By Damilola Adeleke U.S. President Donald Trump took his oath of office on Monday, January 20, raising his right hand but notably not placing his left hand on the two Bibles held by First Lady Melania Trump. This unprecedented move has triggered widespread discussions among Americans online. Google reported a spike in searches related to […]
By Damilola Adeleke President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to begin the process of withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO). This marks the second time Trump has initiated such a move, following his criticism of the WHO during the Covid-19 pandemic. Trump, signing the order shortly after his inauguration, […]
By Damilola Adeleke The internal conflicts within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deepened on Friday as the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, disavowed actions taken by the Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Abdulahi. In a controversial press conference in Abuja, Abdulahi overturned the party’s earlier endorsement of the Rivers State executive committee aligned with […]
By Damilola Adeleke The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of Betty Enekpen Otimenyin as the new Commissioner of Police for Edo State. This announcement, made on Thursday, January 16, 2025, comes as the current Commissioner of Police, CP Peter Umoru, prepares for his retirement on January 25, 2025. In a statement, Ikechukwu […]
By Damilola Adeleke The University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, has achieved a milestone by successfully conducting a complex urethral stricture reconstruction on a 50-year-old patient. Despite facing significant operational challenges, the surgical team displayed exceptional expertise and resilience, according to a statement by the hospital’s Public Relations Officer, Funmi Adetuyibi. The patient had sustained a […]
By Damilola Adeleke Transmission lines delivering power to parts of Abuja were targeted by vandals in the early hours of Friday. The attack occurred on the 132kV transmission line and underground cable supplying bulk electricity to the Central Area transmission substation in Katampe, Abuja. This incident has led to power outages in Maitama, Wuse, and […]
Documentary: Friday the 3rd of January, 2025 had Aramoko-Ekiti, the headquarters of Ekiti West Local Government in Ekiti State, Southwest Nigeria, playing host to visitors from different walks of life. From inside and outside Nigeria, friends, families and well wishers of Engineer Ademola Adetifa set the day aside to witness his installation as the second […]
By Damilola Adeleke Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) has initiated the expulsion process for 49 Higher National Diploma (HND) final-year students after uncovering alleged fake National Diploma (ND) results during a verification exercise. The students, from departments like Mass Communication, Computer Science, and Marketing, reportedly submitted falsified results from institutions such as The Polytechnic Ibadan and […]
By Damilola Adeleke Former local government chairmen from Osun West Senatorial District under the All Progressives Congress (APC) have called on party leaders to zone the 2026 governorship ticket to their district, emphasizing justice, fairness, and equity. During a press conference at the APC Senatorial Secretariat in Iwo, the group stated that Osun West remains […]
By Damilola Adeleke The Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, has announced the appointment of new principal officers during her first plenary session on Friday, January 17, 2025, following her election on January 13. Hon. Temitope Adewale of Ifako-Ijaiye State Constituency I was named the new Majority Leader, replacing Hon. Noheem Adams of […]
By Damilola Adeleke The Chief Magistrate Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, has ordered the remand of Reno Omokri, a former Special Assistant to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, in prison custody. This order follows a motion filed by the Nigeria Police Force on January 13, 2025. The court’s ruling, issued by Chief […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced plans to install solar panels in public universities across Nigeria to alleviate the financial burden of high electricity tariffs. This commitment was made during the 55th convocation ceremony of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, Yaba. Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, emphasized his administration’s […]
By Damilola Adeleke Melania Trump has taken a subtle jab at the Obamas, claiming the transition during her first move to the White House in 2017 was “challenging.” Her remarks come as Michelle Obama announced she would not attend President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration next week. In an interview with Fox News host Ainsley Earhardt, […]
By Damilola Adeleke The Chairman of Mercury Maritime Concession Company (MMCC), Rear Admiral Andrew Okoja (rtd), has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to revalidate the $27.29 billion Escravos Seaport Industrial Complex (ESIC) project in Delta State. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, Okoja emphasized the importance of federal government approval to enable the […]
By Damilola Adeleke Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, has revealed that 90% of expatriates working in roles designated for Nigerians lack the required work permits. He made this assertion on Wednesday while addressing the joint National Assembly committees on the interior during the ministry’s budget defense. Senator Adams Oshiomhole, Chairman of the Senate Committee […]
By Damilola Adeleke Following the passing of Oba Lamidi Adeyemi in 2022, the selection process for a new Alaafin of Oyo sparked widespread interest and debate. After nearly three years, Governor Seyi Makinde announced Prince Akeem Abimbola Owoade as the chosen successor, citing extensive consultations, divination, and intelligence reports. The traditional kingmakers, Oyomesi, had earlier […]
By Damilola Adeleke The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Nsukka Zone has criticized the Federal Government’s student loan scheme, calling it unsustainable and untested. The union warned against replacing the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) with the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) under the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024. ASUU’s Zonal Coordinator, Raphael Amokaha, emphasized […]
By Damilola Adeleke Says policies aim to eradicate bad governance… Lai Mohammed, Adewole, Oyebamiji, Alabi, Owoeye, Oyeweso, others grace occasion The pioneer National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Adebisi Akande, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms as a “child of necessity,” deliberately designed to eradicate bad governance and liberate Nigeria […]
After Prosecuting Donald TrumpJack Smith, the attorney who led the prosecution against United States President-elect Donald Trump, has reportedly resigned and left the country. According to a report submitted to U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, Smith completed his work and filed his final confidential report on January 7 before making the decision to step down. […]
Adeyemi Ikuforiji, a former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has attributed the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa to his complacency and neglect of his fellow lawmakers. Speaking during an interview on News Central, Ikuforiji explained that Obasa’s long tenure and increasing comfort in his role led to strained relationships with other members, making […]
