Author: Festus Adeloye

Former Governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, has berated the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the protracted crisis rocking the party. Suswam, who spoke on a national television today, faulted leadership of the party for holding secret meetings with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, without the knowledge of major stakeholders. He said that the FCT minister can’t be blamed for the withdrawing on the said agreement. Wike, had in a statement released on Sunday, announced his withdrawal from the reconciliation efforts, blaming Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Enugu State Governor Peter…

Former World Boxing Federation (WBF) Cruiserweight Champion, Bashiru Oloruntoyin Ali, popularly known as Bash Ali has vowed to realise his ambition of hosting the international title fight for the first time in Africa. Ali, who aimed at breaking the world boxing record and enlisting his name in the World Guinness record has slated Uyo, Akwa Ibom State as the venue of the epic battle.WBF Consequently, the 69-year-old has appealed to the state governor, Pastor Umo Eno to support his long-delayed ambition. Speaking during a courtesy visit to Elder Paul Bassey, the state commissioner for Sports, Ali, who has spent nearly…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar said former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi is a thoroughbred statesma whose impact on Nigeria’s development is inspiring. Atiku said this in a tribute posted on Facebook commemorate Amaechi’s 60th birthday. He added that the ex-Rivers governor wears the cape of excellence in public service. He said, “My dear friend, Rotimi Amaechi. The impact you continue to have on the development of our country is inspiring. It cannot be questioned that you are a thoroughbred statesman. Within the space of 60 beautiful years, you wear the cape of excellence in public service. “As you…

House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas has withdrawn an electoral reform Bill seeking to amend the Electoral Act to provide for a minimum of six years imprisonment against citizens who refuse to vote during general elections. The Special Adviser to the Speaker on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdillahi Krishi, announced in a statement that the Bill was withdrawn following extensive consultations with stakeholders. The Bill, which Abbas co-sponsored with Daniel Asama Ago, passed the second reading on May 20 and has attracted public outcry from across the country. The statement said: “From the outset, the Bill was introduced with the best…

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has strongly condemned what it described as an unwarranted and embarrassing invasion of its offices in Abuja on Monday by officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) over an alleged ground rent default. Shortly after sealing its premises, the FIRS Chairman, Dr Zach Adedeji, went to the presidential Villa to meet with President Bola Tinubu. Details of their encounter were not disclosed at press time. However, earlier at a press conference held at the FIRS headquarters in Abuja, senior officials of the agency, including the Director of Facility Management, Mr. Tyofa Abeghe; Special Adviser…

Tobi Amusan won the women’s 100-meter hurdles race at the Diamond League meet in Rabat, Morocco. The 28-year-old ran a season-best 12.24 seconds to finish ahead of the pack and create a new meeting record, smashing McNeal Brianna’s previous performance of 12.51 seconds. The win marks Amusan’s first big victory of the 2025 season. She began her campaign in May by finishing fourth at both the Xiamen and Shanghai Diamond League meets. In March, she won the Velocity Fest 16 in Jamaica, despite competing against an inferior hurdler field. The latest victory opens a clean chapter for Amusan, following the…

Nollywood actor Godwin Nnadiekwe has been hospitalised with internal bleeding following an unexpected kick to his chest by fellow actor Zubby Michael on set. Nnadiekwe’s management released an official statement on Saturday evening announcing that the actor was admitted to the hospital after the unintended incident. “We regret to inform you that Actor Godwin Nnadiekwe was rushed to the hospital this evening. He is undergoing treatment for internal bleeding following an incident involving a kick on the chest during filming with his colleague Zubby Michael. “We are committed to providing the best possible care and will ensure timely updates are…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji and his Lagos State counterpart, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday hailed the Chairman, Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), Lagos State, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, as a true democrat and a nation builder who deserved to be celebrated. The President and the two governors gave the commendation in Ado- Ekiti during Prince Olusi’s installation as Atobatele of Ado-Ekiti by HRM Oba Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe, at the Ewi’s palace, Ado- Ekiti. Speaking at the colourful ceremony, President Tinubu, who was represented by the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, described Prince Olusi as a “true democrat”…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of the results of the recently conducted 2025 UTME re-sit examination for candidates at centres impacted by the unfortunate incident. In a statement on Sunday, JAMB spokesman Dr Fabian Benjamin noted that of the 336,845 candidates who were eventually scheduled, after isolated good sessions of the affected centres were excluded and their previously unverified candidates were added, 21,082 were absent. Despite the ongoing enquiries, performance analysis remains consistent (between 11% in 2013 and 34% in 2016) with results from the past twelve years. JAMB asked candidates who participated in…

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, has confirmed his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election under the LP, describing it as possibly his final bid for Nigeria’s presidency. In a video message shared on LP WhatsApp platforms, Obi addressed young supporters, reaffirming his commitment to the party amid speculation about an opposition coalition involving figures like former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, potentially on the African Democratic Congress (ADC) platform. “I will still continue to run in the Labour Party. I’m a member of the Labour Party,” Obi stated, dispelling…