Sule Lamido’s son loses Supreme Court appeal challenging forfeiture of undeclared $40,000
The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by Aminu Sule Lamido, son of former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, challenging the forfeiture of $40,000 to the Federal Government. The apex court ruled that the appeal lacked merit and upheld earlier judgments ordering the forfeiture of the undeclared foreign currency. A five-member panel of the […]
Davido reveals why he carried out DNA test on alleged teen daughter, Aanu Adeleke
Afrobeats star Davido has explained why he carried out a DNA test on a teenage girl, Aanu Adeleke, who claimed to be his daughter. The issue began after the girl shared an open letter online, saying she was being bullied in school and asking Davido to confirm if he was her biological father. In response, […]
LaLiga: ‘You can’t win a fight with Real Madrid players’ – Zidane reveals why Alonso was sacked
Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane has revealed the reason behind Xabi Alonso’s reported dismissal, saying internal dressing-room issues played a major role. According to Zidane, managing Real Madrid is not just about tactics but also about controlling strong personalities within the team. Zidane explained that once a coach loses the support of senior players at […]
Feud with Kcee affected my career – Harrysong
Nigerian singer Harrysong has spoken openly about how his long-running dispute with fellow artiste and former label boss, Kcee, negatively affected his music career. The singer, whose real name is Harrison Okiri, said the conflict distracted him and slowed down his creative growth during that period. Harrysong and Kcee fell out in 2017 after the […]
Rivers: Why Fubara’s impeachment will fail – Gov’s aide, Orji
An aide to Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has explained why the ongoing impeachment attempt against the governor is unlikely to succeed. The aide, Mr. Orji, described the move as politically driven and lacking the constitutional backing required to remove a sitting governor. Speaking on the development, Orji said the impeachment process does not meet […]
FG vs ASUU: Education key priority for Tinubu – Minister
The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, has said that education remains a major priority for President Bola Tinubu’s administration. She explained that the president personally showed interest in resolving long-standing issues between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, the minister […]
2027: PDP can’t be ruled out – Segun Sowunmi
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Segun Sowunmi, has said the party should not be dismissed ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to him, despite its challenges, the PDP remains a major political force with the capacity to compete strongly at the national level. Sowunmi made this known while speaking during a […]
2027: Why Peter Obi is not strong opposition for Tinubu — Segun Sowunmi
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Segun Sowunmi, has said that former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, may not pose a serious challenge to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. According to him, Obi currently lacks the political strength needed to stand as a strong opposition figure. Sowunmi made this […]
Why military thrives better in democracy – Defense Minister
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has explained why the military performs better under a democratic system of government. According to him, Nigeria is always more stable and secure when democracy is allowed to thrive, stressing that military rule does more harm than good to the nation. General Musa made the remarks during […]
Fubara’s impeachment plot: Labour Party calls for calm
The Labour Party in Rivers State has appealed for calm and political maturity following the impeachment notice issued against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The state chairman of the party, Mrs Hilda Dokubo, urged political actors to prioritise peace and the overall interest of Rivers people above personal or partisan ambitions. Speaking after an INEC stakeholders’ meeting […]