Author: Festus Adeloye

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has visited soldiers wounded during an attack by assailants in Okomu Community. The governor, who expressed his displeasure over the incident, vowed that the State Government will fish out individuals and groups behind the attack. The governor was represented during the visit at the Military Hospital in Benin City, by the Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare. He was received by the Director of the Military Hospital, Brig. Gen. Pauline Olubunmi Aburime. Other government officials in the entourage include the Commissioner for Public Safety and Security, Kingsley Uwagbale; Commissioner for Mining &…

Abia state governor Alex Otti has instructed the Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Nwobilor Ananaba, to visit the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camp in Umunnato, Bende local government area, to assess the extent of its deterioration and plan for its repair. Governor Otti issued this directive while hosting the state coordinator of the NYSC in Abia, Gladys Adama, and her team, which included corps members. He expressed shock at the poor condition of the camp, as detailed by Mrs. Adama in her address. He promptly issued a directive to the Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, who unfortunately…

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has revealed how he saved President Bola Tinubu’s political career. Atiku stated this while reacting to the widely held position that the President Tinubu came to his rescue following his spat with former President Olusegun Obasanjo, leading to his contesting the presidential election on the platform of Action Congress (AC) in 2007. The former president said without his support to President Tinubu, his political career could have ended as the governor of Lagos State. Atiku, in a statement through his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, said, “Vice President Kashim Shettima goofed when he claimed that former Vice…

The Nigerian Airforce said on Sunday that its Air Component of Operation Delta Safe, on Saturday 7 June 2024, successfully destroyed 2 Illegal Refining Sites (IRS) situated along the banks of Imo River. A statement by Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet Director of NAF Public Relations and Information said the strikes were conducted barely hours after the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, conferred with Governor Alex Otti of Abia State on the setting up of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base in Abia State. “The illegal sites were located near Obiaku and in close proximity to…

Actress Biola Adebayo has announced the tragic passing of Nike, who recently appeared on her podcast. During the interview, Nike shared her personal struggles, leading to widespread online criticism. Adebayo believes the harsh backlash contributed to Nike’s suicide. In an emotional Instagram video, Adebayo expressed her sorrow and sense of responsibility, explaining that while she had offered support, she was unaware of Nike’s intentions. She said: “For the first time in my life, I feel like a failure. Nike died. Nike committed suicide. The lady that I just interviewed; the lady that said she was sleeping with dogs. “People read…

Veteran Nigerian comedian, Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, popularly known as Ali Baba, has stated that some persons now liquidate their investments to leave the country. He also stated that many people in the entertainment industry have left the country in the last few years. Speaking during an appearance on Channels TV’s Sunrise programme, Ali Baba stated that some of the people who left the country could have survived Nigeria’s current economic realities with the talents and opportunities they have. He said, “When I said unpredictable, it is that some things that have been happening are things that people have not prepared…

Organised Labour has rejected claims by state governors under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, that they cannot afford N60,000 minimum wage, urging the governors not to plunge the country into a monumental crisis. Speaking on behalf of Labour, the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, accused the governors of lying with their resources, contending that “nothing can be further from the truth as FAAC allocations have since grown from N700 billion to N1.2 trillion making the governments extremely rich at the expense of the people.” In a statement titled “Save the country from a certain death”, NLC’s Head of…

Popular crossdresser James Brown has visited his mentor Bobrisky at Kirikiri maximum security prison where the latter is serving time for defacing the Naira. Despite ongoing efforts to secure Bobrisky’s release, James Brown took it upon himself to check on his mentor’s well-being. The visit comes as a show of solidarity and support for his mentor, who has been incarcerated for several weeks. James Brown was accompanied by friends and confirmed that Bobrisky is doing well despite the challenging circumstances. “I went to Kirekire prison to visit Bobrisky to know if she is alright,” he wrote on Instagram.

Popular British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has shared his honest thoughts on the motivations and desires that drive artists to create music. In an interview on “Therapuss With Jake Shane,” Sheeran dismissed the idea that some artists are solely driven by passion and don’t care about success. Sheeran emphasised that every artist wants their work to be recognised and appreciated, and that the desire for success and fame is a natural part of the music industry. He argued that if artists didn’t care about what people think, they wouldn’t release their music or seek out record deals. Sheeran encouraged a more…

Data from the International Monetary Fund has shown Nigeria’s economy is expected to rise to at least $1.852 trillion in Purchasing Power Parity terms by 2029. The IMF’s prediction shows a noteworthy growth path for the country’s economy over the next five years. The country’s GDP in PPP terms has been on the increase, projected to rise from $1.36 trillion in 2023 to $1.852 trillion in 2029. The data shows a consistent growth trend, with a notable increase of 5.5 per cent expected in 2029. IMF also forecast Nigeria’s share of global GDP based on PPP to reach 0.78 per…