The Presidency has denied claims that there is a political vendetta against the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Ajuri Ngelale, stated this in a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo. Ngelale said it was a misplaced notion to think that there is a political vendetta against Emefiele following his prosecution by the federal government over alleged corruption. He said, “I think that was a misplaced notion. I think that if there was anyone who would be subject to political vendetta, it wouldn’t be somebody who didn’t…
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Veteran journalist and the chairman of the editorial board of The Nation Newspapers, Sam Omatseye, has revealed that former President Muhammadu Buhari didn’t want President Bola Tinubu to become Nigeria’s leader after him. According to him, Buhari and the cabals in his government, whom he described as peacocks and vampires, were not supportive of Tinubu’s ambition to emerge as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2023 election. Omatseye made the claim in his latest book titled “Beating All Odds: Diaries And Essays On How Bola Tinubu Became President.” He added that part of their scheme resulted in the removal of Adams Oshiomhole as the…
NIGERIA WOMENS CRICKET TEAM MADE HISTORY UPSET NAMIBIA WITH 55 RUN BY AFRICAN GAMES 2023 In a historic encounter at the 13th African Games in Ghana, the Nigeria Women’s Cricket Team secured a remarkable 55-run victory against Namibia, showcasing their growing prowess in the international cricket scene. Despite Namibia’s higher ranking at 17th in the world women’s T20, a remarkable 12 spots above Nigeria’s 29th position, the Female YellowGreens delivered a commanding performance that defied rankings. Opting to bat first, Nigeria posted a competitive total of 111 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 20 overs. Salome Sunday’s impressive…
WHEN GIRLS WIN GUYS WIN TOO NO TRAILBLAZING FEMALE BANKER Men should not feel threatened as women stride forward in the world of work, says the first woman to lead First Bank of Nigeria in its 130-year history. Speaking at the Oxford Business Forum in the UK, Ibukun Awosika said it was time to be more radical:
PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES ON THE INCREASE IN NIGERIA AMID DROP IN QUALITY OUTPUT The Federal Government of Nigeria through the National Universities Commission (NUC), the regulatory body for universities in Nigeria, has continued to certify the establishment of more private universities in the country amid a noticeable drop in the quality of teaching and learning in many of the institutions. Many stakeholders are worried that many of the existing private universities are not viable as they neither have required academic staff to deliver quality lectures to students nor do they have the desired curriculum for the all-round training of students As…
NAIRA SEEN APPRECIATING TO N1200 AGAINST DOLLAR IN 12 MONTHS SAYS GOLDMAN SACHS The report stated that the forecast is hinged on a combination of positive real rates, capital inflows, and evidence of a shift to a more orthodox policy set-up. It said, “we think that Nigeria is turning the corner following its recent currency crisis.” “These developments have prompted us to shift to a constructive outlook for the Naira, which our FX strategists expect to appreciate to NGN 1200 vs. the USD in 12 months, ” the report said
BEGGING FRAUD HEIGHTEN AS COST OF LIVING CRISIS DEEPENS MISERY IN HOUSEHOLDS Begging has become a big business in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, given the high number of people wallowing in abject poverty in the country as the present economic headwinds heighten. The removal of petrol subsidy in 2023 and the persistent weakening of the naira have made inflation and commodity prices accelerate relentlessly, eating deep into people’s purchasing power and impoverishing many. Today, people’s phones are being bombarded with ceaseless requests for financial support from families, friends, acquaintances and strangers. Even children, teenagers and traders also beg, which…
MEET NIGERIAN WOMEN MANNING THE PULPIT AFTER THEIR HUSBANDS DEMISE A number of Nigerian women have stepped into their husbands’ shoes to become church overseers after the death of their husbands. For many of these women, manning the pulpit came naturally but for some it was a huge struggle fitting into the big shoes left behind by their husbands.
YETUNDE GOES HOME IN BLAZE OF GLORY Finally Yetunde Oladeinde nee Francis aka Grandma, the accomplished journalist, humanist, exemplary woman of essence, who touched many lives in her little and unique ways, went home in a blaze of glory, as her remains were committed to mother earth early Friday March 8. Though a private family affair, the interment at the RCCG Memorial Gardens at Redemption City, Ogun State was nevertheless colourful and solemn, befitting only of a gem like her. It began with a well-attended Service of Songs held at The LordBuild Camp, LordBuild Ministry, Powerline Estate, Magboro, OGUN STATE where…
I REGRET MEETING SOME PEOPLE WHILE I WAS YOUNG BY HALIMA ABUBAKAR Halima, in an interview with Punch, said the people she met while growing up were useless, saying that she regretted meeting them. She, however, encouraged women in the movie industry to keep striving hard and avoid listening to people about what they should do with their money.
