Written by By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The Northern Ethnic Nationality Forum NENF, a coalition of socio-cultural and political leaders from the 19 northern states, has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately reshuffle his cabinet, overhaul the nation’s security architecture, and consolidate ongoing reforms in response to Nigeria’s deepening crises. In a strongly worded statement issued … Continue reading “Insecurity: Northern forum demands sack of security chiefs, cabinet overhaul”
Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner in four sets on Sunday to win the US Open as loud boos — mixed with a smattering of cheers — greeted President Donald Trump at the final in New York. The 22-year-old Alcaraz won 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to capture his second US Open crown and sixth Grand Slam … Continue reading “Alcaraz beats Sinner to win US Open, reclaims No.1 ranking”
By Victor Ahiuma-Young & Ozioruva Aliu THE Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, has summoned the management of Dangote group and the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, to an emergency meeting today, in a frantic effort to halt the planned nationwide strike over alleged anti-union policy, among … Continue reading “Dangote/NUPENG face-off: FG moves to avert nationwide strike”
By Bunmi Sofola You have been used and dumped by your partner and you’ve hurt terribly. Now you consider your next line of action. Should you walk away with your head held high or let your emotions get the best of you by plotting revenge? After almost three years of living with her partner, Roy, Juyin … Continue reading “When revenge could be devastating and nice!”
For the second time in this column,I am today attempting to reach out to one leader who has had the special privilege of serving as a first citizen of Nigeria. The first time I tried it was in May 2012, when this column featured an article titled “Nigeria: If I were General Buhari.” What influenced my … Continue reading “Nigeria 2027: If I were Goodluck Jonathan, by Tonnie Iredia”
By Ayo Onikoyi Actor Michael Ejoor has revealed that what God has done through the reception of “To Kill A Monkey” has been overwhelming. In an interview with Potpourri, he said “At first, when the filming started, I thought, ‘Next level loading!’ But as time passed, doubt set in. I even told my friend Ccioma … Continue reading “What God has done through “To Kill A Monkey” is overwhelming – Michael Ejoor”
Eleven people including children were missing after a hippopotamus capsized their boat in southwestern Ivory Coast, a government official said Saturday. The West African nation’s minister for national cohesion and solidarity, Myss Belmonde Dogo, said on her Facebook page that the missing included women, little girls and a baby. She said the hippopotamus tipped the … Continue reading “Hippo capsizes boat in Ivory Coast, 11 missing”
By Ayo Onikoyi Nollywood actress, Imade Osawaru, has faulted actor Jim Iyke’s recent statement that single mothers cannot raise proper men. In a chat with Potpourri, the actress insisted that values, not family structure, determine the kind of men children become. She said:“I strongly disagree. Proper men are not made by the number of parents … Continue reading “I’ve seen single mothers raise kings, leaders – Imade Osawaru”
By Ayo Onikoyi After no eviction ruling of week 5 of the ongoing Big Brother Naija Season 10 last Sunday, this Sunday (tonight) looks as ominously enthralling as a simmering volcano gasping for air. For the fact that no Housemate was evicted last Sunday, many followers of the show expect a bumper eviction tonight. With … Continue reading “BBNaija 10/10 eviction night: Bumper eviction loading?”
By Ayo Onikoyi Celebrated media personality, television host, and globally recognised Master of Ceremonies, Fakorede Adetola, popularly known as MC RHELAX has now added yet another feather to his cap with the completion of his much-anticipated book, How to Host Any Event. Coming shortly after he was honoured with a Doctorate in Broadcast Media and … Continue reading “MC RHELAX launches inspiring new book: How to Host Any Event”