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Ondo Lawmakers Suspend Legislative Duties Indefinitely Over Demand For Speaker’s Resignation

The leadership crisis rocking the Ondo State House of Assembly deepened on Monday as lawmakers declared that plenary sessions would remain suspended until Speaker Olamide Oladiji resigns over allegations surrounding the handling of N44 million released by the Ondo State Oil-Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC). The decision effectively stalls legislative activities in the House, after…

Ogha Passes Bills On Good Governance

Three bills including a bill for a law to establish the vehicle inspection services and for connected purposes, another meant for the establishment of the State judicial institute law, to serve as a centre for the professional training of staff of the State Judiciary and for related matters as well as a bill to amend…

Wizkid Showcases Afrobeats At Us Music Festival

Nigerian Afrobeats star, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has reinforced the growing global appeal of Nigerian music with a headline performance at the 2026 TribeVille Festival Deluxe in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. The annual festival, held on 24 July at the Armoury, celebrates Black music, culture and artistic expression, bringing together artistes from Africa,…

Tinubu Appoints Olarewaju-smart As Special Adviser On House Of Reps Matters — Daily Nigerian

Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr Wasiu Olanrewaju-Smart as Special Adviser on National Assembly Matters (House of Representatives). This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria NAN reports that Olanrewaju-Smart replaced Ibrahim Olanrewaju who had resigned from the position…

Kwam 1 Responds To Woman’s Claim That He Fathered, Abandoned 12-year-old

Fuji music icon Wasiu “Kwam 1” Ayinde has responded to public allegations that he fathered and subsequently abandoned a 12-year-old girl, Azizat. The singer addressed the matter while performing at the 10th coronation anniversary of the Onikate of Ikate, Lateef Adams. A video capturing his comments was shared with PREMIUM TIMES on Saturday by his…

D’banj Rings London Stock Exchange Closing Bell

Nigerian singer, Oladapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, has become the first Nigerian artist to ring the closing bell at the London Stock Exchange. D’banj, who disclosed this in a post on his verified X handle on Friday, participated in the ceremony as part of activities marking the 125th anniversary of the Royal African Society…

Lagos Seals Over 20 Properties Over Planning Infractions

The Lagos State Government has sealed more than 20 properties in Ikeja Local Government Area over alleged violations of physical planning laws. The enforcement exercise was carried out by the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) as part of the government’s efforts to curb illegal developments and enforce compliance with planning regulations. The affected…

[full List] 68 Lawyers Elevated To Rank Of Senior Advocate • Channels Television

  The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has approved the elevation of 68 legal practitioners to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The decision was taken at the committee’s 174th Plenary Session held on Thursday, July 23, 2026, under the chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. READ ALSO: 6,010…

Adekunle Gold Unveils ‘blue Fire’ Featuring Simi

Afrobeats singer Adekunle Gold has unveiled the official visual for his latest song, ‘Blue Fire’, featuring his wife, Simi. The announcement, shared across his social media platforms, has excited fans who have long admired the couple’s musical chemistry. The visualiser features captivating visuals that complement the song’s emotional and artistic themes. READ ALSO:Adekunle Gold To…

How ‘final Year Brethren’ Became Exciting But Costly Campus Tradition For Finalists

One Friday in June, Opeyemi Adeleye, a final-year Accounting student at the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), wore a white shirt that her friends had defaced with marker inscriptions as she smiled brightly and posed for photos. Ms Adeleye and her coursemates had just written their final undergraduate examination, and their joy was boundless. They danced,…