Author: Akintayo Adams

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), yesterday, through its spokesperson, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, expressed regrets that the region voted for President Bola Tinubu in 2023. This was disclosed in an interview with one of Nigeria’s national dailies, the Guardian where the NEF Spokesman said the region will prioritize unity and consensus in when supporting a candidate for the highest office in the nation. “The North made a mistake in voting Bola Tinubu to the presidency in 2023, and it is unlikely that they will repeat the same error in the future.” “They have learned from their past misstep and will strive to…

A video has surfaced on social media showing the impeached Edo Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, praying for his successor, Omobayo Godwins, to be better and greater than him. In the viral video posted by an X user with the handle @jostezz_, Shaibu prayed mostly in Pidgin English, affirming that Godwins should be better than him because he (Shaibu) was superior at the time. Recall that Shaibu was impeached yesterday by the Edo State House of Assembly, over allegations of misconduct while in the office. Shortly after Shaibu’s impeachment, the Edo State Chief Judge, Justice Daniel Okungbowa swore in the…

Oba Abimbola Ajibola, The Otun Balogun Olubadan of Ibadanland, on Tuesday, while addressing newsmen at his Sanyo residence disclosed that the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, is not totally free from the illness that has kept him away from public domain and not physically fit to rule at the moment. According to him, he said, “What is in need for hurry? Someone (Olakulehin) we have not seen. He has not spoken with us. He has not spoken with Ibadan people. “I am his second in command, I’m his lieutenant. He has not called me to say, ‘My Otun, I’m back. So,…

It has been revealed that the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja, is set to withdraw his legal action against the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde and the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, over the elevation of 10 Ibadan High Chiefs to beaded crown-wearing Obas. Ladoja had filed a suit before the State High Court in Ibadan in July 2023 challenging the elevation of the High Chiefs to Ọbas He will also convene a meeting, as the highest ranked Chief of the Olubadan-in-Council for the nomination of the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, to mount the saddle…

Mai Mala Buni, the Governor of Yobe State, has tasked Muslim faithful to take the lessons of sacrifice, care and compassion exhibited during the fasting period beyond the Ramadan season. This is contained in a Sallah message through his Director General Press and Media Affairs, Mamman Mohammed. “As we celebrate the Eid-el-fitr, marking the end of the one month religious obligation, l enjoin us all to take the lessons of sacrifice, care and compassion exhibited during the fasting period beyond the Ramadan season. “I am particularly impressed with the massive feeding programme provided by government, individuals, and corporate organisations to…

Kano State High Court has fixed April 17, 2024, for the arraignment of the immediate past governor of the state, Abdullahi Ganduje, his wife, son, and five others, for alleged bribery. Ganduje and his family will be arraigned on eight counts bordering on a $413,000 bribery allegation, diversion, and misappropriation of funds up to ₦1.38bn, among others. A Federal High Court in Kano had earlier ruled that the Kano Public Compliant and Anti-Corruption Commission lacks the power to investigate Ganduje over an alleged $5m bribery video. Delivering his judgment, Justice Abdullahi Liman said the offence was a federal offence that…

Larry Madowo, CNN International correspondent, has lamented over the rate of Nigeria’s single entry visa fee of $215. Madowo made this known on his LinkedIn account on Monday. According to him, he holds a Kenyan passport, which grants visa-free access to numerous African nations such as Uganda, South Africa and Ghana. However, Nigeria requires a substantial fee of $215 for a single-entry visa,” he wrote. “The visa costs $25, but Nigeria charges a $ 20′ processing fee’ and $170 for biometrics every time. My fingerprints haven’t changed since I was here three weeks ago. Why am I paying $170 to…

Newly sworn-in deputy governor of Edo State, Omobayo Godwins, has vowed not to engage in tussle over power with the state governor, Godwin Obaseki. He said he would only act on the orders of the governor. He made this known in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today Programme on Monday. “Whatever he says I should is what I will do. He knows my strength. So, I will dwell on my strength when it comes to adding value. Politically, I am learning on the job.” Godwins said that the state’s chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party called on him to…

A Sokoto-based cleric, Sheikh Musa Lukwa, on Tuesday led his followers to observe Eid prayers despite the directive by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III. The Monarch who doubles as the President of the National Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) informed Nigerians, yesterday, in a late night announcement, that Eid-el-Fitr would hold on Wednesday due to their inability to sight the crescent of the new Islamic month. However, Sheikh Lukwa, who has over the years disobeyed the Sultan’s directive on moon sighting, led prayers at his Juma’at mosque on Tuesday morning. He claimed that the moon…

The Bola Tinubu-led federal government has resolved all contending issues with Emirates Airline regarding their operations in the country, according to Festus Keyamo, SAN, the Minister of Aviation. Speaking as a guest on AriseTV, he disclosed that the airline has officially informed him of their readiness to resume operations to the Nigerian routes. “Emirates flight resumption is almost happening. I just received a letter from Emirates. The letter is on my phone now,” he said. “They have gone through all the gamut and they are ready to come back. They will announce the date because, to restart a route, they…