshaped global sound,” Tinubu said in a statement personally signed…

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said policy reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu prevented at least 27 states from sliding into economic crisis. Idris made the remarks on Saturday while delivering a lecture at the 34th convocation and 43rd founders’ day ceremony of the Federal University of Technology, Minna. The lecture was titled ‘Youth and nation building: navigating opportunities in an era of national reforms’. According to the minister, before Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023, many states were struggling to meet basic obligations, including the payment of workers’ salaries. “President Bola Tinubu traversed the…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has taken legal action against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over its alleged failure to account for oil revenues totalling N22.3 billion, $49.7 million, £14.3 million and €5.2 million. The development was disclosed in a statement on Sunday by SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare. The lawsuit stems from allegations contained in the 2022 audited report of the Auditor-General of the Federation, published on September 9, 2025. The report reportedly highlighted several cases of unremitted payments, abandoned projects and questionable financial transactions linked to the national oil company. Filed last Friday at…

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has said the Labour Party (LP) remains resilient and influential despite the departure of its former presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Otti made the assertion on Saturday night while addressing members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) at a meeting in Abuja. Obi formally defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on December 31. While admitting that the party has experienced some setbacks, including the loss of lawmakers and interim national committee members through defections, the governor insisted that LP’s strength has not been diminished. “We regret the exit of our former leader and presidential…

Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has been posthumously recognised by the Recording Academy, becoming the first African artist to receive its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. The historic honour was conferred at the 2026 Special Merit Awards held in Los Angeles on Saturday, January 31, just ahead of the main Grammy Awards ceremony. Members of Fela’s family—Yeni, Kunle, Shalewa and Femi Kuti—were present to accept the award on his behalf. Speaking at the event, Yeni Kuti thanked the Recording Academy for the recognition, saying she believed her late father would be proud of the moment. She also paid tribute to family members…

President Bola Tinubu has arrived back in Nigeria following a state visit to Turkey aimed at deepening diplomatic and strategic ties between both countries. The aircraft carrying the president touched down at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 8:55pm on Saturday. The Presidency confirmed his return in a short statement made available to State House correspondents on Saturday evening. Tinubu commenced the official visit on Tuesday, during which he held a series of bilateral engagements with Turkish authorities. A major highlight of the trip was his meeting with Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Discussions…