Author: Festus Adeloye

The Presidency has said cabals and enemies of Nigeria opposed to President Bola Tinubu’s innovative policies and youth-inclusive government are behind tomorrow’s proposed protest. Special Adviser to President on Student Engagement, Sunday Asefon, stated this on Wednesday in Abuja during a town hall meeting on the proposed protest. The meeting was convened by the Chairman, Wells Carlton Hotel and Apartments, Mr Osahon Okunbo. According to Asefon, the cabals and bad elements are behind the move for protest because they are uncomfortable with the progress the Tinubu government was making. He said: “They are used to a system where ministers are…

#EndBadGovernance: Edo Uncovers Plans By APC To Deploy Thugs Disguised As State Security Network Officers To Attack Protesters The Edo State Government has uncovered plots by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to mobilise thugs who will disguise themselves as officials of the Edo State Security Network (ESSN) also known as vigilante network to attack protesters during the #EndBadGovernance demonstration. In a statement, the Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Osa Nehikhare, said the State Government acknowledges the right of Edo citizens to protest and has mobilized security agencies to ensure that law and order is maintained during the…

An Air Canada flight bound for Montreal was cancelled after a flight attendant lost her cool when a passenger asked for a blanket. The now-viral incident took place when Flight AC73 from Casablanca, Morocco, was already on its way to the tarmac for takeoff. The stewardess’ meltdown was recorded on camera, with the footage making rounds on social media since. Video shared on social media shows a female flight attendant aboard Flight AC73 from Casablanca to Montreal pointing and shouting at a passenger in both French and English. “I don’t want no bullying against my crew,” the woman can be…

The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi says Onyeka Onwenu’s death has devastated him. I watched as doctors battled to save her life in vain yesterday after her elegant performance on stage. She left us with a striking song in her last performance on earth “One Love Keep Us Together Writing on his X handle, Obi said: “Yesterday provided a totally devastating moment for me as I witnessed a tragic event that will forever be etched in my memory. ” I was present at the event where the iconic song star, Onyeka Onwenu…

Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson said that she would not compete in the women’s 100m at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday. “I’m only running the 200m here,” said Jackson, the double world 200-metre champion, who has won silvers in the 100m in the last two world champs and Olympic 100m bronze at the Tokyo Games. The 30-year-old did not give any details for her decision. But Jackson’s announcement does come in the wake of her pulling up with an apparent injury late in a race in Hungary three weeks ago. The Jamaican was leading the race entering the home straight before abruptly…

The Lagos State Government has deployed men of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) to the streets ahead of the nationwide hunger and hardship protests billed to commence on August 1. The heavy presence of police officers of the RRS and Task Force were seen on streets around the state Wednesday, as they engaged in patrol exercises. The operation took off from Alausa, Ikeja through the old Tollgate, Ojota, Ogudu, and Iyana Oworo to the 3rd Mainland Bridge axis. Some officers were also seen matching through Lekki streets to the Lekki Tollgate area. This is as the Secretary to the Government…

The daughter of Soboma and Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, Chukwu, was found dead under suspicious circumstances outside the gate of her Parkview, Lagos home on Wednesday, July 31. Initial investigations suggest that recently hired domestic staff, who had been with the family for less than a month, might have staged the scene to imply that Chukwu was outside the house at the time of her death. Evidence indicates an attempt to clean up blood inside the house and the compound, suggesting a different narrative. Soboma Ajumogobia, Chukwu’s father, is the younger brother of Odein Ajumogobia, a former Minister of State for…

The Ondo State Police Command, on Wednesday, said it had begun an investigation into the death of 54-year-old Olakunbi Adene who was found dead in her residence located at Oda Road Area of Akure, the state capital. It was gathered that the deceased’ lifeless body was found on her bed in a pool of blood on Sunday, indicating that she was murdered. It was also learnt that the deceased a few days earlier entertained guests when she celebrated her 54th birthday. According to a source in the area, the deceased, who had two kids was hale and hearty with no…

The Kano State Independent Electoral Commission has scheduled November 30, 2024, for the local government elections in the state. The Chairman of the Commission, Sani Malumfashi, announced the date while addressing a news conference in Kano on Wednesday. He said the notification of the election will be issued on November 15. Nomination forms will be available from October 1 to October 11, with submission of the forms due by October 18, 2024. He noted that the screening of candidates will take place from October 18 to October 20, while the list of eligible candidates will be released on October 24.…

Oil prices have risen in the global market following the killing of Hamas political leader, Ismail Haniyeh in Iran, today. The prices were relatively low at below $80 per barrel in the past seven weeks but suddenly shot up after he was reported dead. The prices of Brent and WTI currently stand at $80.79 and $77.29 per barrel, respectively, in the international market. A senior Hamas official told Reuters “This assassination by the Israeli occupation of Brother Haniyeh is a grave escalation that aims to break the will of Hamas“ thus raising fears that it could culminate in crisis, capable…