Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has opened a TikTok page. The former Anambra State governor made the announcement on his X handle on Tuesday. On the TikTok page, the former LP presidential flagbearer uploaded a video seeking followership and moves to build a new Nigeria that is possible. He said, “This is my official and only TikTok page. Kindly join me towards building a new Nigeria that is possible.” THE MAN PETER OBI Peter Gregory Obi, CON (born 19 July 1961) is a Nigerian politician and businessman who was the governor of…

The controversial corps member, Ushie Rita Uguamaye, who was in the eye-of-the-storm over her social media scathing criticism of the government last week, has apologised for “talking down” on Lagos. The serving corps member in Lagos, made headlines when she posted a video criticising government policies. In the viral video, Uguamaye called President Bola Tinubu a “terrible leader” and questioned the government’s commitment to tackling the biting economy. She lamented the poor living conditions in Lagos and argued that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme is not “beneficial.” Her outburst led to mixed reactions from government circles, the NYSC,…

Over 400 filling stations owned by independent oil marketers in Nigeria’s border communities have remained shut for about four years, following the Nigerian government’s directive to curb petrol smuggling into neighbouring countries. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) declared on Monday that the stations would remain closed despite growing complaints from marketers over revenue losses. The NCS insisted on sustaining the crackdown on fuel smuggling through its Operation Whirlwind, particularly due to the recent severe petrol scarcity in Niger Republic. The situation in Niger has led to a sharp increase in petrol prices, with the commodity selling for as high as…

President Donald Trump said Monday he was ending “immediately” the Secret Service protection details assigned to Democrat Joe Biden’s adult children, which the former president had extended to July shortly before leaving office in January. The Republican president on social media objected to what he said were 18 agents assigned to Hunter Biden’s protective detail while in South Africa this week. He said Ashley Biden has 13 agents assigned to her detail and that she too “will be taken off the list.” There was no immediate reaction from the former president’s office. Former presidents and their spouses receive life-long Secret…

Diana Ross is still “The Boss” at 80 — and, over six decades into her legendary career, she’s working on keeping up that title. “I’ll never retire,” Ross, who will turn 81 on March 26, told an audience of adoring fans at the second of two sold-out shows at Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre on Monday. In a year that has seen the deaths of such other music legends as Roberta Flack, Marianne Faithfull and Sam Moore of Sam & Dave, it was a welcome reminder that we still have other eternal pop icons among us. Indeed, Ross’ shows at Kings Theatre,…

A professor at Brown University’s medical school, who was sent back to Lebanon last week despite having a valid visa, allegedly told customs agents that she had attended the funeral of Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Iran-backed Hezbollah, the Department of Homeland Security said Monday in a statement. Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a 34-year-old Lebanese citizen with a valid H-1B visa, returned to the U.S. after visiting her family, according to the court petition filed by her cousin. She was detained Thursday at Boston Logan International Airport, where she was allegedly held for 36 hours “without any justification,” during which time…

In an astonishing tale of survival, a Peruvian fisherman has been found alive after spending 95 grueling days lost at sea. Máximo Napa Castro, 61, was rescued by an Ecuadorian fishing patrol on March 11, after drifting 680 miles off the coast of Ecuador. Castro’s ordeal began on December 7, when he set sail from his hometown of Marcona, a coastal town in southern Peru. He had enough food to last him two weeks, but bad weather struck just 10 days into his trip, sending his boat off course. When Castro did not return home, his family reported him missing,…

Nigerian dancehall singer Cynthia Morgan has joined the chorus of criticism against Tinubu’s decision to completely remove fuel subsidies. In a series of posts on her Instagram story, Morgan described the move as “terrible” and Tinubu as the “most terrible president Nigeria has ever had.” Morgan argued that reducing the fuel price to ₦500 per liter would ease the cost of living. She emphasized the need for a gradual transition, supported by proper development and infrastructure. “When you read The Soldiers of Fortune, you will realize Tinubu is not the most terrible president Nigeria has ever had, but nevertheless, removing…

The Vatican press office released a photo of Pope Francis on Sunday in a private chapel of Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, where he continues to receive treatment. The photo shows the 88-year-old pontiff seated in his wheelchair in front of an altar. It is the first photo released of the pope since he entered the hospital on Feb. 14 and was diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia. Pope Francis on Sunday, March 16, 2023, in his private chapel in his 10-floor apartment in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. Vatican The photo was taken in the private chapel of the pope’s 10-floor apartment in Gemelli, according…

Rave-of-the-moment singer, Ahmed Ololade Ayinde Odunsi, better known as Asake has bought a house for his father, Fatai Odunsi, and also sent money to take care of his medical bills. This comes few days after the father took to social media to accuse Asake of abandoning him, since his health began deteriorating in 2022. Odunsi, who has been battling a stroke, also alleged that Asake has not been financially supportive despite his fame and success. However, in a new video released on Sunday, Asake’s father revealed that his son has reached out to him. Speaking in Yoruba, Mr Odunsi said…