Written by Afrobeats singer, Femi Kuti has shared that his late father, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, faced poverty even when his music was already gaining attention. Naija News reports that in an interview with the Afropolitan, Femi recalled that during the period when Fela’s first major hit, Jeun Ko Ku, was widely played, the family still struggled to … Continue reading “Life Was Tough For Fela, He Could Barely Feed His Family – Femi Kuti”
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has imposed a ₦5 million fine each on several prominent Nigerians, including former APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, for allegedly converting their properties to unauthorised uses in Abuja. Naija News reports that the sanction also affects deceased statesmen, ex-governors, former Chief Justices of Nigeria, corporate bodies, and … Continue reading “Wike Slams Ganduje, Ex-CJNs, Others With ₦5 Million Fine Over Illegal Property Conversions”
Former lawmaker, Dino Melaye, has stated that the opposition coalition party, African Democratic Congress (ADC), is prepared to unseat President Bola Tinubu. Naija News reports that Melaye, during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Monday, said the 2027 electoral contest will not be “a tea party as usual.” He accused the All … Continue reading “‘2027 Election Will Not Be A Tea Party As Usual, ADC Will Send Tinubu Out’ – Melaye”
Former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Sam Amadi, has urged Nigerians not to personalise their grievances against President Bola Tinubu, warning that hatred of individuals often leads to poor leadership choices. Amadi said critics should focus on rejecting the President’s politics and policies rather than demonising him as a person. Naija News … Continue reading “Tinubu: Hatred For Jonathan Made Us Remove A Working Govt, Brought In A Terrible One – Sam Amadi”
The worsening wave of bandit attacks and kidnappings in Kwara State has forced staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Patigi and Edu Local Government Areas to abandon their duty posts, locking up offices and suspending voter registration activities. According to SaharaReporters, security operatives told the publication that intelligence operatives had warned electoral … Continue reading “BREAKING: Bandits Force INEC Staff Out of Kwara LGAs, CVR Stalls”
Arsenal and Barcelona have announced their squads for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League league phase, with both clubs making some notable inclusions and omissions ahead of the competition’s kickoff this month. For Arsenal, manager Mikel Arteta has handed 15-year-old Max Dowman a surprise spot in the A-list Champions League squad, highlighting the teenager’s rapid rise … Continue reading “Arsenal, Barcelona Confirm Champions League Squads For 2025/26 Season”
At least three people were reportedly killed when violent clashes erupted during a masquerade festival in the Lagos Island area of Lagos State. Though the immediate cause of the killings is unclear, Daily Post quoted eyewitnesses as saying the cultural celebration was hijacked by suspected cult members, sparking a bloody supremacy battle. Videos circulating online … Continue reading “Three Killed As Cultists Hijack Lagos Masquerade Festival”
Super Eagles forward Taiwo Awoniyi has been left out of Nottingham Forest’s squad for the Europa League, following the club’s official submission to UEFA on Wednesday. While Taiwo Awoniyi’s absence will disappoint many Nigerian fans, his international teammate Ola Aina has made the cut and will represent Forest in the European competition. The squad also … Continue reading “Taiwo Awoniyi Misses Out As Nottingham Forest Submit Europa League Squad”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to commission a newly completed 6,000-metric-tonne lithium processing plant in Nasarawa State, Governor Abdullahi Sule has announced. Speaking to State House correspondents after a closed-door meeting with the President in Abuja, Sule explained that the facility, built by a Chinese investor, has just been completed and is ready for … Continue reading “Tinubu To Commission 6,000MT Lithium Plant In Nasarawa”
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 elections, Adewole Adebayo, has said the former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, is not a member of the party. Naija News reports that Adebayo, during an interview with journalists, was questioned about El Rufai’s current status, specifically whether he is a member … Continue reading “‘El-Rufai Is Not A Member Of SDP’ – Ex-presidential Candidate, Adebayo”