The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, rtd, has proposed that every Nigerian citizen should undergo military training, saying that the experience of hunger, exhaustion and physical strain that comes with military training gives people a perspective on life they cannot get anywhere else. Musa, who made the call while speaking on the African Leadership Podcast with Ken Giami, also explained why he believes ordinary citizens should have a better understanding of the work carried out by members of the Armed Forces. According to him, the experience would give Nigerians a different perspective about life and the responsibilities associated with…
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Singer Peter Okoye has told a Federal High Court in Lagos presided over by Justice Alexander Owoeye that he received more than $800,000 in royalties from France-based music rights organisation SACEM for songs recorded by the former music group, P-Square. Peter made the disclosure while testifying virtually before Owoeye. He was cross-examined by Clement Onwuewunor, SAN, who is representing his brother, Jude Okoye. SACEM collects and distributes royalties to songwriters, composers and music publishers. Jude Okoye and his company, Northside Music Limited, are facing a seven-count charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged fraud involving…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, is set to speak at Podfest Naija 2026, where he will discuss creativity, technology, culture and the future of Lagos State. The event will hold at 10 a.m. on Friday, 25 September, 2026, at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos. Hamzat’s participation was announced by the organisers in a notice inviting the public to attend the event and be part of the conversation. The session is expected to explore the role of creativity, technology and culture in shaping the future of Lagos State. The organisers urged interested participants to…
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat music sensation, Divine Ikubor, popularly addresed as Rema, has opened over his alleged feud with Davido. Rema, Edo State born musician spoke on the rumours surrounding his relationship with Davido in a video circulating social media. The singer, while Speaking in an interview with Ebro Darden and Laura Stylez, the ‘Calm Down’ hitmaker dismissed the speculation. Rema tagged the alleged feud as rumour noting that he has respect for the OGs in the industry. The interviewer asked, “What is the relationship today between you and other Afrobeat artistes? You and David had problems in the past.” Rema…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expelled immediate past Chairman of Agege Local Government, Chief Ganiyu Kolawole Egunjobi and Mr Azeez ‘Ninalowo’ Yusuf over alleged anti-party activities and disloyalty, reports thegazellenews.com Thegazellenews.com reports further that their expulsion was due to their decision to obtain tickets from another political party after losing the APC’s 2026 House of Assembly primaries. The two former APC members contested the party’s nomination for Agege State Constituency I and II respectively but failed to secure the tickets before subsequently seeking the tickets of another political party in…
The Bilateral Intercultural Carnival Association (BICCA), a non-governmental organization, has inducted Fuji music legend, Alhaji Ayinla Kollington, as one of its grand patrons as the organisation begins preparations for its maiden cultural carnival, which it says will be held in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for re-election in 2027. The induction, according to BICCA Executive Director, Wale Adeyinka, recognises Kollington’s contributions to the Nigerian music industry and his role in promoting peace and national unity. Adeyinka said BICCA was established to promote unity, peace and security while highlighting what it described as the positive impact of the Tinubu…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has emphasised the need for stronger collaboration and sustainable partnerships among stakeholders to accelerate human capital and infrastructural development across the Niger Delta region. Speaking during a pre-conference briefing ahead of the 2026 Partnership for Sustainable Development Conference in Port Harcourt, NDDC Managing Director Dr Samuel Ogbuku said the conference would give the NDDC an opportunity to account to the people of the Niger Delta for its stewardship. Ogbuku urged stakeholders to actively participate in the discussions, contribute constructive ideas, and critically appraise the Commission’s activities to achieve collective progress in the region. The…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi As part of efforts to prevent malnutrition and improve child health in Bauchi State, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), with support from the United States government, has provided lipid-based nutrient supplements to over 40,000 children aged six to 23 months to strengthen child health across the state . UNICEF nutrition specialist at its Bauchi Field Office, Philomena Irene, told journalists in Bauchi yesterday that the intervention was part of the efforts to strengthen nutrition and maternal and child healthcare across the state. She said the support, provided through a grant to the state government…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi The newly elected leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bauchi State Council has expressed profound appreciation to members across all chapels for their support, cooperation and commitment towards the successful conduct of the council’s election. The new leadership also commended media managers, affiliate unions and other relevant stakeholders for their contributions, encouragement and understanding, which collectively created an enabling atmosphere for the peaceful and successful conduct of the electoral process. It particularly appreciated the 2026 NUJ Bauchi State Council Election Committee for organising a free, fair, transparent and acceptable election in strict adherence…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi The National Orientation Agency, (NOA), Bauchi State has called on Nigerians to restore respect for national symbols as a critical foundation for identity, security and development. The Acting State Director, Adamu Umar Sarkinyara, made the call yesterday while commemorating the National Ordinance Day yesterday held at the Federal Secretariat Complex Conference Room, Bauchi. Speaking on the theme, “Restoration of Respect for National Symbols,” with sub-theme, “A Critical Component for National Identity, Security and Development,” Adamu Sarkinyara said the campaign was anchored on the NOA Nigerian Identity Project. According to him, the flagship project is designed…