Author: Opeyemi Ogabi

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has confidently declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will face a shocking defeat in the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State. Makinde, who serves as the leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Southwest, emphasized that APC has become a hindrance to Nigeria’s progress. The APC’s national chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, had previously boasted that the party would capture the Southwest states after winning the Ondo election. However, Makinde remains unfazed, asserting that the PDP will emerge victorious. “If wishes were horses, everybody would be riding them,” Makinde said. “I can tell…

The family of two-year-old Eromonsele Omhonria, who was tragically shot in the eye by National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) officers in Delta State, has spoken out against the agency’s abandonment. The toddler’s elder brother, Ivan, lost his life in the same incident, which occurred during a raid on July 13, 2024. At a recent House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions hearing, the family revealed that Eromonsele has yet to receive medical treatment since the incident. The family’s lawyer, Mathew Edaghese, painted a devastating picture: “Whenever the little boy cries, blood oozes from his eye and mixes with his…

American rapper 50 Cent has finally broken his silence on the mounting sex trafficking and rape allegations against his longtime rival, Sean “Diddy” Combs. In an exclusive interview with People, 50 Cent shared his thoughts on the controversy. Diddy is currently facing multiple sexual assault and rape charges, including allegations of raping a 13-year-old girl. Federal agents arrested him at a Manhattan hotel following a grand jury indictment. This development marks the second batch of sexual assault lawsuits against the embattled rapper. When asked about Diddy’s allegations, 50 Cent stated, “Look, it seems like I’m doing some extremely outrageous things,…

The United States presidential election is entering its final stretch, with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump intensifying their campaigns in critical swing states. Harris was scheduled to appear at the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Georgia, and later attend a “Souls to the Polls” voter mobilization event ¹. Meanwhile, Trump held a campaign town hall in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Both candidates brought in star power to energize their campaigns. Harris was joined by pop stars Lizzo and Usher at rallies in Detroit and Atlanta, respectively. She seized the opportunity to portray Trump as exhausted and…

A daring robbery attempt in Anambra, Awka took an unexpected turn on Sunday morning when security operatives gunned down one member of a three-man gang. The incident occurred around 6 a.m. as residents were heading to church. A victim, who wished to remain anonymous, recounted the harrowing experience. “I was coming back from work, and another girl who was going to church just came out of their lodge gate when the three men approached us and started asking what we had in our bags.” The robbers stole her phone and other items, but their getaway was thwarted when the girl…

A devastating act of vandalism has plunged parts of Kano and Kaduna states into darkness, as two major electricity towers belonging to the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) were destroyed. The affected towers, T133 and T136, are located along the 330-kilovolt Shiroro-Kaduna lines 1 and 2. According to Ndidi Mbah, spokesperson for TCN, the company is working tirelessly to restore power to the region. “Arrangements are in top gear to deploy the newly procured ’emergency restoration system’ to the site, pending the reconstruction of the damaged towers,” Mbah stated. Interim measures have been put in place to supply bulk power…

The Nigerian naira’s struggles in the foreign exchange market persist, with a significant loss of N106.7 against the dollar in just 48 hours. This decline is attributed to a decrease in FX supply, which led to the naira dropping to N1659.69 per dollar on Wednesday, a N0.72 loss from Tuesday’s rate of N1658.97. *Naira’s Performance This Week* – Monday: Gained against the dollar – Tuesday: Dropped significantly by N106.05 – Wednesday: Further weakened, losing N0.72 The World Bank reports that the naira is among the worst-performing currencies in Africa, underscoring the need for urgent intervention ¹. Despite efforts by the…

Bode George, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has made explosive claims about President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In an interview on Arise TV’s Morning Show, George revealed that Tinubu sent his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, to beg him not to leave Nigeria after Tinubu’s emergence as president. George claimed that Tinubu’s team was trying to pacify him because they had wronged him in the past. This comes after George threatened to vacate Nigeria if Tinubu won the 2023 presidential election. George also addressed the ongoing crisis within the PDP, particularly between Minister of the Federal Capital Territory,…

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released its Consumer Price Index and Inflation report for September 2024, revealing a 0.55% increase in headline inflation from August’s 32.15%. This surge is largely attributed to the recent hike in petrol prices. *Key Highlights:* – _Headline Inflation Rate:_ 32.70% in September 2024, up from 32.15% in August 2024 – _Year-on-Year Basis:_ 5.98 percentage points higher than September 2023’s 26.72% – _Month-on-Month Basis:_ 2.52% in September 2024, 0.30% higher than August 2024’s 2.22% – _Food Inflation:_ 37.77% in September, up from 37.52% in August 2024 According to the NBS report, “This means that…

The Libya Football Federation (LFF) has issued a statement addressing the controversy surrounding the Nigeria national team’s 15-hour ordeal at Al Abraq Airport. In a lengthy statement released on X, the LFF denied allegations of foul play or sabotage, citing routine air traffic control protocols, security checks, and logistical challenges as contributing factors. “We are deeply concerned about the recent reports surrounding the diversion of the Nigerian national team’s flight ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya,” the statement read. The LFF emphasized that such incidents are not uncommon, stating, “These are standard procedures at airports worldwide,…