Written by •Urges unity amid rising tension ahead of PDP Convention•Says leadership contest must not derail party’s future By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja ZAMFARA State Governor, Dauda Lawal, on Friday called for calm and collective purpose within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as fresh tensions brew over its leadership choices ahead of the 2025 National Convention in Ibadan. … Continue reading “Gov Lawal to PDP: Let’s go far, not fast”
By Osa Mbonu-Amadi, Arts Editor In this insightful interview, Arts Editor Osa Mbonu-Amadi sits down with FÁGBÈMÍ Ọ̀ṢÌNÚGÀ, the visionary curator behind “The Underground Spiritual Game” exhibition, a compelling tribute to the legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti. Through a rich blend of photography, art, and rare archival materials, the exhibition brings to life Fela’s … Continue reading “Five questions for Curator FÁGBÈMÍ Ọ̀ṢÌNÚGÀ artdeals.ng”
•Deepening divisions expose crisis of trust, leadership within opposition party•Reformers, entrenched power blocs clash over control, future direction By Luminous Jannamike As the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) heads toward its November 15–16 national convention, the opposition is once again caught in a familiar storm; a battle of trust, loyalty, and leadership that threatens to test … Continue reading “Storm brews in PDP ahead of national convention”
By Olasunkanmi Akoni and Kingsley Adeboye The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its readiness to turn its coastal vulnerabilities into economic and ecological opportunities as it prepares to host over 1,200 delegates from 30 countries for the 2025 International Climate Change Summit. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this during a … Continue reading “2025 Climate Summit: 1,200 global delegates set for Lagos as state targets coastal resilience, flood control”
George Baldock, the former Premier League defender, left his £4 million fortune to his baby son after he was found dead in a swimming pool at his Athens home aged 31. The English-born footballer, who was playing for Greek club Panathinaikos, was discovered after his partner raised the alarm when she was unable to reach … Continue reading “Late footballer Baldock leaves £4m fortune to baby son after drowning in swimming pool”
By Efe Onodjae Renowned dental practitioner, Dr. Abraham Akinbami, popularly known as ‘The African Dentist’, has warned that Nigeria faces a growing oral health crisis, due to rising consumption of fast foods and sugary diets. Speaking with journalists in Lagos, Akinbami said the surge in cavities and tooth decay is largely caused by lifestyle and … Continue reading “Fast foods, sugary diets wrecking Nigerians’ teeth—Dentist alerts”
By Adeola Badru The Oyo State Government has cautioned the Federal Government against misleading the public over the ownership of certain government property within the state, insisting that the affected lands were lawfully revoked and reallocated after years of abandonment and misuse. The State Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Akinfunmilayo Williams, made the … Continue reading “Oyo govt slams FG over revoked lands”
By Law Mefor While Ndi Anambra were searching for certificates of some candidates in the Anambra guber election in a haystack, in the far-flung United States, the world was celebrating Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, as an exceptional leader of global acclaim. The awards keep coming – from all the cardinal points. Anambra State Governor, … Continue reading “Again, the world stands still for Soludo”
Sean Dyche got off to a winning start as Nottingham Forest boss thanks to two penalties to beat Porto 2-0 in the Europa League, while Aston Villa were stunned 2-1 by Go Ahead Eagles on Thursday. Forest, who sacked Ange Postecoglou after just 40 days and eight games in charge on Saturday, had not won … Continue reading “Europa League: Nottingham Forest defeat Porto 2-0 on Dyche debut”
Nollywood veteran Bukky Wright has cautioned her fans and the public over a surge of fake social media accounts operating under her name. The actress revealed that impersonators have been using her identity to defraud unsuspecting individuals. In a post shared on her official Instagram account, Bukky Wright urged her followers to remain vigilant and … Continue reading “‘Impersonator used my account for UK job scam,’ Bukky Wright cautions fans”