Following the outrage over the revelation that the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa visa, was denied a visa, the Canadian High Commission in Nigerian has addressed the issue. The commission in a statement issued on Friday, 14 February, 2025, said it was aware of the media reports on Musa’s visa denial. It, however, stated that for privacy reasons, the Commission would not be making public details of the applicants visa application status. “The High Commission of Canada in Nigeria is aware of media reports related to planned travel by senior officials. “However, for privacy reasons, we are unable to…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
Alhaji Musa Illiyasu Kwankwaso, a chieftain in the Northern part of the country, has dismissed concerns raised by the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), following the comment by APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje that northern politicians should wait till 2031 to return to power.Kwankwaso said the group has no real influence to stop President Bola Tinubu from winning in northern Nigeria in the 2027 elections.Kwankwaso, who serves as the Director of Finance for the Hadejia Jama’are River Basin argued that the ACF lacks the political strength to speak on behalf of the northern region.“Most of you in this forum were in power…
The family of Nigerian singer, Innocent (2Face) Idibia has written to the Department of State Services over an alleged disappearance of their son. The Idibia’s family in a petition dated Friday, 14 February, 2025 said the singer left his residence in his lounge-wear and has been missing since Monday, 10 February, 2025. Signed by Wilson Anuge, the Idibia’s family said the singer has not returned home since he left for what they described as his habitual walk. Anuge said in the petition, “We are writing to urgently seek your assistance regarding a profoundly troubling situation involving a member of the Idibia…
By Sani Mohammed Shafi’i In a remarkable demonstration of strategic foresight and efficiency, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has successfully secured Mashair accommodations for 52,544 Nigerian pilgrims ahead of the critical February 14th deadline set by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (MOHU). This milestone, achieved under the dynamic leadership of Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, ensures that Nigerian pilgrims—both those traveling under government quotas and private tour operators—will have guaranteed spaces for the sacred Hajj rituals in Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah. This achievement underscores NAHCON’s commitment to proactive planning, stakeholder engagement, and decisive leadership—all of which are…
I received the news of the passing of one of the Afenifere leaders, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, with profound sorrow. Nigeria has lost a political leader whose decades of unwavering struggle for justice, democracy, and national unity have left an indelible mark on our nation’s history. According to the family, Baba transitioned peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2025, at his home in Lekki, Lagos. All who knew Baba Adebanjo drew from his boundless wisdom and cherished the democratic ideals he tirelessly campaigned for. His principled voice, which resonated through decades of political activism, will be deeply missed. As a nation, we…
The Executive Director of UNAIDS Winnie Byanyima has drum support for the meeting with leaders in the Catholic Church as part of a global effort to mobilize voices of faith to stand up in a moment of crisis for the AIDS response. Speaking to communities of faith at events in Vatican City Ms Byanyima said, “Two weeks ago, the world’s biggest AIDS relief programme was paused. 20 million people living with HIV rely on the United States Government for the medication they need to stay alive and prevent HIV infection. A humanitarian waiver was issued allowing some lifesaving medicines to…
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has approved the appointment of Kabir Akanbi as the Acting Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court effective Thursday, 13 February, 2025. The appointment is contained in a statement issued by Ahmed Umar, Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations of the Apex Court on Friday, 14 February, 2025, in Abuja. The appointment followed the retirement of Hajo Bello who attained the mandatory retirement age of 60 in public service. Prior to his appointment, Mr Akanbi served as the Deputy Chief Registrar in charge of the Election Petition Tribunal Unit at the Court…
Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested two suspected cultists in the early hours of Monday, 10 February, 2025. The suspects, identified as Okey Bright, popularly called “B in Fine Boy”, 21, and Daniel Prince, 22, were arrested around 4:00 a.m. on Monday, 10 February, 2025, while they were returning from their confraternity’s annual conference at a hotel (name withheld) located in Lekki. Preliminary investigations revealed that Bright, a resident of Ikoyi, joined the confraternity in 2024. He is a university student. Prince, who goes by the alias “Rugged Promotion”, is a hair stylist and a university student.…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the passing of the foremost nationalist, elder statesman, and leader of the Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, as the end of a glorious era. In a statement issued in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Friday, Abiodun described Adebanjo as a man of principle and one of the most prominent and unwavering disciples of the sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo. Abiodun, who described Adebanjo’s death at the age of 96 at his residence in Lekki, Lagos State, on Friday as a profound loss to Nigeria, said the government and people of Ogun State…
Ayo Adebanjo, a leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, is dead, reports thegazellenews.com. This medium learnt that the popular Yoruba leader died early Friday, 14 February, 2025 at his residence in Lekki, Lagos. He was aged 96, thegazellenews.com reports further. His death was confirmed by a statement from the family issued on Friday, 14 February, 2025. A veteran politician and one of the staunch disciples of the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Adebanjo was survived by his 94 years old wife, Christy; children, grand children and great grandchildren. The statement from the family stated that a discussion is on…