HAVERTZ SPARES RAMSDALES BLUSHES AS ARSENAL GO TOP IN DRAMATIC STYLE Arsenal moved to the top of the Premier League in dramatic fashion as Kai Havertz spared Aaron Ramsdale’s blushes with a crucial late strike in Saturday’s 2-1 win against Brentford. Mikel Arteta’s side were just minutes away from a damaging draw after Gunners keeper Ramsdale gifted an equaliser to Yoane Wissa.
OVER 50 JETS EXPECTED AS WIGWE GOES HOME After 58 years of earthly sojourn, Dr. Herbert Wigwe takes his final rest today. “But death came too late”, according to the Ikwerre Council chairman, Dr. Samuel Nwanosike, because “he had achieved all that most people of his age could not achieve”. To millions of his admirers, Wigwe died too young. This is premised on the fact that the Holy Book gives 70 years as the youngest period a devote Christian should live on earth. It is on this understanding that the world converges on Isiokpo to mourn one of its best…
RAMADAN 2024 LOOK OUT FOR NEW MOON ON SUNDAY SULTAN TELLS NIGERIAN MUSLIMS The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called on Muslims nationwide to begin searching for the 2024 (1445 AH) Ramadan moon starting Sunday In a statement by Prof. Salisu Shehu, Deputy Secretary General of the NSCIA, the Council encouraged the Muslim Ummah to observe the sky for the crescent of Ramadan 1445 on the specified date, corresponding to the 29th of Sha’aban 1445 AH.
WHY WOMEN SHOULD FLAUNT THEIR ENDOWMENTS BY OLATUNJI BUKOLA Being sexy to me comes with an attitude of confidence and being comfortable with one’s body and persobality. And I will say women should flaunt their endowments because you have to appreciate yourself if no one appreciates you,” she said. Speaking further, the actress highlighted huge benefits of social media, invariably dispelling the notion that it brings more evil than good. Olatunji Bukola who is known as @bukolaolatunji_ on social media started her acting journey with a group called “Igbalajobi”. She has featured in many movies and has produced movies like;…
BABY BOOM STI ALARM AS CONDOM ORAL This is not the best of times for sex workers, adherents of safe sex and couples who no longer desire to have children following the unprecedented rise in the cost of basic contraceptives like condoms, and oral family planning pills among others.
AG UNVEILS DEBUT EP HI-5 The Ekiti-born singer, who has promised his fans lots of nonstop songs and music videos in 2024, got super talented producers, Hotaboto, Deano Hotbeat, Agebeat and Spykida to deliver the EP, whilst Bmyne teamed up with Spykida on the mixing and mastering.
Many Nigerians didnt believe Anthony Joshua would win BY Do2dtun Popular media personality Oladotun Ojuolape Kayode, popularly known as Do2tun, has claimed that many Nigerians didn’t believe Nigerian-British boxer, Anthony Joshua was going to defeat Francis Ngannou, in their boxing bout. Joshua knocked out the former former Franco-Cameroonian UFC heavyweight champion in the second round of the bout in Saudi Arabia on Saturday morning..
RITA DOMINIC REVEALS HOW MUCH SHE GOT FOR FIRST MOVIE ROLE Dominic said, “I just wanted to be an actor. And to be honest, there was no money in Nollywood back then. We were just doing it for the passion. We have the passion for the art which was what fuelled us. “It was very challenging. But we just kept doing it until the industry got bigger and bigger. And obviously the pay became much better
NKECHI BLESSING CALLS FOR SAFETY MEASURES ON THIRD MAINLAND Nollywood star Nkechi Blessing has urged the Lagos State government to implement safety measures on the recently renovated Third Mainland Bridge to prevent accidents and fatalities. Her appeal comes in the wake of the tragic death of Akintoye Benson, an aide to the chairman of the Lagos Chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), MC Oluomo, who reportedly lost his life in a car crash on the bridge on Thursday, March 7, 2024.
REACTIONS FOLLOWING BIODUN OKEOWOS UNVEILING OF FIANCE Reflecting on the moment of the proposal, she described it as surreal, expressing her excitement for the journey ahead with the man of her dreams. In response to her announcement, well-wishers including Kemity, Moyo Lawal, Folorunsho Adeola, Bukola Adeeyo, Bobrisky, Jide AwobonaAwobona, yetunde Barnabas and Others