Author: Opeyemi Ogabi

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, met with PDP leaders from all 18 local government areas on Saturday to strategize for the September 21 governorship election. The meeting at Government House, Benin City, aimed to brief party leaders on campaign activities for the next 60 days. Obaseki expressed gratitude for their commitment and dedication, saying, “I thank you all for rallying round the party… I am convinced that with your efforts, Asue Ighodalo will be the governor of Edo State come September 21.” He highlighted the party’s preparations, including the inauguration of campaign councils and uploading party agents’ names on the…

WhatsApp, a subsidiary of Meta, has announced its intention to appeal the $220 million fine imposed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) for violating Nigeria’s data privacy laws. In a statement, WhatsApp expressed its disagreement with the decision and fine, stating that it will appeal the ruling. “We disagree with the decision today as well as the fine and Meta will be appealing the decision.” The FCCPC had earlier accused Meta of denying Nigerian users control over their data, sharing user data without consent, and abusing its market dominance. The commission imposed a monetary penalty of $220…

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has thrown his weight behind Donald Trump’s presidential bid, declaring his support at the Republican National Convention on Thursday. Hogan, a longtime friend of Trump’s, made a dramatic entrance, ripping off his shirt to reveal a red Trump Vance muscle shirt. The WWE Hall of Famer praised Trump as a “gladiator” who has withstood intense opposition, saying, “They have thrown everything at Trump, and he is still standing and kicking their butts.” Hogan expressed confidence in Trump’s chances, stating, “He is going to win in November, and we are all going to be champions again when…

The Football Association (FA) has commenced a search for a new England manager, following Gareth Southgate’s resignation after the Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain. The FA seeks a candidate capable of “winning a major tournament” and has identified several potential candidates. According to a job profile published on Friday, the ideal candidate must possess a UEFA Pro Licence, significant experience in English football, and a strong track record in the Premier League and international competitions. The FA also emphasized the need for an “exceptional leader” who is “highly resilient” and comfortable with intense public scrutiny. Among the favorites for…

Linus Williams, popularly known as Blord, a billionaire in the cryptocurrency space, has been released on bail after spending three days in police custody. This development was announced by VeryDarkMan, a controversial social media activist, on his Instagram page on Friday. VeryDarkMan had earlier reported Blord’s arrest, alleging fraud and terrorism funding. However, in a recent update, he revealed that Blord’s release came after intense pleading and tears. According to VeryDarkMan, Blord will return next week to face charges, expressing confidence in the Nigerian Police Force’s ability to uphold justice. Contrary to VeryDarkMan’s claims, the Blord Group had earlier denied…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has lambasted the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors for accusing the ruling party of destroying the country’s economy and institutions. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, APC described the PDP governors as “barefaced heirs of a legacy of sleaze and ruin, morally and politically unfit to point fingers.” The party accused the PDP governors of lacking understanding of their responsibilities as chief executives of their states, failing to utilize resources to build and bolster their domestic economies, and instead blaming the federal government for their failures. APC cited Delta State,…

Nigerian music star, Yemi Alade, has revealed her strategy for navigating the entertainment industry without getting entangled in its controversies. The ‘Johnny’ singer disclosed that she achieves this by not allowing people’s opinions to get to her. Speaking at the listening party for her new album, ‘Rebel Queen’, in Lagos, Alade explained that she handles negative criticisms by simply ignoring them. “I don’t think about it [negative criticisms] too much. I’m just living my life because it’s only one life I’ve,” she said. Alade further stated that she doesn’t dwell on opinions that don’t resonate with her, instead, she focuses…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the list of top scorers in the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The list was unveiled by JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, during the board’s ongoing policy meeting in Abuja. According to the list, Olowu David from Ondo state emerged top with a score of 367, followed by Alayande David from Oyo state and Orukpe Joel from Edo state, both with scores of 367. Other top scorers include Emmanuel Jeremiah from Akwa-Ibom state with a score of 366, and Essiet Etini also from Akwa-Ibom state with a score of 365.…

United States President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19, Janet Murguía, president and CEO of UnidosUS, announced on Wednesday. Biden was scheduled to speak at the UnidosUS conference in Las Vegas on Wednesday night but called Murguía to inform her that he would not be able to attend due to his diagnosis. “I was just on the phone with President Biden, and he shared his deep disappointment at not being able to join us this afternoon. The president has been at many events, as we all know, and he just tested positive for Covid,” Murguía told attendees at the…

In a dramatic move, the Senate has ousted Senator Ali Ndume as Chief Whip, replacing him with Senator Tahir Monguno. The sudden change follows a directive from the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership, as contained in a letter signed by National Chairman, Umar Ganduje, and National Secretary, Senator Bashir Ajibola. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, put the request to a voice vote, which was overwhelmingly affirmed by all APC senators present. With this development, Monguno takes over as the new Chief Whip, marking a significant shift in the Senate’s leadership. The reasons behind Ndume’s removal are yet to be officially…