Fayose Raises Alarm Over Political Thuggery Ahead Of Osun Election
Nigerian businessman Isaac Fayose has expressed concern over alleged rising political thuggery in Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. His comments followed a video shared on Thursday by Afrobeat singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, which purportedly showed the arrest of suspected political thugs allegedly linked to the All Progressives Congress. The video […]
Osun Killing: APC, Accord Trade Blame as Tensions Rise
A resident of Esa-Oke, Osun State, Dele Ayegbo, was shot dead by unidentified assailants on Wednesday night, heightening concerns over political violence ahead of the state governorship election. Ayegbo was reportedly attacked between 11pm and midnight near his home in the Idofin area of Esa-Oke. Two other people were also reportedly shot and taken to […]
Ronaldo, Georgina Rodriguez Sign Prenup Before Lisbon Wedding
Cristiano Ronaldo and his long-term partner, Georgina Rodriguez, agreed to keep their assets separate under a prenuptial agreement signed shortly before their wedding in Lisbon. The Al Nassr captain and Rodriguez reportedly married on Tuesday in an intimate civil ceremony attended by their children and four witnesses. Ronaldo’s mother and three siblings were reportedly absent […]
EMIR SULU-GAMBARI APPROVES THURSDAY, AUG. 20 FOR LATE QUEEN GONI SOBALOJU’S FIDAU
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Mai-Martaba Alhaji (Dr) His Royal Highness, Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has approved Thursday, 20th August 2026 for the Fidau prayer of Late Alhaja Alimat Goni Sobaloju Sulu-Gambari, one the widows of the 9th Emir of Ilorin, His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr) Zulqarnain Gambari Mohammed. According […]
Peter Obi’s Edo Visit Sparks Fresh Reactions
Reactions have continued to trail the visit of Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi edo state despite an earlier warning by Governor Monday Okpebholo over visits by the opposition figure. Okpebholo had, in July 2025, warned Obi against visiting the state without prior notification and official security clearance. The warning drew criticism from some […]
Kwara Police Foil AK-47 Deal, Arrest Suspected Kidnap Gang Member
The Kwara State Police Command has arrested a suspected member of a kidnapping gang after foiling an alleged attempt to procure an AK-47 rifle in Kaiama Local Government Area. The suspect, identified as Sanda Aliyu, was arrested on August 3 by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Section following intelligence about an alleged arms transaction involving another […]
Femi Kuti Says Tinubu Is Not Nigeria’s Main Problem
Afrobeat musician Femi Kuti has argued that President Bola Tinubu is not the primary problem facing Nigeria, pointing instead to institutional corruption and weaknesses in the country’s justice system. Kuti made the remarks during a recent episode of the Good News Naija podcast, where he discussed Nigeria’s political and institutional challenges. The musician said the […]
Patience Jonathan Praises Azikel Refinery Founder Eruani
Former First Lady Patience Jonathan has praised the Group President of Azikel Group, Dr Azibapu Eruani, describing him as a young businessman she mentored and encouraged to pursue major business opportunities. Jonathan made the remarks on Tuesday during an inspection tour of the Azikel Refinery in Obunagha, Bayelsa State. A video of her comments circulated […]
BREAKING….ALHAJA ALIMAT SOBALOJU ZULU-GAMBARI, WIDOW OF 9TH EMIR OF ILORIN IS DEAD
It is with total submission to the will of Almighty Allah that the Ilorin Emirate Council announces the passing of Alhaja Alimat Sobaloju Zulu-Gambari, one of the widows of the 9th Emir of Ilorin, His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr) Zulqarnain Gambari Mohammed. Alhaja Sobaloju Sulu-Gambari passed away in the early hours of today, Thursday, 13th […]
Osun Election Is Between Adeleke and Tinubu — Momodu
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has described the August 15 Osun State governorship election as a contest between Governor Ademola Adeleke and President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on Wednesday, Momodu argued that the All Progressives Congress (APC) lacked the political strength to defeat Adeleke without the backing and influence of the Tinubu-led […]
