Author: Akintayo Adams

Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja will soon resume normal duties. This is coming amid reports that the Army boss has passed away in an overseas hospital. Dispelling the rumor in a statement on Monday by its Director Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the DHQ said Lagbaja is currently on a “well-deserved rest as part of his 2024 annual leave”. The statement also clarified that not any senior officer was appointed as the acting Chief of Army Staff, COAS as being peddled on social media He said the…

For the first time in Lagos State University’s history, a student has graduated with a First Class Honours degree in History and International Studies. Temitope Ayeobasan, 21, achieved this milestone, with her results being approved by the university’s Senate on Friday. Professor Adeyeri Olusegun, Head of the Department of History and International Studies, confirmed this achievement, stating it was the first since the department’s establishment in 1984. He commended Ayeobasan’s resilience and dedication throughout her academic journey. “Ayeobasan Temitope has shown resilience from her 100 level until now. She deserves it. This is the first of its kind since this…

The Department of State Service (DSS) have replaced Adegboyega Fasasi as Chief Security Officer (CSO) to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In his place, another officer of the Service, Rasheed Atanda Lawal, a Deputy Director, has been appointed. Although details of the change of guard appeared sketchy on Sunday evening, it was gathered that Fasasi, who has served as CSO since Tinubu became President in May, 2023, was replaced because he was due for a professional training. According to reliable sources, DSS Director-General Tosin Ajayi has requested President Tinubu to approve the release of Fasasi, his Chief Security Officer (CSO), so…

Nigerian singer and content creator Oluwadolarz recently shared a shocking experience involving a gay music executive who allegedly demanded sexual favors in exchange for promoting his songs. The comedian-turned-singer revealed that he declined the offer, emphasizing that he refused to compromise his values for the sake of career advancement. This revelation sheds light on the challenges some artists face in the entertainment industry. He disclosed this via his Instagram account on Sunday when he wrote, “You will promote my songs. Endorse my music.” “Help me top chart. But make I first bend over make you enter my y*nsh. E.n.k.r sir.”…

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, on Saturday, spoke to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He seized the opportunity to brief him on his health status, contrary to the swirling death rumour. The president, according to a source at the Defence Headquarters, was excited to hear the voice of his army chief and prayed for his quick recovery. This, nonetheless, the Army Headquarters has dismissed the trending death rumours of Lagbaja, describing it as fake news. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

Popular media personality and critic, Solomon Buchi, came in hard on celebrity UK pastor, Tobi Adegboyega for going clubbing with Davido. Pastor Tobi was heavily discussed in social media on Saturday after a clip of Davido and Wizkid being in the same club amid their rift went viral on social media. In the trending video, the clergyman was seen sitting beside Davido in the club. Reacting via a post on his X handle, Buchi said: “Tobi Adegboyega is definitely not a pastor. Such a shame to the office of a pastor. You can’t be a pastor and be like that.…

The Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Nigerian government plans to impose a 5 percent tax on telecommunication, gaming and betting services in the country. This is amid the economic hardship that seems to have no end. This was contained in the Economic Stabilisation Bills recently sent to the National Assembly by the Federal Government. Analysis of the bill indicated that it seeks to introduce excise duties on services such as telecoms, gaming, gambling, lotteries, and betting provided in Nigeria. This means Nigerians using telecoms and betting services would have to pay more as part of the government’s drive to overhaul the country’s…

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has revealed that the country supplies 24-hour electricity to neighbouring countries such as Niger, Togo and Benin Republic. This was made known by TCN Chief executive officer, Sule Abdulaziz, who appeared on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme. According to him, the electricity supply are consistent and stable in those countries despite the fact that Nigeria could not boast of constant supply of power. We suply power to Togo, Benin and Niger. We supply them power consistently. They get power from Nigeria on 24-hour basis and they’re paying. “Nigerians are getting 24-hour electricity supply. Not everybody. Those…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed concern over Nigeria’s slow progress, attributing it to the country’s failure to implement numerous policies. Speaking at an event in Abuja, Obasanjo stated that Nigeria has become a “burial ground” for unimplemented policies, with leaders taking actions that cause setbacks instead of progress. “It is not enough for leaders to have policies or make statements. We are not short of policies in Nigeria,” the Former President said. “Unfortunately, Nigeria has become a burial ground of policies that are either unimplemented or unexecuted. He emphasized that while the nation has no shortage of policies for…

The United Kingdom has deported 44 Nigerian and Ghanaian asylum seekers in its largest single flight deportation to date. This action comes shortly after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a deal to relocate migrants arriving by small boats to the Chagos Islands. The deportations are part of increased immigration enforcement by the UK government. Since July, the UK has deported over 3,600 people to various countries, although deportations to Nigeria and Ghana have been rare, with only four such flights recorded since 2020. One of the Nigerian deportees from the latest flight stated he was a victim of human…