Author: Ugochukwu Oha-Ema

In a recent interview with Real Talk, British-Jamaican singer Stefflon Don confessed that Nigerian music star Burna Boy remains the love of her life. When asked if he still holds a special place in her heart, she replied with a dreamy gaze, “Yes!” Although she’s currently in a relationship, Stefflon Don chose not to disclose her partner’s identity. She also debunked rumors of an impending marriage, stating that when she decides to tie the knot, the world will know. Stefflon Don and Burna Boy’s high-profile romance ended in 2021, but their love life remains a subject of interest. Burna Boy’s…

A growing number of Kenyans are demanding President William Ruto’s resignation, citing a lack of “transparency, accountability, and good governance.” A viral Twitter statement has fueled the movement, declaring, “We no longer recognise William Ruto as the President of Kenya. We recall his presidency and urge him to immediately resign and surrender his office to the Kenyan people.” Despite retracting a controversial finance bill, public outrage persists. The bill aimed to address Kenya’s significant debt, but opponents argued it would burden citizens. Kenyans are struggling with economic instability, corruption, and governance issues, leading to high living costs and unemployment. Protesters…

In a grand gesture, President Bola Tinubu has renamed the iconic National Theatre in Iganmu, Surulere, as The Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts. This move comes as a tribute to the literary legend’s 90th birthday on July 13, 2024. Wole Soyinka, a Nobel laureate and celebrated playwright, novelist, poet, and advocate for good governance, has left an indelible mark on the world of literature and beyond. His numerous awards and accolades, including the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1986, attest to his remarkable contributions. According to President Tinubu’s spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the President hailed Soyinka as…

US President Joe Biden sparked a diplomatic blunder on Wednesday when he mistakenly introduced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as Russian President Vladimir Putin at a NATO ceremony. The gaffe occurred as Biden attempted to hand over the microphone to Zelensky, saying, “Now I want to hand it over to the president of Ukraine, who has as much courage as he has determination. Ladies and gentlemen, President Putin.” However, Biden quickly realized his mistake and corrected himself, saying, “I’m so focused on beating President Putin, we’ve got to worry about it.” The incident has raised eyebrows, coming at a time when…

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has secured a reprieve for Nigerian students at Teesside University in the UK, who were facing expulsion due to difficulties in paying tuition fees. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, NIDCOM Chairman Abike Dabiri-Erewa announced that the university has introduced a more compassionate payment method, allowing students to complete their payments and receive their certificates once all fees are settled. Dabiri-Erewa noted that the new arrangement is not a charity, but a more convenient way for students to pay their fees. She also revealed that many other universities have Nigerian students facing similar…

Uruguay’s Copa America campaign ended in chaos on Wednesday night as striker Darwin Nunez and defender Ronald Araujo engaged in a physical altercation with Colombia fans following their 1-0 semi-final defeat. Jefferson Lerma’s first-half goal sealed Uruguay’s fate, but the real drama unfolded after the final whistle. As the Uruguay players approached a section of Colombia supporters at the Bank of America Stadium, Nunez was seen exchanging punches with fans before police intervened to restore order. Captain Jose Gimenez later explained that the confrontation was sparked by concerns for their families’ safety, who were sitting nearby. “Please, I ask you…

In a historic decision, the Supreme Court has prohibited governors from dissolving democratically elected local government councils, deeming it a violation of the 1999 Constitution. The apex court delivered this landmark judgment on Thursday, emphasizing that governors’ attempts to do so were merely a waste of time. According to Justice Emmanuel Agim’s lead judgment, the Supreme Court rebuked governors for denying local governments autonomy for decades. This ruling follows the court’s earlier decision granting financial autonomy to all 774 local government councils in the country. The Supreme Court’s verdict marks a significant victory for local governments, restoring their democratic powers…

Three people have been killed in Russian strikes on southern Ukraine, including the Black Sea port of Odesa, according to authorities. Governor Oleg Kiper said: “The aggressor targeted port infrastructure in the Odesa region. Unfortunately, two people were killed — a security guard and a truck driver.” The southern defence forces reported that Russia launched a ballistic missile and four guided missiles at the southern port, but three enemy Kh-59/Kh-69 missiles were intercepted. In a separate incident, a 62-year-old man was killed in Russian shelling on the southern city of Nikopol. The air force announced that 14 out of 20…

Chinese electric-car giant, BYD, has signed a landmark deal to establish a manufacturing plant in Turkey, worth $1 billion. The facility, expected to be operational by 2026, will produce up to 150,000 vehicles annually and create approximately 5,000 jobs. The agreement was signed in Istanbul, attended by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and BYD CEO Wang Chuanfu. This move marks BYD’s expansion into Europe, amidst growing pressure from the EU and US. The EU recently imposed a 17.4% tariff on Chinese EVs, while the US introduced a 100% border tax on electric cars from China. Turkey’s membership in the EU’s…

The Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC) has unveiled a comprehensive timetable for the upcoming Local Government elections, slated for August 17, 2024. In a press briefing at the commission’s headquarters on Tuesday, Chairman Ahmad Makama outlined the schedules of activities, which include: – Campaigns by political parties (July 18 – August 16, 2024) – Supervision of political party primaries, collection and submission of aspiration forms, and screening of candidates (July 15 – August 8, 2024) – Training of Local Government Returning Officers, Supervisory Officers, Presiding Officers, and other election personnel (August 9 – 15, 2024) – Distribution of sensitive…