A few hours after Kenneth Okonkwo, the former spokesman of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, announced his resignation, the party's leadership labeled him as one of the moles in their camp.
Okonkwo left the Labour Party on Sunday, citing ongoing internal strife and a leadership crisis threatening to fracture...
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Communication and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga has reacted to the endorsement of the planned nationwide protest over the current economic hardship by Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in last year’s general elections, Peter Obi.
Some youths are organizing a nationwide protest from...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has outlined conditions for Nigerians wishing to use Eagle Square for the nationwide protest on August 1.
Wike detailed these conditions during a town hall meeting in Abuja on Saturday, aimed at discouraging FCT residents from participating in the protest.
He...
The Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET) is set to exit the electricity market as the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) issues licenses to multiple firms. These firms will be responsible for buying and selling electricity in bulk from power generation companies (GenCos).
This change is outlined in an order...
Leader of the Real Concerned Citizens of Lagos State, Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya (MC Oluomo), has appealed to Nigerians, particularly those behind the hunger protest, to give President Bola Ahmed Tinubu more time.
Akinsanya made this statement during a briefing at Akima Hotel, Oshodi.
He emphasized that meaningful development comes with challenges...
Veteran broadcast journalist, Alhaji Lawal Yusufu Saulawa, passed away at the age of 80.
He died on Saturday night at his residence in Badikko, Kaduna South Local Government Area.
Saulawa had a distinguished career, serving as a BBC correspondent in the 70s, Commissioner of Information in old Kaduna State in the...
Ever notice how some people seem to defy the laws of aging? They’re in their 60s or older but still look like they could be in their 40s. It’s as if they’ve discovered a secret fountain of youth. What’s their secret?
Chances are, it’s not a youth-preserving potion or a...
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage one’s own emotions and those of others. It plays a crucial role in personal and professional life, influencing the quality of relationships, decision-making, and overall success. People with low EQ often exhibit certain behaviors without realizing their impact...
Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in last year’s general elections, has expressed his support for the planned nationwide protest against the current economic hardship.
Some youths are organizing a nationwide protest from August 1 to 15 in response to the rising cost of living and...
Eggs are highly nutritious and an affordable source of complete, highly digestible protein. They contain essential nutrients, including choline, which contribute to heart health and brain development. Their nutritional value makes them beneficial for maintaining a healthy weight and optimizing body composition.
If you're not allergic to them, eggs make...
Cassava, a tuber that contains no protein or gluten, is very beneficial for the body and good for everyone, including children.
Cassava is rich in nutrients and is the third most carbohydrate-rich food in our environment, after rice and maize.
Scientifically known as Manihot esculenta, cassava is grown and consumed in...
Popular comedian and skit maker Denilson Igwe has revealed details about his fallout with former collaborator Mark Angel.
In a teaser for an upcoming episode of the podcast 'The Honest Bunch,' Igwe suggested that he parted ways with Mark because he discovered that Mark was cheating him and the rest...
Senate leader Senator Opeyemi Bamidele has ruled out the possibility of contesting the Ekiti State governorship election in 2026.
Bamidele stated that his focus is on working with other progressive-minded individuals in the state to support the incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji for a second term, allowing him to continue his...
The Northern Youth Leaders Forum, representing 42 northern youth organizations, has announced that its members will not take part in the planned nationwide protest against hunger and poor governance.
Elliot Afiyo, the National President of the forum, disclosed this in a statement released to journalists on Sunday.
The protest, named #EndBadGovernance,...
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State explained on Saturday why he has been operating from his private residence in Umuehim Nvosi, Isialangwa South Local Government Area, instead of the Government House in Umuahia.
During a project commissioning at the Arochukwu LGA headquarters, Otti revealed that the Government House buildings are...
Three out of the four House of Assembly members elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party in Kebbi State have defected, along with their supporters, to the All Progressives Congress.
Announcing their defection during the APC flag-off campaign for the Local Government Elections at Koko Besse Local Government...
Kalvin Phillips wants to leave Manchester City permanently, Kelechi Iheanacho closes in on Sevilla move, PSG targets Nico Williams deal.
England midfielder Kalvin Phillips, 28, has informed Manchester City he wants a permanent move away from the club, with Everton and Aston Villa considering a loan deal. (Football Insider)
Nigeria striker...
The Lagos State Government has clarified that it did not revoke all existing building permits, contrary to some online reports.
Instead, the government explained that it had opened a three-month amnesty window from May 2 to July 30, 2024, allowing property owners to obtain or perfect their planning permits without...
A former Deputy Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly and a former lecturer at Tai Solarin College of Education, now Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Dr. Tokunbo Oshin has passed away.
He died at a private hospital in Sagamu on Saturday night following a brief illness. He...
Kenneth Okonkwo, former spokesman for the Labour Party (LP) presidential campaign council, has ruled out a move to any of the opposition parties. On Sunday, Okonkwo announced his exit from the Labour Party, emphasizing that he will not be joining the All Progressives Congress (APC) or the Peoples Democratic...
The spokesperson for the Labour Party presidential campaign in the 2023 general election, Kenneth Okonkwo, has resigned from the party.
Okonkwo primarily blamed the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and the ongoing crisis within the party for his decision.
The filmmaker-turned-politician also criticized the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All...
Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of President Bola Tinubu and Iyaloja General of Lagos, has urged market women in Dosumu Market, Lagos, to advise their children against participating in the planned August 1 hunger protest.
In a viral video on Sunday, Tinubu-Ojo addressed the market women in Yoruba, encouraging them to warn...
According to The Punch, The National Assembly has delayed the transmission of the minimum wage bill and is expected to send it to President Bola Tinubu by Monday.
The bill, which underwent second and third readings in both legislative chambers of the National Assembly shortly after being transmitted by the...
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has provided reasons for not reverting to the old electricity tariff as directed by the House of Representatives.
On Tuesday, the House instructed NERC and the electricity distribution companies to reverse the tariff hike imposed on Band A customers.
The NERC had increased the electricity...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has attributed the current fuel supply tightness and distribution issues to a hitch in the discharge operations of a few vessels.
Olufemi Soneye, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd., made this known in a statement on Saturday in response to...
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) announced that it did not receive, classify, or approve the release of the controversial hijab-brandishing movie "Three Working Days."
The board clarified its stance in a statement shared on its official Instagram page on Friday.
According to the statement, the NFVCB is committed...
The Rivers State Police Command has announced that Governor Siminalayi Fubara has redeemed the N100 million bounty on the head of notorious cult leader Gift Okpara, aka 2Baba.
Okpara and his gang members were responsible for the murder of Divisional Police Officer Superintendent Bako Angbashin in the Oduemude area of...
The Federal Government has tightened security at all national borders ahead of the planned nationwide protests scheduled for August 1.
Kemi Nandap, Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), announced this in a statement issued by the Service Public Relations Officer, Kenneth Udo, on Saturday in Abuja.
Nandap directed all...
The House of Representatives has threatened to call for the dismissal of Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), if he continues to hinder the smooth operation of the Dangote Refinery.
This warning was issued by the Deputy Spokesman of the House,...
Former Senate Majority Leader, Senator Ali Ndume, has cautioned President Bola Tinubu to be wary of individuals he describes as "attention seekers" who insult other politicians in an attempt to gain favor with the presidency.
Senator Ndume issued this warning on Saturday in a statement he signed and distributed to...