An Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has dismissed a suit challenging the nomination and installation of Oba Francis Olushola Alao as the Olugbon of Orile Igbon. In a ruling delivered on Monday, Justice K.A. Adedokun struck out the case, citing lack of jurisdiction. The suit was filed by four members of …
Singer Portable Remanded In Prison Over Bail Issues
Controversial street-pop artist Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has been remanded at the Oke Kura Correctional Centre in Ilorin, Kwara State, after failing to meet strict bail conditions set by an Upper Area Court. The remand follows his arraignment on Monday over allegations of defamation made by veteran Fuji musician …
Tinubu Is A Great Dad But A Failed President — Eedris Abdulkareem
Nigerian rapper and activist Eedris Abdulkareem has said his new controversial song, Tell Your Papa, is not a personal attack on Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, but a response to the younger Tinubu’s public praise of his father. In March 2025, at an event in Yola, Seyi Tinubu declared his …
Obi Visits Plateau Killings Victims, Donates N7.5m
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, visited Plateau State on Sunday to offer his condolences after recent killings in the Bokkos area. In a statement shared on Monday via X, Obi said he traveled from Abuja to Jos, the state capital, to express his sorrow over what he called “senseless killings,” …
FG: Universities And Banks Colluding To Shortchange Student Loan Applicants
An investigation has revealed alleged unethical practices involving some universities and banks in the management of student loans provided through the federal government’s loan program. According to the National Orientation Agency (NOA), certain universities may be working with banks to exploit the student loan scheme, leaving student beneficiaries at a disadvantage. …
Renowned Author Mario Vargas Llosa Dies At 89
Mario Vargas Llosa, the Peruvian-Spanish author who illuminated the perils of authoritarianism through his novels and once campaigned for Peru’s presidency, has died at the age of 89, his family confirmed. “It is with deep sorrow that we announce that our father, Mario Vargas Llosa, passed away peacefully in …
Pastor David Ibiyeomie Says Jesus Never Visited The Poor Because He Hates Poverty
Pastor David Ibiyeomie, founder of Salvation Ministries, recently shared his belief that Jesus Christ strongly opposed poverty and did not associate closely with the poor during His time on earth. While addressing his congregation on Sunday, Pastor Ibiyeomie claimed that, according to scripture, Jesus never entered the home …
Former Super Eagles star and 1980 AFCON winner Charles Bassey is dead
Charles Bassey, a former Green Eagles defender and a member of Nigeria’s historic 1980 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winning squad, has passed away following a prolonged illness. Local events and activities The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed his death in a statement issued on Sunday. Bassey died on Saturday, April 12, in his hometown …
Police arrest singer Portable over alleged criminal defamation against singer Osupa
Men of the Kwara State Police Command have arrested singer, Habeeb Okikilola Badmus aka Portable following a petition filed against him by his senior colleague, Okunola Saheed, popularly known as “Osupa,” According to a statement from the spokesperson of the command, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the petition borders on serious allegations which includes criminal defamation, threat …