Nigerian Legend Onyeka Onwenu Goes Home
The family of the legendary music icon, Onyeka Onwenu, laid her to rest in a solemn ceremony, honoring her wishes to return to the earth quietly. Born on January 31, 1952, in Imo State, Nigeria, Onyeka Onwenu embarked on her illustrious music career in 1981 while still working at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). She […]
Nigeria Was Never Meant To Exist, Burna Boy Laments
Nigerian music icon, Damini Ogulu, widely known as Burna Boy, recently delivered a candid critique of his home country, Nigeria, during an interview with Tidal. In his remarks, the Grammy-winning artist reflected on the nation’s socio-political struggles and its diverse cultural composition, which, according to him, have hindered Nigeria’s development. He attributed many of Nigeria’s […]
Tinubu Endorses Policy To Keep Medical Professionals In Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has officially approved the National Policy on Health Workforce Migration, a strategic initiative aimed at addressing the critical challenges faced by Nigeria’s healthcare human resources. This development was disclosed by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Pate, on Monday via his X handle. Professor Pate emphasized that this […]
SAN, Ozekhome, Calls On Tinubu for People-Centered Constitution in Nigeria
As a member of The Patriots, a distinguished group of Nigerians led by former Commonwealth Secretary-General Chief Emeka Anyaoku, Ozekhome had met with President Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. Mike Ozekhome, a renowned Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and human rights lawyer urged President Bola Tinubu to demonstrate the necessary political resolve to […]
The Youth Are Unemployed, They Deserve To Be Given Listening Ears, Says Obasajo
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has issued a stern warning about the current state of Nigeria, describing it as akin to “sitting on a keg of gunpowder” that could explode at any moment. Obasanjo made this remark while addressing six members of the House of Representatives who visited him at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in […]
Hoodlums Attack Rivers APC Secretariat, Vandalize Property
The protest against hunger and bad governance in Nigeria took a violent turn in Rivers State on Monday night as hoodlums suspected to be protesters attacked the Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Port Harcourt, vandalizing property and leaving a trail of destruction. The APC Secretariat, located along Aba Road, was invaded by […]
Kanayo O. Kanayo: Nigeria Will Progress When an Igbo Becomes President
In a candid discussion on the latest episode of ‘The Honest Bunch’ podcast, Kanayo shared his perspective on what it means to be both Igbo and Nigerian. He emphasized that being Igbo means belonging to a unique part of the country with its own dialect, much like the Hausas and Fulanis. He said, “Being an […]
Actress Laide Bakare Alledgedly Brutalized by Police, Police Denies Claims
Well-known Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare, the Senior Special Assistant on Entertainment, Art, Culture, and Tourism, to Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, has publicly criticized the Nigerian police online, through a viral Instagram post on Sunday, accusing them of brutality. The Yoruba actress stated that the incident occurred on Saturday along the Ikorodu Expressway. “For […]
Buhari Praises Agricultural Progress, Warns of Population Growth
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his satisfaction with the increasing number of Nigerians engaging in agriculture to boost food production, lower prices, and enhance national self-sufficiency. However, he also raised concerns about the country’s unchecked population growth, urging it to be a priority for all citizens. Buhari made these remarks after joining the […]
Organised Labour Rejects Government’s Third Offer on Minimum Wage of N57,000
In recent negotiations, Organised Labour turned down the government’s latest proposal, marking the third offer in about a week. Despite this, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) reduced their initial demand from ₦615,000 to ₦497,000. A key member of the Tripartite Committee for the new minimum wage negotiations, said that […]
Moses Bliss Performs for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their visit to Nigeria.
Gospel singer Moses Bliss had the pleasure of meeting with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, during their visit to Nigeria. Bliss shared his excitement and gratitude on Facebook, expressing how meaningful it was to sing for the royal couple and to hear Meghan appreciate his music. He thanked those […]
Insecurity: Buhari To Launch Network Against Crimes in Gulf of Guinea on Friday
Tina Amanda Following the spate of crude oil theft and illegal bunkering, kidnapping, banditry, terrorism racketeering, human, drugs and arms smuggling, illegal fishing, and sea piracy; President Muhammadu Buhari is to declare open a National Conference on Organized Crime in Nigeria and the Gulf of Guinea on Friday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The President […]