The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun distributing sensitive materials to various local government areas in Edo State ahead of the governorship election scheduled for Saturday. The process, taking place at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) premises along Ring Road, is being supervised by party agents. Several commercial…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo expressed his condolences to the people and government of Borno State following last week’s devastating flood in Maiduguri, which claimed at least 30 lives and displaced over a million residents. Donations to Borno, including support from the Federal Government, have exceeded N17 billion. In a message…
The candidacy of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s trailblazing leader at the World Trade Organization (WTO), was anticipated since July, and her prospects seem promising—provided there’s no repeat of Donald Trump’s 2020 block on her nomination. Okonjo-Iweala, the first African and woman to head the WTO, is now pursuing a second term…
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has strongly criticized the recent increase in school fees imposed by both the Federal and Lagos State governments, labeling the move as unlawful. In July 2023, the federal government raised fees for Unity Schools from N45,000 to N100,000 per term, representing a hike of over…
Legendary American singer and producer Frankie Beverly, best known for his work with the iconic soul and funk band Maze, has passed away at the age of 77. His family confirmed the news on Wednesday via the official Instagram account of Frankie Beverly and Maze. “Grieving the loss of a…
The pop star finally spoke up on the night of the first debate between VP Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. In response to Taylor Swift’s public endorsement of the Democratic ticket via an Instagram post signed “Childless Cat Lady,” Kamala Harris and Tim Walz joined the excitement by releasing friendship…
Taylor Swift is all about love, and The Darkness’ front man, Justin Hawkins, has the proof. After a viral clip surfaced of the 34-year-old pop star and Travis Kelce enthusiastically singing along to the band’s 2003 hit “I Believe in a Thing Called Love” at the U.S. Open on September…