Isolo traditional chiefs have stoutly defended the choice of Oba Issa Abiodun Faronbi Shekoni as the new Osolo of Isolo. The chiefs passed the vote of confidence on the new monarch on Monday, 7 April 2025, during the ninth day coronation ceremony held at the new palace in Isolo. In separate interviews, the chiefs debunked rumours suggesting Oba Shekoni is a criminal not worthy of the exalted throne of Isolo. This is coming on the heels of a viral video in which the then Prince Abiodun Shekoni was handcuffed by police detectives over a land dispute. Speaking on the viral…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
Justice S.M Shuaibu of the Federal High Court, Kano has convicted and sentenced a Make-up Artist, Abdullahi Musa Huseini (a.k.a Amuscap) to six months imprisonment for Naira abuse. He was jailed after pleading guilty to one-count charge bordering on abuse and mutilation of the Naira. The charge reads: “That you, Abdullahi Musa Huseini, on the 6th day of December, 2024, at Ali Jita Event Centre, Kano, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court whilst dancing during a social event tampered with the sum N100,000.00 (One Hundred Thousand Naira) in 1000 notes denomination issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria by…
The burial arrangements has been announced for the late elder statesman, Pa Oluwole Senbanjo, who died on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at age 92. Prominent Nigerians, including Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun; Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote; and Business tycoon, Femi Otedola are among those that have been trooping in, to commiserate with the Senbanjos. The late Pa Senbanjo was the father of an APC Chieftain in Ogun State and the Regional Director of Seymour Energy Consulting, OmoOba Segun Senbanjo. Born on July 20th 1932, the deceased began his career in the early 1960s at the Central Bank of Nigeria…
The 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has denied the rumours making the round suggesting he is planning to defect to the Social Democratic Party (SDP).Obi’s response was conveyed on Monday , 7 April, 2025 through the Interim National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, during an interview on Channels TV’s The Morning Brief. Tanko clarified that Obi remains a member of the Labour Party, despite ongoing political speculations and reports linking him to potential moves toward the SDP.“As far as I am concerned, His Excellency, Peter Obi, is a member of the Labour…
The leadership of the House of Representatives has cautioned the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (retired) against any plan to make laws or take up the responsibility of the Assembly in the state. The deputy spokesperson for the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, while reacting to Ibas plan to develop a new budget for the state said the Speaker of the House is currently consulting with the hope to set up a committee to monitor activities in Rivers State. Agbese while speaking to Punch said the legislature believes that the president has been informed of…
President Bola Tinubu has vowed to revolutionize the Nigeria Police Force through comprehensive welfare improvements and technological upgrades, declaring April 7 as National Police Day. Speaking through Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima, who represented him as the Special Guest of Honour, President Tinubu made the pledge during the maiden National Police Day celebration held at Eagle Square, Abuja on Monday. The event, which marked a significant milestone in honouring the contributions of the Nigeria Police to national security, featured an impressive display of tactical skills and equipment by various police units. In his address, President Tinubu emphasized the importance of…
The Edo State House of Assembly has removed Hon Natasha Osawaru Irobosa of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as Deputy Majority Leader. Osawaru was removed alongside Charity Aiguobarueghian, Majority Leader. However, Hon. Blessing Agbebaku and Maria Edeko, who are also members of the PDP, still retained their positions as the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker respectively. The Assembly also removed Hon Yekini Idaiye, PDP, as Chief Whip of the House. According to Daily Trust reports, the changes were as a result of letter to the assembly by the state acting All Progressives Congress (APC)’s Chairman, Jarret Tenebe following the PDP…
A protest in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, took a rowdy turn on Monday, 7 April, 2025 as police fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators who defied orders to vacate the streets.The protesters, made up of members of the Take It Back Movement, Civil Society Organisations, and the Niger Delta Congress, had gathered at Isaac Boro Park to stage a rally against the alleged misuse of the Cybercrime Act. Upon arrival, operatives of the Rivers State Police Command reportedly ordered the crowd to relocate to another venue. Undeterred, the protesters began chanting solidarity songs and marched from the park towards the…
, The Take-It-Back-Movement on Monday, April 7, commenced its nationwide protest in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, despite caution and advice from the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force The protest led by TIB was organised in collaboration with several other civil society organisations across the country. The group said the protest is aimed at drawing the world and leaders’ attention to the alleged misuse of the Cybercrime Act for the harassment and intimidation of Nigerians. It also said that the nation has been bedevilled by economic hardship which has left citizens living on the edge of life. Among the protesters…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has commenced exporting crude oil to Europe, marking a major milestone for the country’s energy sector. According to shipping data from TradeWinds, the first shipment is scheduled to leave Nigeria on April 9 or 10 aboard the Greek-owned tanker Meltemi I, which is chartered by NNPCL’s shipping arm. The Managing Director of NNPCL Shipping, Panos Gliatis, said the deal was sealed in March and involves selling crude to one of the world’s major oil companies. According to Gliatis, the shipment is being made on an “ex-ship” basis, meaning NNPCL will handle both the…