Author: Festus Adeloye

Former Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi has called on Nigerians across religious and ethnic divides to embrace love, peace and tolerance to build a safe, unified and prosperous nation. The former Rivers State governor made the call in his Easter message to Nigerians on Saturday. He decried the wanton killings of innocent citizens in different parts of the country and reminded the government of its responsibility in protecting the citizens. Amaechi noted that Nigeria can only move forward when there is security of lives and property, peace, a thriving economy and unity of purpose and when the people…

Suspended Rivers State Governor,  Siminalayi Fubara has appealed to the people of the state to keep supporting the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Fubara, in a statement he personally signed to mark Easter, reinstated his commitment to deliver good governance in the state. Describing Easter as a sacred season of reconciliation and unity, Fubara said during the celebration the peace of Christ should dwell in the hearts, restoring relationships, comforting the afflicted, feeding the hungry, and healing the brokenhearted. He said: “It is a time to reaffirm our shared belief that peace shall overcome war, and that…

The family of Bolaji Olarewaju, popularly known as Big Bolaji has confirmed the passing of the singer following a brief illness. According to a statement signed by the Family on Saturday, Bolaji died on Easter Saturday. The statement said, “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bolaji Olarewaju, affectionately known as “Big B,” a cherished father, husband, brother, and an esteemed figure in both the church community, an ordained Pastor in the RCCG and a giant in the music industry and our community. Bolaji left us on Easter Saturday, 19th April 2025, after a brief illness.…

The Lagos Police Command has clarified the circumstances surrounding the detention of Alabi Quadri, the young supporter who gained attention during the 2023 presidential election for standing in front of Labour Party candidate Peter Obi’s convoy. In a statement on its official X handle on Saturday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, explained that Quadri was arrested and arraigned in court after being linked to a violent street clash in the Amukoko area of Lagos. According to Hundeyin, the disturbance occurred on January 22, 2025 when rival groups of youths engaged in a street fight that sparked chaos across the…

A four-storey building has collapsed in Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos, with occupants trapped, and some feared dead. Panic gripped residents when the uncompleted building, which housed Equal Rights restaurant suddenly collapsed on Saturday. According to an eyewitness, Femi Saheed, the incident happened at about 8:30 a.m. today. As of press time, men of Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, as well well Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, who had been contacted, were yet to arrive at the scene.

Grammy Award-winning Nigerian music export, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has once again made history by becoming the first African to sell out 80,000 packed full stadium, Stade De France. With a capacity of 100,000, this feat marks the biggest milestone in his already groundbreaking career. The artist has continued to take Afrobeats to global heights, following sold-out shows at venues like Madison Square Garden and London Stadium and now, in Paris, Stade DW France, the biggest Stadium in France. Fans from across Europe travelled and laid siege ahead of time at the large stadium in Paris…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has justified President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers. In a media parley with Arise News on Friday, Wike said Tinubu did what he had to so that the state would not descend into a deeper level of anarchy. According to Wike, the president did the right thing. He also added that if the state of emergency was not declared, money would not go to Rivers. He stated that he personally preferred the outright removal of the suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara. “The president did not want the…

The leader of the Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has praised President Bola Tinubu for what he described as commendable strides in governance, stating that the President has “surpassed” his expectations since assuming office. Pa Fasoranti made the remark on Thursday when the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, paid him a courtesy visit at his residence in Akure, Ondo State. According to a statement from the First Lady’s media aide, Busola Kukoyi, the 98-year-old elder statesman expressed satisfaction with the direction of the Tinubu administration and offered prayers for the President’s continued guidance and success. “I…

The Donald Trump administration is reportedly considering shutting down nearly 30 embassies and consulates worldwide — including several in Africa — as part of a broader plan to streamline America’s diplomatic presence abroad. This is according to an internal document from the US State Department, CNN obtained. Among the proposed closures are American embassies in Lesotho, the Republic of Congo, the Central African Republic, and South Sudan. A consulate in South Africa is also listed for potential shutdown. These developments come amid a sweeping attempt by the administration to shrink the size of the US federal government, with influence from…

The Presidency has assured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu remained fully in charge of the country’s affairs despite his ongoing stay in Europe, adding that he is expected to return to Nigeria after the Easter holidays. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the State House clarified that the President’s absence was temporary and consistent with the earlier communicated timeframe of approximately two weeks. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains fully engaged in Nigeria’s governance even though he is away in Europe,” the statement read. “His return to Abuja…