Author: David Great

Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has dismissed allegations by the current Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, that he seeks the removal of a Niger Delta representative from the leadership of the Senate. Saraki clarified that his earlier call for a transparent investigation into the allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Akpabio was misrepresented. According to a statement signed by his media aide, Yusuph Olaniyonu, Saraki maintained that his position had nothing to do with Akpabio’s ethnic background or political affiliation. Akpabio, while addressing some youth ethnic groups on Friday, alleged that some individuals from Kwara and Adamawa States were working…

There is palpable tension in the ancient town of Oyo as residents react to the 23-day curfew announced by Rotimi Osuntola, Chief of Staff to the newly appointed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade. The curfew, which follows the commencement of Oro Ipebi, is part of the traditional rites leading up to the formal ascension of the Alaafin. However, the timing of the curfew, which comes just six days into the Ramadan fast, has sparked criticism from Islamic scholars, legal practitioners, and academics. Some have described the decision as insensitive and an infringement on religious and human rights. A…

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Sunday, visited former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, and cleric Pastor Tunde Bakare in Lagos. Photographs of the meeting quickly circulated on social media, sparking discussions about the purpose of the visit. Although the details of their discussions were not disclosed, speculation is rife that El-Rufai is strengthening his political network ahead of the 2027 general elections. El-Rufai, who has been increasingly vocal in his criticism of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu, recently accused Tinubu of orchestrating his removal from the list of ministerial nominees. His grievances with the…

More than 50 former Israeli hostages have called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to fully implement the Gaza ceasefire agreement and secure the release of those still held captive by Palestinian militants. In a letter signed by 56 ex-hostages and shared on Instagram Friday evening, they warned that resuming the war would endanger those still in captivity. Among the signatories was Yarden Bibas, whose wife and two young sons died while in captivity. The group urged Netanyahu to carry out the agreement “in full, in one single maneuver.” Their appeal follows the release of a video by Hamas showing Israeli…

Liverpool staged a second-half comeback to defeat Southampton 3-1 at Anfield, extending their lead at the top of the Premier League table to 16 points. Darwin Núñez, Mohamed Salah, and a resilient team effort helped the Reds overturn a halftime deficit against the league’s bottom club. After their hard-fought 1-0 win over PSG in midweek, Liverpool were expected to ease past Southampton. However, the visitors stunned the home crowd by taking the lead just before halftime. A defensive miscommunication between Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker allowed Will Smallbone to slot in at the near post, handing the Saints a…

Former Senator Ayodele Arise has weighed in on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s sexual harassment allegation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, stating that attractive women frequently encounter sexual advances worldwide. Speaking on Arise TV’s Morning Show on Saturday, Arise suggested that the matter should have been handled differently by both parties rather than turning it into a national issue amid the country’s pressing challenges. “Every woman that is good-looking radically is subjected to such gestures (sexual). Even people take other people’s wives, not even Nigeria. Would that be an issue for the TV for a senator? Of course, it wouldn’t have been…

The newly appointed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has commenced the 21-day traditional rites known as “Oro Ipebi,” a mandatory ritual before his official ascension to the throne. The Chief of Staff to the monarch, Rotimi Osuntola, confirmed this in a statement issued on Friday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. According to Osuntola, the rites will conclude on Saturday, March 29, 2025. “The Aláàfin of Oyo Kingdom hereby announces the commencement of ÒRÒ ÌPĘBÍ, the mandatory rites for His Imperial Majesty before his ascension to the revered throne of The Aláàfin,” the statement read. Makinde vows coronation of…

The Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED) has called on the Nigerian Air Force, military authorities, and the presidency to identify and punish the officers involved in the assault on Ikeja Electric (IKEDC) staff and journalists. On Thursday, armed personnel from the Sam Ethnan Air Force Base, Ikeja, stormed IKEDC’s headquarters in Alausa, Lagos, attacking workers and journalists. Following the incident, Air Vice Marshal AK Ademulegun, the Area Officer Commanding, Logistics Command, visited the office, assuring an investigation. However, during a TVC interview on Friday, the Executive Director, Research and Advocacy at ANED, Sunday Oduntan, dismissed any claims of ignorance…

The Nigeria Sanctions Committee has officially designated IPOB leader Simon Ekpa and  16 other individuals and organizations over their alleged involvement in financing terrorism. Among those listed are, Godstime Promise Iyare, Francis Mmaduabuchi, John Onwumere, Chikwuka Eze, Edwin Chukwuedo, Chinwendu Owoh, Ginika Orji, Awo Uchechukwu, and Mercy Ebere Ifeoma Ali. Additionally, the sanctioned entities include Ohagwu Juliana, Eze Okpoto, Nwaobi Chimezie, Ogomu Kewe, Igwe Ka Ala Enterprises, Seficuvi Global Company, and Lakurawa Group. A document from the committee, obtained on Thursday, revealed that the list had been approved by the President following recommendations from the Attorney General of the Federation.…

Inter Milan took a significant step toward the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals with a commanding 2-0 victory over Feyenoord in Rotterdam. The result extends Inter’s unbeaten European record against Dutch opposition to 12 matches, giving them a strong advantage ahead of the second leg. Feyenoord, having already eliminated AC Milan earlier in the tournament, aimed to complete a Milan double by upsetting Inter. They started brightly, pressing forward and forcing Inter goalkeeper Josep Martínez into action early on, with Ibrahim Osman testing him inside the opening five minutes. Despite struggling to impose themselves in the first half, Inter found a…