Author: Seyi Godwin

A group of 15 lawmakers, known as The Economy Rescue Group, has demanded the resignation of Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The lawmakers accuse Kyari of mismanaging the NNPCL, leading to challenges faced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a press statement, the group’s leader, Esosa Iyawe, stated that Kyari’s leadership has undermined Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The lawmakers claim that Kyari and his team must be removed to prevent sabotage during the House of Representatives’ forensic investigation into the NNPCL and the downstream and midstream sectors. The group supports…

The Southwest Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has made a passionate appeal to Nigerians to eschew violence and maintain peace in the region. At an emergency meeting in Akure, Ondo State, the party leaders urged citizens to refrain from turning the Southwest into a “theatre of war” or center of criminality through violent protests. In a communiqué signed by National Vice Chairman, Isaac Kekemeke, and Zonal Secretary, Vincent Bewaji, the party acknowledged the constitutional right to peaceful protest but pleaded for patience amidst the current hardship. They assured that the “temporary hardships and pains” would soon give…

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has launched a passionate appeal for the safe return of Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, a resident doctor at the National Eye Centre in Kaduna, who was kidnapped on December 27, 2023. Dr. Popoola was abducted alongside her husband and nephew, but while her husband was released after a ransom was paid, she and her nephew remain in captivity. NARD has taken to social media to express concern and call for action, using the hashtag #BringBackDrGaniyat. In a series of posts, the association described Dr. Popoola as “a mother, sister, aunt, wife, helpmaid” who has…

Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar, Burna Boy, has sent shockwaves through the music industry with a surprise announcement of his seventh studio album. In a move that has left fans stunned, the singer revealed on Monday morning that the new album would drop at midnight, without prior notice or hint of its title or cover art. “Album dropping 12am,” Burna Boy simply stated on X, his preferred social media platform. The unexpected announcement has generated immense excitement among fans, who are eagerly awaiting the album’s release. This surprise move is characteristic of Burna Boy’s unconventional approach to music releases, keeping fans on…

China has thrown its weight behind Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s re-election, despite the opposition and key regional nations rejecting the official results. At a press briefing on Monday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian congratulated Maduro on his successful re-election, saying, “China stands ready to enrich our all-weather strategic partnership and better benefit the peoples of both countries.” China and Venezuela have a long-standing relationship, with Beijing being Caracas’ main creditor. Maduro’s visit to China in September saw him meet with President Xi Jinping, where they discussed strengthening cooperation and building a new world order. However, the Venezuelan opposition coalition has…

As Nigerians gear up for planned hardship protests starting August 1st, Labour Party’s Peter Obi and Abia State Governor Alex Otti have emphasized the importance of peaceful demonstrations within the law. Governor Otti, expressing concerns about potential hijacking by unpatriotic elements, advised Abia residents to explore alternative forms of protest. “We have seen protests hijacked. My fears are that this one will also be hijacked,” he said. Peter Obi attributed the protests to hunger and hopelessness, calling for civil demonstrations. “On the issue of protest, within the Nigerian constitutions, protest is allowed. All I plead for is for those who…

A devastating accident occurred at the Sagamu Express junction in Ogun State on Sunday, leaving one person feared dead and six others injured. The crash, which involved a Bus Mass Transit vehicle and a truck, happened at approximately 9:48 am, according to Babatunde Akinbiyi, spokesperson for the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency. Akinbiyi confirmed the incident in a statement, saying, “There is a fatal RTA involving a BMT bus and a truck inbound at Sagamu Express Junction. There is also one presumed dead and six serious injuries reported.” Rescue efforts are currently underway, with emergency services working to provide aid…

Real Madrid’s newest signing, Endrick, is set to wear the no. 16 shirt for the club next season, according to reports from AS. This development comes after Kylian Mbappe took the no. 9 shirt, which Endrick was initially expected to wear. The Brazilian teenager, who will be unveiled on Saturday, has a history with the no. 16 shirt. He wore it when he made his senior debut with Palmeiras at just 16 years old, before switching to his preferred no. 9. Endrick’s career with Real Madrid will begin in a similar fashion, with the no. 16 shirt set to be…

The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has addressed the public outcry over a yet-to-be-released movie featuring actress Nancy Isime. The film’s poster, which shows Isime wearing a niqab in a robbery scene, sparked online condemnations, with many Muslims calling for a ban. In a statement, the NFVCB clarified that the film is still in production and has not been submitted for classification. “Our check revealed that the movie has not been released, and it has not been submitted for classification as required by law and our mandate,” the agency said. The NFVCB has reached out to the producers…

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has cautioned against the planned nationwide protest in August, warning that it may lead to chaos and anarchy. Fani-Kayode, who was also the Director of the Tinubu/Shettima Campaign on Digital and New Media, emphasized that peaceful protests are a right, but the August protest lacks identifiable leaders and may be manipulated by subversive elements. He accused protest planners of exploiting economic hardship to incite violence and destabilize the country, stating, “There is nothing wrong with a peaceful demonstration and a lawful legitimate protest. What is unacceptable is a premeditated attempt by a group of…