NIGERIAN BOXER, OLANREWAJU, COLLAPSES, DIES FIGHTING The boxing world has been thrown into mourning following the unfortunate death of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, who collapsed and died during a fight at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra, Ghana, Saturday night. Olanrewaju was competing against Ghanaian boxer John Mbanugu, also known as “Power,” in an undercard fight of Ghana’s Professional …

NATASHA: INEC SAYS RECALL ELECTION COSTLIER THAN NORMAL ELECTION The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is more expensive to conduct a recall election than a constituency election. This suggests that the commission may spend more money to complete the recall process of the embattled Kogi senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, than was spent conducting her election, whether or not the …

REPORT UNCOVERS DISCREPANCIES IN VOTE COUNT, INEC DATA FOR EDO, ONDO POLLS A new report released by Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI) has revealed inconsistencies in the electoral process during the 2024 governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states, with discrepancies in vote counts and data released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The report, which revealed discrepancies between the …

TINUBU HONOURS NASS LEADERSHIP: SIGNS SOUTH WEST, SOUTH SOUTH DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONS BILLS INTO LAW In a momentous stride towards Nigeria’s regional development, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made history by signing into law the South-West Development Commission (SWDC) and South-South Development Commission (SSDC) bills. This action completes the establishment of five new Regional Development Commissions (RDCs), fulfilling a legislative priority …

2027 MAY BE DIFFICULT FOR PDP UNLESS … – TAMBUWAL Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Senator Aminu Tambuwal, has said that the 2027 general election may be difficult for the People’s Democratic Party PDP) if it fails to resolve its internal crises. This was just as the party’s National Vice Chairman (South), Chief Dan Osi Orbih, admitted that …

SENATE LEADER JUSTIFIES EMERGENCY RULE IN RIVERS, SAYS IT’S IN NATIONAL INTEREST The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele has justified the ratification of the state of emergency slammed on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu.The Senator representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District argued that his colleagues ratified the proclamation in spite of public outcry against it in national interest, and not …

PRISONS’ OVERCROWDING: ENUGU, CROSS RIVER, ONDO, PLATEAU GOVERNORS PARDON INMATES In a bid to alleviate overcrowding in Nigeria’s correctional facilities, four state governors have granted pardons to over 120 inmates across various custodial centres in their states in the last three months. The pardon is part of ongoing efforts to reduce congestion in the nation’s correctional system. Governor Peter Mbah …

I NEARLY QUIT 2023 PRESIDENTIAL RACE — TINUBU President Bola Tinubu said he nearly guit the 2023 presidential race. The President said this at a special Iftar held in his honour at the Presidential Villa on Saturday night, President Tinubu thanked guests for their presence, prayers, and contributions to the nation’s development, and appreciated Nigerians for their outpouring of goodwill …

AMONG WORLD’S 21 BLACK BILLIONAIRES, SIX ARE NIGERIANS Forbes has released its annual list of billionaires, highlighting 2,781 individuals worldwide. Of these, only 21 are Black, making up less than 1% of the total. Among them, only two are women. The list includes individuals from various industries, including finance, technology, sports, and entertainment. Here are the 21 black billionaires in …

IMF ASKS NIGERIAN GOVT TO PROTECT POOR CITIZENS The International Monetary Fund has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to ensure that its efforts to stabilise economy and boost growth are supported by measures that protect the country’s poorest citizens. To ease the suffering of the poorest citizens, the IMF asked the Federal Government to expedite the completion of its …

UK INCREASES COST FOR VISA STUDY, TRAVEL APPLICATIONS The United Kingdom has increased visa fees for students, tourists, and other travelers, a move that will affect Nigerians and other international applicants seeking entry into the country. According to the UK Home Office, the fee for a student visa has been raised from £363 to £490, a 35% increase. Other visa …

‘ATIKU LIED, WIKE WAS SELECTED AS RUNNING MATE IN 2023 – DOCUMENT REVEALS A newly surfaced document, titled “Report of the Advisory Committee for the Selection of Presidential Running Mate,” has contradicted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s claim regarding his choice of running mate for the 2023 presidential election. The document, shared on social media by Lere Olayinka, Special Assistant …

NATASHA’S HUSBAND DEMANDS APOLOGY FROM SENATOR NWAEBONYI Emmanuel Uduaghan, the husband of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has demanded a public apology from Ebonyi North Senator, Onyekachi Nwebonyi over his statement alleging that he married the suspended Kogi senator under duress. Mr Uduaghan, a traditional chief of Warri Kingdom in Delta State, South-south Nigeria, gave Mr Nwebonyi a 14-day ultimatum …

I’M READY TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE AGAINST FUBARA – SAYS RIVERS EX-HOS, NWAEKE Former Rivers State Head of Service, George Nwaeke, has revealed that he is ready to provide evidence concerning his earlier statement against Fubara and his allies, also dismissing claims by his wife, Florence Nwaeke, that he was kidnapped.In a fresh video released this afternoon, Nwaeke refuted the abduction …