Author: Festus Adeloye

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has expressed strong reservations over a planned protest by the “Take It Back Movement,” scheduled to take place across various states, including the Federal Capital Territory, on Monday.  The police said is a day set aside by the federal government to mark National Police Day. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police acknowledged the constitutional right of Nigerians to peaceful protest but criticized the timing of the planned demonstrations, describing it as “ill-timed” and “mischievous.” The police warned that the protest coinciding with National Police…

A former Governor of Oyo State, Chief Omololu Olunloyo, has passed on at the age of 89 years. Olunloyo, who governed the state for just three months died few day to his 90th birthday. He was the father of popular blogger, Kemi Olunloyo. The nonagenarian, who was also Balogun of Oyo and Otun Bobasewa of Ife, died in the early hours of Sunday. Olunloyo’s death was confirmed in a statement signed by Barrister Oladapo Ogunwusi. The statement reads, “With a heavy heart but gratitude to the Almighty, we announce the passing into glory of Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, former governor…

The family of the late elderstatesman, Chief Edwin Clark, has scheduled May 13, 2025, for his burial in Kiagbodo Community, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta. Clark, a former Federal Commissioner for Information, and also a former senator during the Second Republic, was born on May 25, 1927. He died on February 17, at the age of 97. Clark’s eldest son, Mr Penaowei, announced the burial date on Saturday at a press briefing held at the family residence in Kiagbodo. While unveiling the funeral arrangements for the former leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Mr Clark explained that the burial…

Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule are currently in the United Kingdom (UK) on legislative tour. Since they were suspended with Governor Siminialayi Fubara, nothing had been heard about the lawmakers, who were on the verge of removing Fubara before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a State of Emergency. It was, however, gathered that the lawmakers and their families were still occupying the legislative quarters in Port Harcourt after the emergency declaration. A statement by Amaewhule’s Special Assistant on Media, Martins Wachukwu, confirmed that the lawmakers had left the shores of the country. Amaewhule…

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…