Author: Binta Agboola

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has tendered a public apology to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over his recent nightclub comment, which sparked widespread outrage. Akpabio reiterated that he never intended to insult any woman, stating, “I will not intentionally denigrate any woman, and I always pray that God will uplift women.” The Senate President revealed that his phone had been flooded with insults regarding the issue, prompting him to apologize publicly. The incident occurred last Thursday when Akpabio rebuffed Akpoti-Uduaghan for speaking without being invited, saying, “This is not a nightclub.” His wife brought the matter to his attention, leading to the…

Tragedy struck at Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, as suspected robbers allegedly raped at least two first-year female students on Monday. Around 12:30 am, the suspects invaded the students’ apartments, forcing them to surrender their belongings. A source revealed that the robbers, armed with guns, led the students to an uncompleted building where they took turns raping them. The State Police Command spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident, stating, “Efforts to apprehend the suspects are ongoing. Our operatives combed the area, and efforts are in top gear to arrest everyone involved.” The survivors have…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a long-standing suit filed by the family of late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, challenging the revocation of their father’s property in Maitama District, Abuja. Justice Peter Lifu dismissed the suit, citing that it had become statute-barred and that the plaintiffs lacked the legal power to initiate the case. The suit was filed nine years ago by Mohammed Sani Abacha and Hajia Maryam Abacha on behalf of the estate of the late military general. The Abacha family had prayed the court to nullify the revocation of the Certificate of Occupancy…

Former US President Donald Trump has made a shocking revelation about billionaire Elon Musk’s financial support for his presidential campaign. Speaking at a rally in Michigan, Trump disclosed that Musk donates a whopping $45 million monthly to his campaign fund. “Elon [Musk] endorsed me the other day, and I read, I didn’t even know this, he didn’t even tells me about this but he gives me $45 million a month. I just talked to him a while ago that I was coming here and he didn’t even mention it. I mean, other guys, they give you $2 and you gotta…

In a dramatic turn of events, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, has called for the immediate resignation of President Joe Biden. Johnson’s statement comes on the heels of Biden’s announcement to withdraw from the upcoming presidential election due to concerns over his age and health. Biden’s decision to pull out of the election has sparked intense political pressure, with five House Democrats – Reps. Jared Huffman (California), Marc Veasey (Texas), Chuy Garcia (Illinois), and Marc Pocan (Wisconsin) – urging him to “pass the torch to a new generation of Democratic leaders” in a joint…

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has clarified that his $20 billion refinery project received no government incentives. He made this known during a meeting with the House of Representatives leadership, led by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu. Dangote emphasized that his company paid $100 million for the land, debunking claims of favoritism. “We did not collect one single incentive from the Federal Government or Lagos State. We paid $100m for the land; it wasn’t free,” he stated. Addressing allegations of monopoly, Dangote explained that his group adds value to local raw materials, producing products that benefit the…

In a significant political development, the reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, and prominent members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday. The defection took place during the inauguration of the National Campaign Council by the APC National Chairman, Abdulahi Ganduje, in Benin. Shaibu, who was reinstated by an Abuja High Court on Wednesday, led the Legacy Group into the APC, stating that they had come to add value to the party. “We have come to take back our state. We will not talk too much because action will speak…

Manchester United’s pursuit of Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt has been confirmed by manager Erik ten Hag, but the deal is facing uncertainty. Ten Hag, who previously worked with De Ligt at Ajax, stated that while he knows the player well, he did not initiate the transfer talks. “It remains to be seen whether De Ligt will come,” Ten Hag told AD Sportwereld. “I wanted to sign him two years ago, but he was already close to joining Bayern Munich. His name didn’t come from me in this process.” Despite De Ligt’s desire to reunite with Ten Hag, the…

Dr. Doyin Okupe, the Director-General of the Labour Party’s presidential campaign, has clarified that Peter Obi betrayed Atiku Abubakar, not him. Okupe stated that Obi’s presidential ambition led him to contest against Atiku, who brought him into national politics. In a viral video, Okupe explained that he supported Obi based on fairness and the need for a president from the South-East. He revealed that Pa Ayo Adebanjo persuaded him to support Obi, and they concluded that Obi was the best candidate from the region. Okupe denied betraying Obi, saying he withdrew his support due to Obi’s decision to contest against…

Renowned Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has shared his harrowing experiences during the late dictator Gen. Sani Abacha’s regime, describing his survival as “a bit of a miracle”. In an interview marking his 90th birthday, Soyinka revealed Abacha’s obsession with him, which led to many innocent people suffering consequences for associating with him. “Consider it a bit of a miracle that I managed to survive that period. Because Abacha was mad. He was obsessed. He was really obsessed with me. Many people paid a heavy price simply because…,” he recounted. Soyinka’s bravery and literary works have made him a prominent…