Author: Akintayo Adams

Veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Kanayo O Kanayo, has expressed displeasure with what he perceives as a lack of gratitude from people who receive financial favours. In a video he shared on Instagram on Monday, Kanayo criticised the response of “seen” after receiving money as a sign of ungratefulness. He said, “I have one question. Why are people very ungrateful? “You do somebody a favour by sending him or her money, and the person receives it and sends you a text with ‘seen.” The actor further blamed such a response as “inheritance mentality,” where people expect help as a right,…

July 10 is the 191st day of the year (192nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 174 days remain until the end of the year. In this post, we revisit historical events reflecting the day’s rich and diverse impact on history and society. July 10, 2019: German automaker Volkswagen ended production of the Beetle, the first model of which had been introduced in 1938. July 10, 1991: Boris N. Yeltsin took the oath of office as the first elected president of the Russian republic. July 10, 1985: The Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior was sunk by two bomb explosions while…

President Bola Tinubu has offered a new appointment to former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega. The appointment was announced during the inauguration of the Presidential Committee on Implementation of Livestock Reforms at the presidential villa in Abuja on Tuesday. He named Jega as co-Chairman of the Committee established to address obstacles to agricultural productivity and open up new opportunities which benefit farmers, herders, processors, and distributors in the livestock-farming value chain. President Tinubu emphasized that the implementation of the reforms will require the collective efforts of members of the committee, drawn from the public and…

The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, inaugurated the 250 housing units at the Renewed Hope Estate in Oyo State on Tuesday. This initiative is part of the Federal Government’s efforts to reduce housing deficits and provide affordable housing for Nigerians. The ceremony took place at Erunmu Dry Port in the Egbeda Local Government Area. Dangiwa emphasized that the project aims to be affordable for individuals and families with stable incomes, highlighting the importance of quality construction and adherence to the highest standards. He said, “The estate includes a mix of one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom semi-detached bungalows. We…

A constitutional amendment bill to enhance women’s representation in parliament through special seats has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill, jointly sponsored by the Deputy Speaker, Ben Kalu, and 12 others, was debated on the floor, with several members vehemently opposing it. It proposes to creat one senatorial seat and one House seat in each state and the FCT. Some expressed full support, while others urged caution, citing the constitution’s provision against discriminatory laws. It seeks to amend Sections 48 and 49 of the Constitution to provide one special seat reserved exclusively for women in…

President Bola Tinubu has established the Ministry of Livestock Development. The ministry’s creation was announced during the inauguration of the Renewed Hope Livestock Reform Implementation Committee, aimed at addressing the farmers-herders crisis. The committee is meant to address the issue of farmers-herders crisis. “I don’t want us to turn this environment to another talk opportunity, I just want to inaugurate this community to ensure that I am ready. I assure you and the Nigerian public that we need to create this economy, seize this opportunity.” “These ranches you recommend, and promote, I will work with it. And luckily, we have…

A poster campaigning for the elongation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s tenure till 2031 was sighted earlier today in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The video, which is gaining traction online showed the level at which the loyalists of the President are leaving no stone unturned in their bid. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

Residents of Gaza City fled as Israeli tanks advanced deeper into the city on Tuesday, marking the second day of an escalated military offensive. Efforts by Qatari, Egyptian, and U.S. mediators are underway to accelerate ceasefire talks aimed at ending the Gaza conflict and securing the release of hostages held by Israel in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Um Tamer, a mother of seven, described the situation, stating, “Gaza City is being devastated. This is what is happening. Israel is compelling us to evacuate homes under fire.” “We can’t take it anymore, enough of death and humiliation. End the war now,”…

Lamidi Oyewale and Asimiyu Atanda, Oyomesi chiefs, have disclosed to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that Lukman Gbadegesin offered each of the five kingmakers ₦15 million during the Alaafin selection process. This is according to a FIJ report. S.M. Galadanchi, representing the EFCC, informed a high court in Oyo State that Atanda and Oyewale admitted to accepting bribes from Lukman Gbadegesin, who was vying to become the Alaafin. The kingmakers reportedly decided to support Gbadegesin as the Alaafin candidate after receiving the payments. Despite their request, the court rejected the Oyomesi chiefs’ plea to halt the EFCC’s investigation…

The House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria, following a motion of urgent national significance sponsored by 88 members, has requested the Federal Government to halt the implementation of the Samoa Agreement until all disputed clauses are addressed and clarified. House member Aliyu Madaki, moving the motion, emphasized the clause that emphasizes “gender equality,” referring to it as a Trojan horse that could contradict the country’s moral standards. Additionally, the House directed its pertinent committees to scrutinize the contentious clauses of the agreement. More to come as story unfolds…