Author: Festus Adeloye

Oba Abimbola Owoade has been crowned the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. Owoade who received the staff of office from Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde, succeeds the 45th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, who died on April 22, 2022, at 83. The coronation, which took place at Olivet Baptist High School in Oyo,  happened barely three years after the last monarch, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, joined his ancestors. President Bola Tinubu was represented by Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu. Some of the dignitaries at the event include: Statistician General of the Federation and Chief Executive Officer, National Bureau of Statistic, Prince Adeyemi…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) primary has started in Anambra state in two different centres with 1,630 accredited delegates. The primary of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) is also holding today with  Governor Chukwuma Soludo as the sole aspirant. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has no aspirant while Dr George Moghalu is the only aspirant of the Labour Party(LP) with the withdrawal of his opponent, John Nwosu on Friday night. Of all the political parties contesting for the November 8 governorship election, only APC parades multiple aspirants despite the withdrawal of two on Friday night. However, the APC accreditation started by…

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle remains optimistic about Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite the team’s shaky start in the qualifiers. The 47-year-old Malian tactician, who took over after Nigeria’s winless run in their first four games, led the team to a 2-0 victory over Rwanda in Kigali. However, a recent draw against Zimbabwe has further complicated their path, with Nigeria trailing group leaders South Africa by six points. Chelle stressed the importance of winning the upcoming matches, especially the crunch tie against South Africa. “It’s an obligation to win in South Africa, but…

Nigerian musician, Odumodublvck has responded to news that Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has been “offered” to Laliga heavyweights Barcelona. A sports website, Blaugranagram had stated that the Nigerian striker, who is presently on loan at Galatasaray, had been “offered” to Barca. Odumodublvck, who shared the report on X, said he would be emotional if Osimhen joins the Spanish squad this summer. He wrote, “I go cry tears of joy.” Osimhen’s loan spell at Gala will terminate by the end of the season. He is expected to be sold on his return to Naples, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and other…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has barred parties in the suit filed by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio and three others from granting press interviews on issues relating to the case. Justice Binta Nyako issued the order on Friday following complaint by lawyer to Akpabio, Kehinde Ogunwumiju (SAN) that the plaintiff was moving from one television house to another, granting press interviews on issues relating to her case, currently pending before the court. Ruling, Justice Nyako said there shall be no press interviews by all parties and their lawyers as regard the…

A former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Brig.-Gen. Maharazu Tsiga (Rtd) yesterday shared a chilling experience he had while in kidnappers den. Tsiga, who was among 17 freed kidnap victims reunited with their loved ones said his captors once planted a bomb close to him hoping it would explode on its own and kill him. “God was merciful to me. The bomb did not explode.  I survived,” he said after he was united with his family by National Security Adviser (NSA)  Nuhu Ribadu Ribadu at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in Abuja yesterday. Tsiga, who was NYSC boss…

Ondo State governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of the Olowo of Owo, Oba (Dr) Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye II, as the new chairman of the State’s Council of Traditional Rulers The governor made the announcement on Thursday during a special meeting of the Council at the Obas’ Secretariat in Akure as the outgone leadership of the Council under the chairmanship of Deji of Akure, Oba (Dr.) Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, Odundun II, completed its tenure. While acknowledging the contributions of the outgoing leadership of the Council, the governor commended the Deji of Akure for his support for his administration. He…

Hungary has announced its decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), becoming the first European Union nation to do so. A senior official in Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government confirmed the move just hours after Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Hungary for a state visit. Orban had invited Netanyahu in November, shortly after the ICC issued an arrest warrant against the Israeli leader. At the time, Orban stated that the ruling would have “no effect” in Hungary. The governing body of the ICC voices regret and concern over Hungary’s announcement that it is leaving the court,…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that the petition to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has not met the constitution’s requirements. In a statement on Thursday, the electoral commission gave reasons why the recall process of Senator Natasha, who is currently serving a six months suspension from the Senate could not proceed. “The petition for the recall of the Senator representing the Kogi Central Senatorial District has not met the requirement of Section 69(a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended)”. the post reads. According to the commission, the decision was reached at its…

US President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs have sparked varying reactions across the globe, with the United Kingdom stating its vulnerability to turmoil in nations hit harder. Nigeria’s exports to the US will now face a 14% tariff, a move driven by the Trump administration’s assertion that the African nation imposes a 27% duty on American imports. In his reaction to the development, UK Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds voiced his concern about the country facing a “threat” to its open economy from any global fallout from Trump’s new tariffs regime, which included a baseline 10% “reciprocal” tariff on British goods…