The Chairman of Edo State Market Women Association, Blacky Ogiamen, led a protest on Thursday, rejecting the planned leadership imposition by the Iyaloja of Lagos, Chief Folasade Tinubu Ojo. Ogiamen emphasized her position as the legitimate chairman of the association, warning that market women leadership in Edo State should not be politicized. “We are saying…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has attributed the delay in his birth to the influence of supernatural forces, claiming that witches and wizards troubled his mother before divine intervention. This revelation was made during a drama presentation titled “Aremu omo Asabi,” held in remembrance of his late mother, Bernice Obasanjo, 66 years after her passing. The…
In a significant endorsement, former US President Barack Obama threw his support behind fellow Democrat Kamala Harris’ bid for the White House on Friday, delivering a major boost to her campaign against Donald Trump in the upcoming November presidential election. “Earlier this week, Michelle and I called our friend Kamala Harris. We told her we…
On Thursday, President Tinubu addressed a delegation of Islamic leaders led by Sheikh Bala Lau at the Presidential Villa, highlighting concerns about recent protests and ongoing economic reforms. Though he did not identify any specific sponsors, President Tinubu suggested that those orchestrating the protests possess alternative passports and conduct virtual meetings globally. “The sponsors of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Between January and July 2024, Nigeria lost an average of 437,000 barrels of crude oil daily, worth about $10 billion, due to theft, vandalism, and other criminal activities, the House of Representatives declared on Thursday. In response, the House of Representatives Special Committee on Oil Theft and Losses has initiated investigations into…
By Ayomide Otitoju On Friday, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) announced a significant recruitment drive for various positions across multiple departments within the energy company. The recruitment marks the first since NNPC’s full transition into a limited company in 2022. In a statement published on the company’s website, Soneye, a representative of NNPCL,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has passed away at the age of 82. An accomplished businessman and notable politician, Chief Iwuanyanwu’s death has elicited widespread condolences and tributes from across the nation. President Bola Tinubu, through his Special Adviser Chief Ajuri Ngelale, expressed his condolences to the Imo…
In a statement signed by Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Peter Afunaya, the Department of State Services (DSS) warned of a sinister plan by certain elements to infiltrate an upcoming protest and incite chaos and extreme violence. The DSS emphasized that while peaceful protest is a democratic right, it has uncovered a political…
Former Minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili has endorsed the nationwide protest scheduled for August 1-10, 2024, urging federal and state governments to approach the situation with civility and empathy. In a statement titled “My Position on the Nationwide Protest of our Young Citizens” posted on X on Thursday, Ezekwesili highlighted the severe economic hardships affecting…
