White House starts TikTok account as platform remains in US legal limbo
The White House launched a TikTok account on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump continues to permit the Chinese-owned platform to operate in the United States despite a law requiring its sale. “America we are BACK! What’s up TikTok?” read a caption on the account’s first post on the popular video-sharing app, a 27-second clip. The […]
Yoruba elders wade in as Alaafin, Ooni feud escalates
Prominent Yoruba elders and leaders on Tuesday called for restraint and intervention of cultural and political figures following the reopening of hostilities between the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi. The fresh row began on Monday after the Alaafin faulted the Ooni’s decision to confer the title […]
INEC COMMENCES FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR BYE-ELECTIONS, REMIND PARTIES & CANDIDATES CAMPAIGNS END MIDNIGHT TODAY
At the end of its regular weekly meeting which held Thursday 14th August 2025 INEC disclosed that it has commenced final preparations for Saturdays bye-election across the country. In a press release signed by Mr Sam Olumekun National Commissioner and Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee,the commission said Saturday 16th August 2025, bye-elections will be […]
APC CHIEFTAIN, BUSINESS LEADER IYAMU WISHES IGBINEDION, IKPEA SUCCESS IN EDO BYE-ELECTIONS
Benin City, Edo State – August 15, 2025 With just hours remaining before voters head to the polls, Amb. Johnson Iyamu, the National Coordinator of the influential MODEN Campaign Crack Team and CEO of the Shamrock Group of Companies, has issued a powerful message of support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the […]
Gov. Okpebholo’s Performance Will Make Edo Bye-Election a Walkover For APC – AMB JOHNSON IYAMU
Benin City, Edo State – August 13, 2025: Less than 24hours to the crucial bye-elections in Ovia Federal Constituency and Edo Central Senatoratorial District, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Ikpoba-Okha L.G.A ,Ambassador Johnson Iyamu, has declared that Governor Monday Okpebholo’s transformative leadership and soaring popularity will guarantee a landslide victory […]
Ngige warns Anambra APC candidate over ‘unauthorised’ use of his photo
Chris Ngige, former Minister of Labour and Employment, has warned Nicholas Ukachukwu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Anambra State, against using his photograph in campaign materials without permission. In a statement signed by Hyggy Obialo, his Special Assistant on Media Affairs, Ngige condemned the “unauthorised” use of his image alongside those of […]
INEC warns against multiple, underage registration in Lagos CVR
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State has announced the commencement of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. According to the commission, the online registration process will begin on August 18, 2025, while the physical biometric capturing will start on August 25, 2025, and will run until August 30, 2026. Speaking on Tuesday […]
Ibom Air female passenger’s remand ignites selective justice uproar
The remand of female passenger, Comfort Emmanson, in Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly assaulting an Ibom Air cabin crew member and some security officers during a Uyo–Lagos flight on Sunday has triggered public outrage and accusations of selective justice. Viral videos captured Emmanson slapping and kicking airline and airport officials, including a female air hostess, […]
Court gives FG September deadline to conclude 10-year trial of ex-NSA, Dasuki
The Federal High Court, Abuja, has given the Federal Government a September deadline to conclude prosecution of former National Security Adviser (NSA), retired Col. Sambo Dasuki, over alleged unlawful possession of firearms and money laundering. According to the News Agency Of Nigeria NAN,Justice Peter Lifu fixed Sept. 24, 25, and 26 for the Federal Government […]
Tambuwal: EFCC now political weapon against opposition – Atiku
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has accused the President Bola Tinubu-led administration of using the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as a political weapon to target opposition figures. Reacting to the detention of former Sokoto State Governor and Senator, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, Atiku claimed the move was part of a broader agenda to “harass, […]
