Nobel Prize-winning writer Wole Soyinka has dismissed attempts by Nigerians to dictate when he should evaluate President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Reaffirming his independence, Soyinka made it clear that external pressures would not influence his decision. He said on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Monday that he would share his thoughts only when he finds it necessary and has substantial points to address, rejecting the idea of conforming to a fixed timeline, such as Tinubu’s one-year milestone in office. Prof Soyinka urged Nigerians not to impose a schedule on him, asserting that he would speak on the government…
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A recent debate has emerged within Nigeria’s Christian community regarding the fees charged by gospel musicians for church performances. Apostle Femi Lazarus, the lead pastor of Light Nation Church in Abuja, criticized the commercialization of gospel music, expressing concern over artists demanding substantial fees to minister. Watch the video below: https://youtu.be/WmLfe9pWU88
In the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr. Nyesom Wike, on Monday, March 24, 2025 distributed food items to less privileged members of the Muslim community across the six Area Councils of the FCT. This initiative, according to the Minister, aligns with the FCT Administration’s longstanding tradition of providing welfare support to indigent residents, particularly during festive periods. Representing the Minister at the symbolic distribution ceremony held in Gwagwalada Area Council, the Chief of Staff to the Minister, Hon. Chidi Amadi, emphasized the profound religious significance of Ramadan as…
The Nigerian Correctional Service has confirmed the recapture of five out of 12 inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Koton-Karfe, Kogi State Nigeria, following a security breach on Monday morning. The NCoS spokesperson, Abubakar Umar, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday. According to the statement, the escape occurred when a group of inmates manipulated padlocks in one section of the facility, allowing twelve individuals to flee. Upon learning of the incident, the Acting Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwakuche, quickly mobilised a response in collaboration with heads of security agencies and…
Some youths have looted Ramadan palliative reportedly meant to be distributed in Gombe State by Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Trendi News24 reports that Seyi has been visiting northern states where he joined residents and political leaders for breaking of fast (Iftar). During such visits, the President’s son usually launches Ramadan feeding programme for the less privileged. The initiative has come under heavy criticisms on social media platforms as netizens passed divergent views and comments on it. While some welcomed the development, others faulted it, saying the north deserved better treatment than donating…
Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has described his father as the greatest president in Nigeria’s history, Trendinews24 reports. In a viral video circulating online, Seyi made this statement while addressing a group of youths in Adamawa State. “It was never politics, but they keep coming for me, they keep coming for my family, they keep coming for your father, they keep coming for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the greatest president in the history of Nigeria,” he said. His remarks have since sparked reactions from Nigerians, with some supporting his view while others criticized his…
Rivers State House of Assembly has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy Ngozi Odu of gross misconduct. Trendi News 24 gathered that the notice forwarded to the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly Martin Amaewhule, the lawmakers claimed the action was in line with the Nigerian Constitution. “In compliance with Section 188 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and other extant laws, we the undersigned members of the Rivers State House of Assembly hereby forward to you a Notice of Gross Misconduct by the Deputy Governor of Rivers State…
…says APC will lose Abia North with him on ballot Grassroot Ambassadors for Tinubu 2027 (GAFT) has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to be wary of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu if he wants to poll substantial votes from the South East geopolitical zone in the 2027 general election. The advise came afte the pioneer leader of Arewa Summit International, Dr. Bashir Lamido suggested that with men like Uzor Kalu, Tinubu would win his reelection. Reacting to the report, the group said that Uzor Kalu, a former Governor of Abia State currently representing Abia North in the Senate cannot be trusted.…
A cross-section of Nigerians has reacted with disappointment as the so-called federal government recruitment site, under President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, turned out to be fake. According to many Nigerians who attempted to apply for the advertised positions by the Civil Service Commission, the website has been a mere facade, as it has remained inaccessible since its announcement in early February 2025. Expressing their frustration, they noted that the advertised site, with the web address www.fedcivilservice.gov.ng, has remained inactive, even though it was officially set to close on March 10, 2025. Some of their reactions on social…
In a press release written by Salifu Oguche Usman, Esq (LL.M), PP. Abbluent Partners, Abuja being a response to the ongoing scandal surrounding the death of Hajiya Arikgold, Dr. Oma Ameh-Sanusi has categorically refuted all allegations linking her to the tragic incident. Since February 20, 2025, rumors accusing Dr. Oma and Alhaji Jejeola Teslim of orchestrating Hajiya Arikgold’s death have spread widely across social media, gaining traction on multiple blogging platforms. The accusations claim that Alhaji Jejeola and Dr. Oma were involved in the deceased’s demise to inherit her property. It was alleged that Hajiya Arikgold discovered…