President Tinubu announces President Buhari’s passing, orders VP Shettima to the UK to accompany body back home President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari. President Buhari died today in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness. President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former […]
By Erewunmi Peace Nigeria is in mourning following the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Saturday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 82. The former leader reportedly passed away in a clinic in London, where he had been receiving medical attention. The news was confirmed by Bashir Ahmad, Buhari’s former media […]
Popular Nigerian broadcaster and media personality, Frank Edoho, has revealed that his second marriage to Sandra Onyenuchenuya has ended, admitting that despite his best efforts, the relationship could not be saved. Edoho, best known for hosting the iconic game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, made the candid revelation during an emotional interview on […]
Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, a titan of Nigerian entrepreneurship, has passed away at the age of 94. Renowned for his business acumen and philanthropy, Dantata died in the early hours of Saturday at a hospital in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, after a brief illness . A Life Well-Lived Born: May 19, 1931, Kano, Nigeria […]
By Damilola Adeleke The Lagos State House of Assembly has impeached its Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, following allegations of financial misappropriation. The impeachment took place during a plenary session on Monday, January 13, 2025. Obasa was accused of overseeing the withdrawal of N43.5 billion for backup vehicles and engaging in other controversial expenditures. These actions were […]
By Damilola Adeleke The long-standing legal dispute surrounding Nigeria’s Mambilla Hydroelectric Power project has reached a decisive phase. The International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Paris is set to hear the case in late January 2025. This contentious matter, which has lingered for over four years under Case No. […]
By Damilola Adeleke Renowned preacher and founder of Eternity Network International (ENI), Apostle Joshua Selman, has released his prophetic declarations for the year 2025. Themed “The Days of His Power”, Selman urged believers to align their lives with these utterances and trust in the transformative power of God’s Word to shape their destinies.In his New […]
By Damilola Adeleke In a significant recognition, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been named The Will newspaper’s 2024 Man of the Year. The newspaper’s editorial team stated that the decision to honor the president was a unanimous one, citing his reform policies over the past year as having a profound impact on Nigerians, marking a […]
By Damilola Adeleke Not less than 20 residents of Okija community in Anambra State have tragically lost their lives following a stampede during a rice distribution event on Saturday. Heartbreaking scenes captured in multiple social media videos show lifeless bodies sprawled on the ground, as shocked witnesses recount the chaotic moments leading to the tragedy. […]
By Damilola Adeleke “It takes your enemy and your friend, working together, to hurt you: the one to slander you, and the other to bring the news to you” – Mark Twain, 1835-1910.“It takes 20 years [or more] to make a reputation; and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’II do […]
Nigerian star, Ademola Lookman has been named the African Player of the Year at the prestigious 2024 Confederation of African Football Awards.
Award-winning actress and Box Office Queen, Funke Akindele, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone with her latest movie release, “Everybody Loves Jennifer”, becoming Nollywood’s biggest debut. This comes after her sold-out release at a United Kingdom (UK) premiere, which the actress proudly shared on Instagram. Taking to her Instagram page on Monday, Funke Akindele shared the […]
The Yoruba One Voice (YOV), a prominent Yoruba diaspora organization, has urged individuals criticizing Kemi Badenoch, leader of the British Conservative Party, to desist, warning that such actions could damage Nigeria’s image. In a statement by its General Secretary, Prince Adedokun Ademiluyi, the group condemned the attacks on Badenoch, describing her as a prominent figure […]
By Damilola Adeleke TikTok star Peller has announced his engagement to his partner, Jarvis, in a touching Instagram post. The post features a video capturing the special moment of the proposal. The surprise proposal took place at an upscale restaurant, where Jarvis initially seemed taken aback before being encouraged by friends and family to accept. […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria has clarified that all Naira banknotes, including old and new designs, remain valid and will not expire or be phased out
December 10, 2024 is the second appearance of Dele Farotimi in the defamation suit instituted against him by Aare Afe Babalola. Farotimi pleaded not guilty in his first appearance. Afe Babalola’s position remains constant: provide proof for your allegations against me. What happens on the 10th of December, 2024? Will Farotimi seek bail, provide proof […]
Born in London, Kemi Badenoch, a Nigerian, has just risen to the leadership of the Conservative Party in the UK, with the prospect of emerging a prime minister
Nigerian Youths for Atiku, NYFA, is asking the Tinubu administration to change its economic policies or resign. Dr. Kayode Adedayo, a socio-political technocrat and an aviation safety expert, speaks for the NYFA.
2024 NUJ Press Week in Ekiti State had Sylvester Abiodun Alabi, an Ekiti man, to deliver a lecture that signposts media responsibility towards societal peace.
Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele is Nigeria’s number four most powerful political office holder. A recent viral controversial social media report pitched the Senate Leader against the public. Could it be true that M.O.B. stands against a return to regional government? A journalist and public analyst, Abiodun Borisade, speaks on the subject.
