The Emir of Kano and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Muhammadu Sanusi II, has warned ministers and presidential aides to give their principals honest advice. He recently urged ministers and aides not to turn themselves into mere praise singers. Speaking in Abuja at the Oxford Global Think Tank Leadership Conference and Book Launch, Sanusi revealed that Nigeria’s leadership has gotten to the point where those who tell the truth are tagged enemies of the government. According to him, the growing culture of excessive praise for political leaders during official functions has to stop because it prevents…
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Governor Biodun Oyebanji has been confirmed as the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate for the 2026 election in Ekiti State. This comes following a consensus affirmation exercise held on Monday at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion, Ado-Ekiti. An exercise led to 885 delegates from the 16 local government areas of the state endorsing Oyebanji, who is seeking a second term as governor. During the session, Senate Leader and APC stalwart, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, moved a motion for the ratification of Oyebanji’s nomination as the party’s consensus candidate. “I, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, hereby move a motion that this Ekiti Special Nomination…
Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno and Senate President Godswill Akpabio have hailed Afrobeats singer Davido for his positive influence on young Nigerians. They recently praised the “Funds” crooner for choosing Akwa Ibom state as the first Nigerian destination for his much-anticipated music concert. Speaking at a pre-concert reception in Uyo, hosted by Governor Umo Eno, Akpabio encouraged David Adeleke to spotlight upcoming Akwa Ibom artists on his international tours. According to Gov. Uno, Davido deserves praise for constantly inspiring the younger generation through his hard work and consistency. He stated that Davido is living proof that Nigerian youths can have…
A member of the National Working Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of using thugs and state security agencies to disrupt meetings and rallies organised by opposition parties across Nigeria. He recently rubbished claims that the ADC is losing momentum, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking on Arise Television, Kenneth said that the ADC has not lost any momentum, and the coalition remains fully prepared to challenge the APC in the next general elections. According to him, several ADC gatherings have been violently disrupted in different states under the…
Popular Afrobeats singer Davido has revealed why he chose Akwa Ibom state as the first Nigerian destination for his much-anticipated music concert. He recently explained that he decided to perform in Akwa Ibom first because of the state’s world-class infrastructure. Speaking at a pre-concert reception in Uyo, hosted by Governor Umo Eno and Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the multiple award-winning artiste shared that Akwa Ibom’s serene environment is another major factor that led to his decision. According to him, the facilities in Akwa Ibom stood out among other options across Nigeria and the continent, and that automatically made it the…
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has said that the Federal Government will fully support Dangote Refinery in achieving its 1.4 million barrels-per-day refined products target. He recently described the refinery’s expansion plan as a major milestone for Africa’s energy independence. Speaking in Lagos during his welcome address at the 19th Africa Downstream Energy Week, Lokpobiri declared that the plan is a validation of the government’s policy direction under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to him, the refinery’s expansion plan will not only save Nigeria or West Africa, but it’ll rescue the entire continent and make…
Legendary singer Celine Dion has said that her 15-year-old sons have become her greatest source of strength following her Stiff Person Syndrome diagnosis. She recently confirmed that panic buttons have been fitted throughout their family home. Speaking to People magazine, Celine revealed that her twins, Eddy and Nelson, have stood by their mother since she received the diagnosis in 2022, 6 years after losing their father, Rene Angelil, to throat cancer. According to her, involving her sons in her battle with the disease is her own way of making them responsible for their mother at an early age. Celine stated…
Popular singer Justin Bieber has entered his Twitch streamer era. His debut stream recently dropped on the 23rd of October, and he has already attracted more than 163,000 followers. Rather than focus on his music, Justin has been on Twitch giving viewers a tour of his warehouse mancave, reacting to basketball games, and having controversial conversations about his marriage. Revealing why external opinions do not bother him, Bieber shared that as long as God sees him as His awesome child, nothing else matters. According to him, if His Creator can be proud of the man he has become, he couldn’t…
Popular singer Ariana Grande has hailed Madonna and Beyoncé for reaching out to her when she got famous. Ariana recently revealed that she was fortunate to be around legendary singers she admired growing up. Speaking on a new episode of the “Shut Up Evan” podcast, the artist shared that Madonna and Beyoncé welcomed her with open arms after her music career took off. According to her, when she started emerging as the main pop girl to watch in the early 2010s, she was lucky enough to have her idols in her corner. Grande stated that Madonna was particularly kind to…
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has said that some of Nigeria’s so-called Yahoo boys were geniuses whose talents needed redirection. He recently revealed that the greed for material possessions has eroded our values. In a social media post titled “Our Youths Need Redirection,” on his verified X handle, Obi disclosed that he had an engagement with youths in Onitsha at the invitation of the Archbishop of All Saints’ Cathedral, Onitsha, where he had the privilege of speaking to youths on the theme, “Money Beyond Wealth.” According to him, rather than condemn…
