The Labour Party has reacted to the alleged physical attack on its National Chairman, Julius Abure, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Recall that Abure was attacked by a woman identified as Precious Oruche, popularly known as Mama P, at the airport. Reacting via a press statement signed by the Labour Party’s spokesperson, Obiora Ifoh, the party said that Abure was quietly standing in line to board a Max Air flight to Benin when Mama P suddenly pounced on him. According to Obiora, it is obvious that anti-democratic elements sponsored the assault on the Labour Party chairman because his…
Author: Folami David
President Bola Tinubu has hailed the people of Ibadan for their support of his presidential bid during his visit to Oyo State ahead of the 2023 election. Recall that Tinubu popularised “Emi l’okan”, a Yoruba phrase meaning “it is my turn”, in June 2022, when he addressed members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. Speaking in Ibadan at the coronation of Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th monarch of the ancient city on Friday, President Tinubu appreciated the people of Ibadan for their unwavering support over the years. Congratulating Ibadan residents on the…
Popular singer 2face Idibia has come out to celebrate his mum, Mrs Rose Idibia, on her 70th birthday. He recently revealed that words cannot describe how he feels about his beautiful mother. In a heartfelt post on Instagram, 2baba thanked his Creator for blessing him with an amazing mother he is super proud of. According to him, he’ll never stop loving his mum because she has been his pillar of support from his very early years until adulthood. “Words cannot capture what I feel and wish for u, my beautiful mother. Today is your special day. I thank the Almighty…
Nollywood filmmaker Kazim Adeoti has come out to appreciate Nigerians for standing by his wife, Mercy Aigbe, after the death of her mother. He recently thanked fellow citizens for rallying around his wife when she needed them the most. Alongside a picture of himself and the popular actress on Instagram, he wrote, “On behalf of my beloved wife and I, we profoundly appreciate our family, fans, friends, and colleagues for your unending calls and camaraderie messages following the passing of our beloved mother (Iye).” He further prayed for Aigbe’s well-wishers to always receive help during difficult life challenges. Kazim concluded…
Veteran Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has said that she has turned down different marriage proposals. The moviestar recently revealed that she rejected the proposals because she has yet to find the right partner. Speaking in a new sit-down with the press, Bimbo disclosed that she has still not found anybody she wants to spend the rest of her life with. Sharing that she doesn’t see her current unmarried status as a negative, the veteran actress urged women to learn to avoid getting married for the wrong reasons. “For me not to have found my partner, the person I want to…
The Eselu of Iselu Kingdom in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, has called on Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to arrest controversial content creator Mandy Kiss over her planned 24-hour “marathon sex” challenge. Recall that Mandy recently announced her plan to attempt a Guinness World Record for the highest number of sexual partners in a single day on Monday. She went as far as flaunting a flyer on Instagram which showed that the event would hold on September 30, in Ikorodu, Lagos, with a target of 100 men. Despite Guinness World Records rejecting the…
Nollywood actor Saidi Balogun and his ex-wife, Faithia Williams, have sparked reunion rumours. The former couple recently warmed the hearts of fans after a video of them sharing a sweet moment surfaced online. The video, which started circulating on Friday, showed Saheed and Fathia having a light conversation as one of their kids recorded them. In the short clip, Faithia was seen standing by a car while Saidi approached her Their child could be heard asking Saheed Balogun to give Fathia money. Reacting, Saidi jokingly said that no amount of money given to her would ever be appreciated. The adorable…
President Bola Tinubu has celebrated the founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, on his 71st birthday. He recently hailed Oyedepo’s decades of influence on Nigeria’s spiritual and educational landscape. Speaking via a press statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described Oyedepo as “a towering figure of influence and impact in Nigeria, Africa and beyond on spiritual, educational and philanthropic platforms.” Appreciating the cleric’s discipline and diligence since establishing the ministry in 1982, the president said that his sacred qualities as a pastor have triggered the growth of Living Faith Church…
The ancient city of Ibadan played host to prominent Nigerians, home and abroad, traditional rulers and politicians, who united to witness the historical inauguration of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The ancient Mapo Hall, venue of the coronation, came alive with pride and celebration on Friday. The coronation, described to be the apex of a lifelong journey, was a historical moment in Nigeria, as it became the first time that a former governor, senator and successful businessman would become imperial majesty. Ladoja, who clocked 81 on Thursday, emerged from the civil line of the Olubadan throne,…
Dangote Industries has come out to deny allegations of mass sack of its workers due to union activities. Recall that the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, recently alleged that Nigerian workers at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals were sacked shortly after joining the union. Reacting, Dangote Group revealed that ‎the dismissals were due to an ongoing reorganisation in response to alleged sabotage in some refinery units. According to a senior company official, both Nigerian and expatriate staff remain employed, and the reorganisation only affects certain individuals due to specific discoveries. “Yes, the letter is…