Why I quit PDP, presidential primary – Peter Obi

Ex-Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi, has explained that “recent developments” within the Peoples Democratic Party were responsible for his resignation from the opposition party and withdrawal from its presidential primary slated for end of May. Obi was one of the 15 PDP presidential aspirants cleared by the Senator David Mark-led Presidential Screening Committee last […]

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Peter Obi withdraws from presidential race, resigns from PDP

Less than 72 hours to the national convention of Nigeria’s leading opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), where it would pick its flag-bearer in next year’s presidential election, one of the party’s front-line presidential aspirants who also was a former governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi, has pulled out of the race. He […]

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Actress Eucharia Anunobi celebrates birthday in grand style

Popular actress Eucharia Anunobi has taken to Instagram to celebrate her birthday The actress, who trended few days ago after stating her choice for a man, shared her stunning photos while asking well-wishers to pray for her. She wrote: “It is my birthday Please take a moment to thank the KING OF KINGS for me. […]

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Lingering threat to press freedom

As the world continues to celebrate this year’s World Press Freedom Day, the highly volatile security situation in Nigeria presents a grave cause of worry for journalists, who, given the unsafe environment, have watched the difficulties attached to the practice of their profession multiply several folds. The Federal Government that has an onerous responsibility to […]

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FUTA’s first female VC, Adenike Oladiji, takes over

Governing Council defends appointment as free, fair, open By Banji Ayoola The first female Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Prof Adenike Temidayo Oladiji, has taken over as the institution’s eighth substantive head, even as its Governing Council defended her appointment  as free, fair and transparent. She was inaugurated on Tuesday by […]

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Ohanaeze Ndigbo condemns killings in South East

Faults Anambra CP for accusing leaders of shielding criminals Igbo youths warn leaders against endorsing non S’East candidates Ohanaeze Ndigbo has condemned in very strong terms the incessant killings going on in Igbo land, describing it as a a strange phenomenon in the Igbo cosmology and culture. In a statement entitled “Satan on the prowl […]

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30 Nigerian celebrities made by reality shows

Reality shows in Nigeria over the years have served as breeding grounds for talented persons looking to leverage the platforms for prominence. Although some of the popular entertainers did not emerge winners during their time at the reality shows they have remained consistent and excelled more than the winners; Here are 30 Nigerian celebrities who […]

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IPOB cancels tomorrow’s sit-at-home as court adjourns Kanu’s trial to June 28

Following the adjournment of the trial of its detained leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu till June 28, the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has cancelled its sit-at-home order for Thursday May 26. This was conveyed in a statement by the group’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, which fixed June 28 for the next  sit-at-home in the South East. […]

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Fighting Bobrisky amounts to rolling in mud – Tonto Dikeh

Actress Tonto Dikeh has explained how disgusted she feels whenever she is involved in hostility with her ex best friend Bobrisky. Speaking in an Instagram live video with Media personality Daddy Freeze, the actress said she counter-attacks her ex friend because of necessity and fun not because she enjoys it. She claimed that unlike her, […]

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2023 election, opportunity for Nigerians to change our fortune – Moghalu

Prof Kingsley Moghalu, African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant, says the forthcoming general elections provide Nigerians an opportunity to change their fortune and that of the country. He said this at a banquet and national parley organised by the leadership of ADC for its 11 presidential aspirants. The theme of the gathering was: “Leading Nigeria […]

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