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My reinstatement ordained by God – Sanusi
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, characterized his reinstatement as a divine and preordained act of God. Sanusi was reinstated on Thursday, May 23, and received his appointment letter the following day, after Governor Abba Yusuf signed the Kano State Emirate Council (Repeal) Bill 2024 into law. Speaking at the Government House in Kano on Friday, he said: “The Arabians used to say that in everything we witness, there is a lesson that shows…
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I hope Peter Obi does not express interest in the next election – Wole Soyinka
Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has criticized Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, describing him as “unfit” to govern Nigeria. In a recent interview, Soyinka claimed that Obi encouraged his followers, known as ‘Obidients’, to attack him and others with differing opinions online during the lead-up to the 2023 presidential election. According to him; “It has to do with education. I didn’t read all these (insults by Obidient Movement) but of…
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”If dem born you well, show your face” – Chairman of Ikwerre LGA threatens Governor Fubara, vows not to leave office
The Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area in Rivers State, Dr. Samuel Nwanosike, has challenged Governor Siminalayi Fubara, declaring that he will not vacate his office at the end of his tenure on June 16. In a video directly addressing the governor, Nwanosike stated his intention to remain in office beyond the stipulated date. He justified his stance by citing a tenure extension by state lawmakers, led by Martin Amaghule, due to the state government’s…
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King Charles III invites DJ Cuppy to reception at Buckingham Palace
British monarch King Charles III has invited Nigerian disc jockey Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, to a reception at Buckingham Palace to celebrate The King’s Trust Awards 2024. She shared a copy of the invitation on her X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday. with the caption; “I’m off to Buckingham Palace.” The invite reads, “The Master of The King’s Household is commanded by His Majesty to invite Ms Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola to a…
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Even if I am FCT minister for 200 years, I cannot solve the whole problem – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, stated that it would take more than 200 years to resolve the issues in the FCT. During the Ministerial Sectoral Updates, he made this remark in Abuja, part of the events commemorating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s first year in office. Wike emphasized that governance is a continuous process, indicating that after his tenure, his successor will continue addressing the challenges from where he left off. He…
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Police arrests man who made wild allegation claiming Businessman Emoney and late Jnr Pope’s wife were sleeping together
Businessman, Emeka Okonkwo aka E-Money, has announced the arrest of one of the Facebook trolls who made wild allegation against him and late Jnr Pope’s wife. Taking to his Instagram page to announce the arrest, E-Money wrote ‘’I’m relieved to share that one of the individuals responsible for the character assassination against me has been apprehended by the Nigeria Police Force and will face prosecution. This is a significant step towards ending the scourge of…
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Flavour announces death of his father
Nigerian highlife singer Chinedu Okoli, popularly known as Flavour, has announced the passing of his father, Elder Onyemaechi Okoli. He shared the sad news on his X (formerly Twitter) handle. Elder Okoli passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2023. Flavour wrote in Igbo: “My father, Ijele’s (his nickname) father, rest well. God gave and God has taken.” The family is yet to announce the funeral plans for the deceased.
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We apologise for the pain but they are necessary – FG tells Nigerians
The federal government has apologized to Nigerians for the current hardships in the country. This was issued by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, in Abuja on May 22 during the Ministerial Sectoral Update, which was part of the activities marking the first anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration He emphasized that the solution is to restore macroeconomic stability to regain the confidence of both domestic and international investors in the…
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Share some household duties with your wife, she is not your slave – Nasarawa Prince advises men
Prince Shehu Kasim Yamusa II, son of the 15th Emir of Keffi in Nasarawa State, has urged men to assist their wives with household chores. He shared this in a post on Facebook. According to him, Marriage is a union of happiness and should not be a warzone ”My Lafia, people your wife is not your slave; share some household duties with her,” he wrote Leave people alone and stop forcing your policies on them.…
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I will keep contesting as long as I am alive and healthy – Atiku Abubakar
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has stated that he will continue to contest for the Nigerian presidency as long as he is alive and healthy. He said this during an interview with the Hausa service of Voice of America in Abuja. “Of course, I will keep contesting again and again as long as I am alive and healthy,” he said “Even the former US President Abraham Lincoln contested seven times before finally winning. However, given the…
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Fubara confirms reinstatement of Sanusi as Emir of Kano
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has confirmed the reinstatement of His Royal Highness Muhammad Sanusi II as the 14th Emir of Kano. In a statement signed by his chief press secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, Fubara said the Kano State Government’s decision to reinstate Sanusi indicated that his dethronement on March 9, 2020, was contrary to the wishes and aspirations of the people of Kano. Fubara noted that this reinstatement came at a time when Khalifa Sanusi II was…
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Banky W undergoes fourth successful skin cancer surgery
Nigerian singer Bankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, has successfully undergone his fourth surgery for skin cancer. The singer-turned-pastor announced this on his Instagram page on Thursday. He explained that he chose to share his testimony online to encourage others facing challenges. He wrote, “Final Score Christ 4 Cancer Tumors 0. “Sometimes, your faith in God will not prevent the storms from coming… but it will carry you through them. Faith won’t always stop…
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