Desmond Elliot, who represents Surulere 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, said he thought the move to impeach Mudashiru Obasa as speaker in 2025 had the support of President Bola Tinubu. He explained that the situation left many lawmakers unsure of what was really happening. In January 2025, Obasa was impeached as speaker…
The Government of Botswana has dismissed a viral communique claiming it declared a public holiday for Arsenal fans to honour the new English Premier League champion. The communique bearing official falsely attributed to President Duma Boko, had announced that a public holiday would be observed on Wednesday, May 20, to allow fans to celebrate…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been placed in Group L alongside Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau and Tanzania for the qualifiers of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The draw took place in Cairo, Egypt, on Tuesday, pairing Nigeria against teams the Super Eagles met several times in recent years. Guinea-Bissau is a familiar opponent, having…
Actress Opeyemi Aiyeola has asked influential people including Ooni of Ife, Eniola Badmus, Desmond Elliott, Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham and others, to use their platforms to speak against the alarming rate of insecurity. Opeyemi stated this while reacting to the recent terror attack in Oyo state where six teachers and a yet-to-be ascertained number…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced the arrest of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, who was recently found guilty in a corruption case. According to EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, Mamman was arrested around 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday in Kaduna. On May 7, a court convicted Saleh Mamman on all 12 charges…
Kim Kardashian has revealed how far she goes to focus on her health. The 45-year-old mother of four was a guest on Amy Poehler’s Good Hang podcast on Tuesday, May 19, and she reveals she takes up to 35 pills each day. “I take probably 35 supplements a day,” the reality star revealed. “I spread them out three…
Officials of the Hisbah board under the Kebbi State Ministry of Religious Affairs have arrested a man who was reportedly found hiding inside a “Ghana must-go” bag. The incident was confirmed in a statement on Tuesday by Sirajo Kamba, Director of Sharia at the state Hisbah board. According to him, the suspect was found in…
The Night of June 7th tells the harrowing and devastating true story of the Apo Six who lost their lives on June 7th 2005 after an encounter with a Deputy Commissioner of Police in a night club where the 6 friends had gone to celebrate a birthday. Inspired by true events, The Night of June…
The Anambra State Government has denied claims that Governor Charles Soludo introduced a new burial law restricting the use of cows and goats during condolence visits. The reaction followed widespread stories suggesting that certain items, including cows and goats, had been banned when visiting grieving families in the state. Some of the reports also claimed…
Arsenal legend, Nwankwo Kanu has hailed the club’s recent Premier League title success as “very well deserved,” praising the team’s consistency and style. The former Nigerian striker, a key figure in the 2002 and 2004 invincibles era, expressed his joy at seeing the Gunners return to the summit of English football. Reacting via…
