By Damilola Adeleke Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo on Monday visited Torankawa village in Bunkure Local Government Area, Kano State, to console the families of 16 hunters killed in Uromi, Edo State. The hunters, who were traveling from Port Harcourt to Kano for Sallah celebrations, were intercepted and […]
By Damilola Adeleke The Toronto Police Service has reported a missing Nigerian man, identified as Omotayo, last seen on March 25 in Oakville, Canada. Omotayo, 32, was last spotted in the Trafalgar Road and Dundas Street East area. Described as 6’0”, weighing 160-170 lbs, with a thin build and short black hair, he was wearing […]
By Damilola Adeleke Concerned stakeholders have issued a legal warning to Donald Fajuyi, son of Nigeria’s late military hero, Colonel Adekunle Fajuyi, over plans to sell his father’s historic home in Ado-Ekiti. The house, which was rebuilt in 2008 with funds from President Bola Tinubu, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, and other well-meaning Nigerians, was intended to […]
By Damilola Adeleke President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a comprehensive reconstitution of the management teams for 12 River Basin Development Authorities across Nigeria. The move is part of a broader strategy to unlock the potential of the nation’s water resources and drive sustainable development. In an official statement, Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and […]
By Damilola Adeleke Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reports claiming that his principal collapsed in Abuja. Speculation spread across social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), alleging that Wike slumped at an event in the […]
By Damilola Adeleke President Bola Tinubu has appointed the national publicity secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, as board chairman of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu also approved the appointment of Hon. Fatuhu Mohammed Buhari from Katsina State as director-general of the […]
By Damilola Adeleke A Nigerian man, Adetunji Opayele, popularly known as TeeJay, has tragically lost his life after being struck by a car while riding his bike. The driver, identified as Biola Adams-Odutayo, allegedly refused to take him to the hospital, citing concerns that his blood would stain her car. The incident, which has sparked […]
By Damilola Adeleke Former Rivers State Head of Service, George Nwaeke, has dismissed reports of his alleged kidnapping, clarifying that he is safe in Abuja. In a video circulating on social media, Nwaeke reacted to an earlier interview given by his wife, Florence Nwaeke, who claimed that he had been abducted and forced to make […]
By Damilola Adeleke A 24-year-old upcoming singer, Paul Obukowho, has reportedly died while in the custody of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Delta State Police Command in Asaba. Reports indicate that he was detained and subjected to severe torture before succumbing to his injuries. How It Happened According to SaharaReporters, a police source […]
By Damilola Adeleke The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has welcomed several high-profile politicians who have defected from their previous parties to support SDP’s ambition for the 2027 elections. Among the new members are Emiyare Etete (Rivers), Elder Chris Agu (Enugu), Anthony Umeh (Anambra), Abdulkareem Mustapha (Kwara), Capt. Ahmed Kaugama (Jigawa), and Adam Idris, a former […]
By Damilola Adeleke The Campaign for Democracy (CD) has demanded an apology from Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, accusing her of misconduct on the international stage following her suspension from the National Assembly. The organization expressed concerns that her actions have damaged Nigeria’s reputation globally. In a statement released on Thursday, CD criticized the senator for bypassing […]
By Damilola Adeleke Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has expressed concerns about the current state of Nigeria’s democracy. In a recent statement, Obi highlighted issues he believes are undermining democratic principles in the country. His remarks have sparked reactions from various political figures and commentators. A presidential aide, Bayo […]
By Damilola Adeleke Bisola Ajimobi Kola-Daisi, the eldest daughter of the late former governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, has passed away in the United Kingdom. A former aide to the late governor, who requested anonymity, confirmed the tragic news to Tribune Online on Thursday. According to the source, Bisola died after a brief illness, […]
By Damilola Adeleke Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Public Communication and Social Media, has confirmed that Nyesom Wike is open to peace discussions to resolve the ongoing political conflict in Rivers State. According to a report by PUNCH, Wike is not opposed to mediation but maintains that Governor Siminalayi […]
By Damilola Adeleke The Federal Government has officially commenced the payment of ₦77,000 monthly allowance to National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s announcement of the salary increase initially sparked excitement among corps members nationwide. However, the delayed implementation caused frustration, as they continued receiving the previous ₦33,000 allowance for nearly six […]
By Damilola Adeleke The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), has dismissed all political office holders in the state. This move affects officials appointed by the suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, including the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Chief of Staff, commissioners, board members, and heads of agencies. Special advisers, senior special […]
By Damilola Adeleke Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has ordered the creation of temporary shelters for individuals displaced by recent communal conflicts in Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun. The governor also confirmed the continuation of a 24-hour curfew, reinforcing security measures in the affected areas. The clashes, which began as a land dispute between Ifon […]
By Damilola Adeleke The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays in celebration of Eid-el-Fitr. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the government. In a statement released by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani, the minister extended his […]
By Damilola Adeleke A report by Proshare has identified Ebenezer Onyeagwu, the CEO of Zenith Bank, as the highest-paid employee in Nigeria. The report, published in November 2024, states that Onyeagwu earns a basic salary of ₦2.17 billion annually, which translates to ₦5.9 million per day. Top 10 Highest-Paid CEOs in Nigeria (2024) Highest-Paid CEOs […]
By Damilola Adeleke Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Public Communication and Social Media, has stated that Nyesom Wike is open to peace talks aimed at resolving the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. According to a report by PUNCH, Wike is not opposed to mediation efforts but believes that Governor […]
