Author: Binta Agboola

The Allied Conservative Congress (ACC) has thrown its weight behind the call for a Nigerian President of South-East extraction come 2027, citing the need to sustain national unity. Party Chairman Olusegun Peters made the declaration during the inauguration of Abia State executives in Umuahia, stressing that the Igbo have been denied the presidency since Gen. Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi’s assassination in 1966. Peters, represented by National Vice Chairman Ibrahim Abdullahi, noted that the North and South West have each occupied the presidency twice since democracy’s return, while the Igbo remain excluded. He emphasized the party’s commitment to equity and power distribution among…

Nigerian afrobeats sensation Rema has finally addressed the widespread reports that he received a whopping $3 million to perform at the high-profile wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in India. In a recent interview with GRM, Rema confirmed the payment, stating, “Hehehe. That’s what I can say, to be honest. Money-wise, but overall, it was a great treatment. It was beautiful.” Rema expressed his love for India and its people, who have embraced his music. He noted that his performance at the wedding was just one aspect of his successful tour in India, where he was received with immense…

The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, has reassured the Nigerian diaspora in the UK of their safety following recent disturbances in various cities across the country. Montgomery gave the assurance during a meeting with the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, on Wednesday. Montgomery addressed concerns about the unrest affecting 12 towns in the UK, revealing that the UK government is implementing measures to restore order. These measures include the establishment of a special task force of 60 courts with police and legal operatives to tackle criminal activities linked to the unrest. The British High…

Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District, has expressed regret over his public criticisms of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu. Speaking to journalists in Abuja after a closed-door meeting with the APC National Working Committee, Ndume acknowledged that he should have addressed his concerns within the party rather than taking them public. Ndume, who was relieved of his role as Senate Chief Whip due to his criticisms, stated that he spoke the truth but should have done so within the party. He assured that he would seek clearance from the party before speaking out in…

A prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Niger State, Jonathan Vatsa, has called for the resignation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio over his alleged remark telling hunger protesters to go ahead with their protest, saying “we shall be eating”. Vatsa described the comment as “insensitive and embarrassing” to the ruling party, attributing it to Akpabio’s roots in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), where he said the culture of “eating” prevails. The former Niger State Information Commissioner demanded an apology from Akpabio, stating, “It’s a huge error and disservice to this country to make someone like Akpabio Senate President in…

The crisis rocking the Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new turn as the embattled chairman, John Ngbede, has revealed reasons behind the suspension of former governor Samuel Ortom. Speaking to journalists at the party secretariat, Ngbede alleged that Ortom and his loyalists attempted to forcefully take over the party leadership, seeking to revert to the old order of malpractices. Ngbede emphasized that only the national executive committee can suspend him, dismissing his own suspension as invalid. He stated, “Ordinarily, our tenure expires on August 4, but we are waiting for the directive of…

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, is set to officially relocate to the new ultramodern Olubadan Palace at Oke Aremo, Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State on Wednesday. After his coronation on July 12, the monarch had been residing in his private residence at Alalubosa Government Reserved Area. However, with the thanksgiving service held on Sunday, Oba Olakulehin is now set to move into the new palace, facilitated by prominent Ibadan indigenes. The old palace at Oja’ba had not been occupied since the late Olubadan Yesufu Asanike’s reign between 1983 and 1993. Successive Olubadans had been ruling…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the final figures for newly registered voters in Edo and Ondo States, ahead of the forthcoming off-cycle governorship elections. According to INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, Edo State has recorded 119,206 new voters, while Ondo State has registered 58,708 individuals. The commission clarified that these figures do not include requests for voter transfers from other states, totaling 8,847 for Edo and 3,132 for Ondo. The voter register has been updated to reflect new registrations and transfer applications within both states. Olumekun stated, “The…

Paul Okoye, aka Rudeboy, has slammed All Progressives Congress chieftain Joe Igbokwe for his remarks on the separation of P-Square. Igbokwe had expressed disappointment over the brothers’ inability to reconcile, saying, “So shameful that two twin brothers… cannot work together, cannot love one another…” Rudeboy fired back on Instagram, telling Igbokwe to focus on the country’s problems instead of meddling in his family’s affairs. “Joe Igbokwe, your Papa. Elder wey mumu. Focus on the country wey you put mouth scatter. People are hungry.” Igbokwe had also criticized the brothers’ handling of their personal and professional lives, saying they couldn’t manage…

Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s speech to the #EndBadGovernance protesters, describing it as hollow and inadequate in addressing the suffering of Nigerians. Atiku stated that the President’s broadcast failed to offer immediate, tangible solutions to the economic challenges faced by Nigerian families since the start of his administration. He pointed out that the speech lacked credibility and ignored the protesters’ demands, such as reducing the costs of governance. The former VP emphasized that the President’s words lacked substance and respect for the protesters’ sentiments, leaving Nigerians…