Ex-military spokesperson, wife abducted in Katsina

A former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar, and his wife have been kidnapped by suspected armed bandits in Katsina State, north-west Nigeria.

 

How rocking tattoos, earrings cost me roles in Nigeria’s financial sector - Ojude Oba ‘King of Steeze’

Farooq Oreagba, the managing director of NG Clearing Limited, has revealed that rocking tattoos and earrings cost him some career opportunities in Nigeria’s corporate sector.

Okpebholo Removes Suleiman Alwedeh as WBS MD, Appoints Alenkhe as Acting Boss

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has removed Mr Suleiman Aledeh from the position of Managing Director of the State-owned media broadcasting outfit, the Edo Broadcasting Service, EBS.

JUST IN: Ex-Millitary Spokesman, Wife Abducted in Katsina

 

A former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar, and his wife have been kidnapped by suspected armed bandits in Katsina State, north-west Nigeria.

Edo Assembly Primary: Aspirant Sues APC, Seeks Court Order to Nullify Result

An aspirant for Esan South East Constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly, Barrister Victor Giwa, has filed a suit at the Federal High Court Abuja to nullify the All Progressives Congress, APC, primary result for the seat.

Nollywood Producers Can't Freely Use Afrobeats Songs in Movies Anymore - Dammy Twitch

 

Music video director-turned-filmmaker, Dammy Twitch, has revealed that Nollywood producers can no longer use Afrobeats songs in their movies without permission.

"Improve or Resign" Gov Yusuf Warns Cabinet Members

 

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has warned commissioners and special advisers in his administration to step up their performance or be prepared to leave office.

Nigerians Need Ndigbo as Ndigbo Need Nigerians - Soludo Calls for Advanced Dialogue

 

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has called for a structured and intellectual interrogation of the “Igbo question” in Nigeria, urging stakeholders to move beyond agitation and embrace robust, evidence-based dialogue on the place of the Igbo people within the Nigerian federation.

2027: ‘Jonathan’s Bid not his Ambition but call from Nigerians’ – PDP Faction

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, led by Taminu Turaki, says former President Goodluck Jonathan’s reported 2027 presidential bid is a response to public demand, not his personal ambition.

NDC Dismisses Circulating Enugu Primary Results as Fake

 

The national leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress has debunked conflicting lists of purported winners of its primary elections in Enugu State circulating on social media, describing them as unauthorised rumours.

Thugs invade factional PDP convention, assault journalists

Political thugs, wielding sticks and other dangerous weapons, on Saturday, invaded the A-Class Event Centre, venue of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, ‘National Convention’ being conducted by the party’s interim National Working Committee led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki.

 

2027: How opposition would’ve given Tinubu sleepless night – APC chieftain, Jibrin

A former member of the House of Representatives from Kano State, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has suggested what the opposition can do to give the party and President Bola Tinubu a sleepless night in 2027.

 

Turaki-led PDP tackles Wike over blockade of special convention venue

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction led by Kabiru Turaki has urged President Bola Tinubu to caution Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), over what it described as rising undemocratic tendencies.

 

French Philosopher, Edgar Morin Dies at 104

 

France’s favourite intellectual, Edgar Morin, a World War II Resistance member who dedicated his life to promoting critical thinking and combatting intolerance, has died at the age of 104, his wife said on Saturday.

Edo Gov, Opposition Trade Words over Childrens Day Stampede

 

The Coalition of Registered Political Parties has called for a public apology by Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo over the use of pepper spray on students during the Children’s Day celebration by a member of a private security outfit.