Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ondo State, has assured electorates and stakeholders of transparency in the Nov. 16 governorship election. Babalola gave the assurance during the inspection of sensitive materials by major stakeholders at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday in Akure. The REC, who said the sensitive materials would be distributed on Thursday, explained that the inspection of the…

Analysts are of the view that future millionaires and billionaires from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) subregion will emerge from among owners of Small and Medium Entreprise (SMEs).According to them, West Africa’s SMEs, leveraging the recently unveiled African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), will hit the ground running to become the next generation of mega-companies and achieve explosive, unprecedented economic growth.AfCFTA, which has now entered its operational…

In what some observers see as a potential nod to his political benefactors, Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has nominated Cyril Oshiomhole, son of the prominent political figure and former governor Adams Oshiomhole, as Commissioner for Health. This nomination, alongside other appointments, has sparked a wave of speculation across Edo State, with many citizens questioning whether the governor’s decisions are rooted in merit or political loyalty. Adams Oshiomhole, a…

The Federal Government has paid tribute to the late Abibat Mogaji, mother of President Bola Tinubu, by naming the ICT block at the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (MBNCWD) in Abuja after her. The ceremony, held on Tuesday, was attended by dignitaries and key figures in the women’s empowerment sector. Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, who officiated at the unveiling, described Mogaji as a “resilient matriarch”…

It was not the only plot to assassinate Trump during the US election but, had it succeeded, it could have changed the world more than any other event of the past six months.That’s because it was not the act of some lone wolf but a state-sponsored conspiracy by Iran concocted as an act of cold-blooded revenge – at least, that’s according to US Department of Justice charging documents unveiled by…

Donald Trump, president-elect of the United States, didn’t say he would restore electoral integrity in Nigeria.On Sunday, in a post on X, former President Goodluck Jonathan congratulated Trump on his election victory.“Dear President Trump. I extend my warmest felicitations to you on your election as the 47th President of the United States. Your impressive victory is a testament to the American people’s faith in your leadership and vision for the…

Former porn actress Mia Khalifa has told how she became a global adult star by “accident” but walked away from the industry to become an OnlyFans model and “feminist icon”.Her world was turned upside down after a stint as a sex worker in the adult film industry, RadarOnline can reveal.Khalifa has told how she became a global adult star by ‘accident’ but walked away from the industry to become an…

Following a historic 2024 election win, Trump begins his transition back to the White House, focusing on cabinet selections, policy priorities, and national security prep. His January 20 inauguration marks his second term start. Following a historic comeback victory in the 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump has become president-elect of the United States, having defeated current vice president Kamala Harris in a highly contested race. This election marks a rare…

All over social media, American women are shaving their heads and swearing off sex with their partners in protest at Donald Trump’s re-election. Quoting the 4B movement, which originated in South Korea, they are urging other women to adopt the principles of no dating, no intercourse, no marriage and no children to ‘punish’ their menfolk for choosing Trump over Kamala Harris. Don’t get me wrong: I have serious reservations about…

“We cannot continue to tax poverty when we are supposed to promote prosperity” – President Bola Ahmed TinubuSenator Alli Ndume. Controversial. Outspoken, brilliant and engaging. Of all his attributes I did not find a place for ‘willful ignorance’ as one of his attributes or did I miss something? His Channels Television Interview was at once interesting and absurd coming from a person of his status : ranking Senator of the…

In September, Vice President Kamala Harris met with one of America’s most powerful unions at its Washington headquarters. She said she’d protect union jobs and workers’ livelihoods better than Donald Trump.But leaders of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, long staunchly allied with her Democratic Party, appeared unconvinced.When Harris argued that her Republican rival was no champion of the working class, the union bosses grilled her, questioning whether she and President…

The Nigerian national grid collapsed again on 8 November, immediately after the Federal Government set up a committee that submitted a report. This collapse came barely 24 hours after repair. This recent collapse made it the 11th time in 2024, leaving millions in the dark and causing massive disruptions to businesses and daily life. Several experts have argued that the issue is deeper than mere technical failures, resulting from a…