Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Foreign Affairs and Protocol, Ademola Oshodi, has come out to defend the President’s latest ambassadorial nominations. He recently insisted that the selections prove Tinubu’s judgment of what is best for his government and Nigeria. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s programme, Morning Brief, Ademola revealed that political appointments to diplomatic positions have always been a global practice. According to him, presidents and prime ministers across the globe are known to routinely nominate trusted allies or individuals with long-standing relationships, so BAT is allowed to use his discretion with his appointments. He…
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The Presidency has said that former President Olusegun Obasanjo is not in the right position to criticise President Bola Tinubu over the worsening security situation in Nigeria. FG recently alleged that terrorism actually took root under Obasanjo’s government, and Nigerians have been reacting. In a social media post by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Mr Sunday Dare, the FG slammed OBJ over his comment that President Tinubu should seek foreign help if he is unable to tackle the nation’s security challenges. According to him, before the former President recommends giving up Nigeria’s sovereignty to…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has distanced itself from Peter Okoye’s allegation that his brothers, Jude and Paul, withdrew and shared more than $800,000 belonging to the family’s music enterprise. At the recent trial at the Ikeja High Court, EFCC counsel M.K. Bashir told the court the commission had no record to support the claim. Recall that Peter Okoye had previously testified that he discovered new information showing that “more than $800,000 was withdrawn and distributed” between March 2023 and October 2024. However, during cross-examination, he changed the alleged withdrawal period to between 2013 and 2014. Responding to…
Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has appreciated President Bola Tinubu for nominating him as one of 32 new ambassador-designates. He recently described Tinubu as someone who taught him the meaning of forgiveness. In a press statement shared on X, Reno thanked God and Tinubu for his visionary and exemplary leadership, pledging to serve his fatherland with dedication. According to him, Tinubu helped him to understand what patriotism truly feels like, and he is definitely the right man at the right time for Nigeria. He then prayed for the president, stating that the nation would prosper as an indivisible and peaceful…
Asake’s highly anticipated homecoming concert is currently attracting criticism online. Fans of the singer have been blasting the singer’s staggering ₦300,000 ticket fee, and Nigerians have been reacting. What was supposed to be a glorified Lagos return for the “Lonely At The Top” crooner is now spiralling into an online backlash, with many longtime supporters accusing the organisers of pricing out the true fans. The criticism has grown very loud that various fan pages are warning that the expensive pricing could end up dampening excitement around Ásake’s headline performance. FlyTime Fest, popular for premium concert experiences, has slowly increased its…
Former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd), has urged the newly-elected National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Turaki, SAN, to rebuild the party. He recently ordered Babangida to correct PDP’s past mistakes, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking during a courtesy visit by Turaki and selected members of the PDP National Working Committee (NWC) to Babangida’s Hilltop residence in Minna, the retired General told Turaki to position PDP as a stabilising force in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to insiders who attended the meeting, the discussions focused on party renewal, national stability and the…
MultiChoice Nigeria has announced that the 10th season of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) was illegally streamed more than five million times. The company recently expressed deep concern over the rising wave of digital piracy in the country. Speaking at the 2025 Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive) in Lagos, where industry stakeholders gathered to discuss the theme “Powering Africa Through Creative Enterprise,” Executive Head of Content and Channels, West Africa, MultiChoice Nigeria, Atinuke Babatunde, described the volume of piracy as a major economic threat to Nigeria’s creative industry. According to her, outdated copyright regulations and poor cross-border protections have restricted the effectiveness…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Sen. Dayo Adeyeye, has said that President Bola Tinubu will deliver lasting solutions to Nigeria’s security challenges. He recently revealed that BAT has shown total commitment to end the security issues across the country. Speaking during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, Dayo assured that the era of insecurity will have to end with a decisive leader like President Tinubu in charge. According to him, he can only blame renewed attacks experienced in parts of the country on saboteurs and enemies who are hell bent on destabilising the…
Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has stunned the internet with beautiful photos of herself and her colleague, Iyabo Ojo. She recently shared the pictures via her Instagram page, and fans have been reacting. According to her, Iyabo Ojo is not just a colleague in the Nigerian movie industry, but also a bestie, and they are both ready for any Owanbe party in London. She stated that they are heading to the UK for the premiere of her latest movie, and it is definitely going to be a December to remember. “My bestie Alero @iyaboojofespris and I are ready for any OWANBE…
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed Nigeria’s election into the Council of the International Maritime Organisation for the 2026–2027 biennium. The election, which saw Nigeria re-elected into Category C of the IMO Council, happened during the organisation’s General Assembly in London on Friday, November 28, marking the country’s return to the global maritime decision-making table after a 14-year absence. In a statement released by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described the development as a “strong affirmation of the country’s growing maritime influence and its constructive role in global shipping governance.” According to him,…
