By Kayode Akinmade If Joseph Edgar, author of the polemic titled “Adetoun Exposes Dapo Abiodun’s Under-performance,” had paused to consider the standing and institutional integrity of THISDAY newspaper—the platform he used to ventilate his habitual bile against the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun—he might have exercised a modicum of restraint. He did not. Instead, he joined a known blackmailer, Adetoun, in declaring—without evidence and without shame—that there is not a single ambulance in Ogun State. That Edgar could make such a sweeping and demonstrably false claim while invoking THISDAY’s credibility speaks volumes about his relationship with truth. Like the…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
Nigeria are confident of reaching the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations for the 18th time when they engage Mozambique in Monday night’s Round of 16 tie at the Complexe Sportif de Fès. The Super Eagles have the record of most medals in the 69-year-old flagship football tournament of the African continent, viz three triumphs (gold medals), five runner-up positions (silver medals) and eight bronze acquisitions. The only three times they failed to reach the quarter-finals were at their debut in Ghana in 1963, at the 13th edition in Libya in 1982, and in Cameroon four years ago. Ghana…
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) notes, with a mix of concern and amusement, that as Nigeria marches confidently into a new year, the opposition remains stuck in a familiar wilderness-wandering aimlessly, clutching excuses, and mistaking noise for relevance. If New Year resolutions were mandatory, Nigeria’s opposition would be the most delinquent defaulter. Year after year, Nigerians are forced to endure the same tired reruns: exaggerated despair, choreographed outrage, selective memory loss, and an incurable allergy to electoral reality. Rather than introspection or renewal, the opposition has perfected the art of grievance merchandising-crying foul where none…
The Jigawa Police Command has confirmed that no fewer than 16 people lost their lives as a canoe carrying 30 passengers capsized in Adiyani village, Guri Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The Jigawa State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, who confirmed the incident, said the canoe was conveying passengers across a river when it overturned. According to the report, ten passengers were rescued and fourteen remain missing after the canoe overturned. SP Adam added that rescue efforts are ongoing, with security operatives and local volunteers working to locate the missing persons. According to him, the…
Terrorist on Saturday, 3 January, 2025 unleashed a deadly attack on Kasuwan-Daji market in the Demo community, located in the Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, killing over 30 people and abducted several others. Channels Television gathered that the gun-wielding attackers also carted away foodstuffs and other valuables worth millions of naira before setting the market ablaze. The terrorists were said to have invaded the community on Saturday evening and operated until the early hours of Sunday, 4 January, 2026. A resident of the area said about 42 people were tied and killed by the terrorists, who operated without…
The Janaza (funeral prayer) for the close associates of boxing star Anthony Joshua was held on Sunday, 4 January, 2025 in London, United Kingdom. Sina Ghami and Abdul Latif Kevin Ayodele tragically lost their lives in a road accident in Nigeria Monday, 29 December, 2025, Anthony Joshua was also involved in the accident but escaped with minor injuries. At the London Central Mosque, several people were gathered for the Janaza (funeral) prayer, with a funeral for Ghami expected to take place at Hendon Cemetery and Crematorium from noon. A wake for the pair is also scheduled to take place from…
At least 25 people lost their lives while 14 others are still missing after a boat capsized in the Nguru Local Government Area of Yobe State on Saturday, 3 January, 2026. The Executive Secretary, Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Mohammed Goje, who confirmed the sad development while speaking on Channels Television, said the incident happened on Saturday, 3 January, 2026. Goje said the passengers were travelling from Adiyani town in Guri Local Government Area of Jigawa State to Garbi town in Nguru Local Government Area of Yobe State before the accident happened. The Nguru is located 230 kilometers away…
Fisayo Olagunju, popularly known as Mc Fish, estranged husband of Nollywood actress Anita Joseph, on Saturday, 3 January, 2026 opened up as he publicly addressed the controversy surrounding their crashed marriage, strongly refuting claims that he depended financially on the actress during their union. MC Fish, who is a well-known MC and hypeman, made the clarification in a series of emotional posts shared on his Instagram story on Saturday, 3 January, 2026. According to him, contrary to circulating narratives, it was Anita Joseph who initially showed interest in him, and their conversations eventually led to marriage. Reacting to claims that…
Famous Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, popularly addressed as Skales, has dismissed claims that fellow music star Burna Boy once gave him N600,000 during a period of financial hardship, describing the story as false and misleading. Skales said the rumour originated from a Burna Boy fan on X (formerly Twitter), stressing that the narrative was entirely fabricated. He made the clarification during a recent appearance on the Adesope Live show. According to the singer, the false claim compelled him to directly contact the fan, identified as Benny, to understand why such a story was being circulated about him. “There…
Famous Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo in a trending video, has spoken about the negative stereotypes associated with being a single mother, declaring herself as the ‘President General of Single Mothers’. The actress in the video made the bold declaration, stating that her life turned out better than many expected, just as she also lauded her daughter, Priscilla Ojo for her success, announcing that her life is better than it used to be. Iyabo Ojo also expressed appreciation to God, noting that she could not have achieved anything without Him. “There’s confusion in their midst. I’m the president-general of single mothers…