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We will go harder for Obi in 2027 – Obidients plot APC’s downfall

The Labour Party 2023 presidential torchbearer, Peter Obi’s supporters, otherwise known as Obidients, have started making moves to ensure the downfall of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. The supporters, under the aegis of the Obidients Movement, vowed to surpass their efforts in the 2023 election to push their candidate…

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Gov Abiodun, Seyi Tinubu to turn up for City Boy Movement’s ₦45m empowerment summit

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State and President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu are set to attend the maiden Annual Youth Summit organised by the Ogun State chapter of the City Boy Movement. The initiative, scheduled for Saturday, December 21, 2024, at the June 12 Cultural Center, Abeokuta, aims to support and empower youths, students…

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3 major takeaways from Sinach’s historic tour in India

The Sinach India Tour continues to leave an indelible mark on audiences, drawing about 100,000 attendees across Bangalore and beyond. The tour, celebrating the Capital Christian Center’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, has captivated the hearts of believers and music enthusiasts alike. Highlights of the tour The first leg of the tour saw two soul-stirring concerts in…

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‘A Ghetto Love Story’ offers a fresh perspective to a familiar Nollywood trope [Review]

A Ghetto Love Story is one of love, friendship and resilience; it’s not your usual love story.  When you hear the title you probably think it’s one of those romantic Nollywood films on Africa Magic Epic Channel 152 on DSTV; the one where a village girl is madly in love with her village lover but…

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I wasn’t aware you begged Abacha not to kill me – Obasanjo replies Gowon

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has reacted to the revelation of erstwhile Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, saying he was unaware of the latter’s plea to late General Sani Abacha not to executive him. Speaking at the maiden edition of the Plateau Interdenominational Unity Christmas Carols and Praise Festival at the 10 Commandments Prayer Altar…

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Nigerians living fake life before petrol subsidy was removed – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has noted that Nigerians were living a good but fake life that could have totally crippled the country’s economy before his administration decided to call it a day on the petrol subsidy arrangement. He explained that the controversial fuel subsidy and unification of the foreign exchange rates were strategic decisions taken to…

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Bank customers decry cash shortage, POS agents hike charges as CBN reads riot act

Some small business operators and residents in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have decried the scarcity of Naira notes for various transactions. They spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. Over the past few days, bank customers have experienced difficulty trying to get cash from banks’ Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)…

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Lagos-Sango-Ota Road to be reopened within 10 days after palliative repairs – FG

The Federal Government has begun asphalt overlay work on the Lagos-Sango-Ota-Abeokuta Expressway and is ready to open the road to traffic within the next 10 days. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Olukorede Kesha, gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos while addressing concerns about road repairs. The…

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Ondo workers will receive minimum wage next week – NLC

The Ondo chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has assured government workers in the state of the payment of the new minimum wage in November salary. Ademola Olapade, Acting Chairman of the NLC gave the assurance on Sunday in Akure while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the proposed strike over the…

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2026 is our turn to produce governor in Osun after 33 years – Osogbo leaders

Dr Yemi Oladimeji, a leader of Osogbo Progressive Union (OPU), Osogbo in Osun, has decried the inability of the town to produce a governor since the creation of the state 33 years ago. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that OPU is the umbrella body of all Osogbo indigenous groups. Oladimeji, in a statement…

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