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The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has released the names of candidates shortlisted for the conferment of the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) for 2026. The candidates, grouped into the usual advocacy and academic categories. They comprise 77 advocates and 12 academics, bringing the total number of shortlisted candidates to 89. The short…
Nigeria’s creative influence continues to gain ground on the global stage, with music stars Wizkid and Asake making high-profile appearances at the Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring/Summer 2027 presentation during Paris Men’s Fashion Week. The Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring/Summer 2027 presentation by Men’s Creative Director Pharrell Williams drew celebrities and industry figures from across fashion,…
Ayoade ‘KJ Sheggs’ Olusegun is a serial entrepreneur, brand strategist, and technology innovator with over a decade of experience operating from Ibadan, Nigeria. He is the founder of Nairoke Entertainment, a company that revolutionised the Nigerian karaoke industry and GuessWhot Solutions, a strategy, execution, and digital products company that leverages AI to build scalable solutions.…
In a strategic move to dominate the Nigerian culinary sector, Unilever Nigeria has officially entered the ‘experience-to-product’ market with the launch of its Knorr ‘Smokey Party Jollof’ seasoning. Unveiled at the Knorr Jollof Fest 2026 in Lagos, this product represents a calculated case study in leveraging deep cultural consumer insights to drive product development and…
Nigerian Aforbeats singer David Adeleke Adedeji, popularly known as Davido, has announced the release of a new single titled ‘I Know Who I Be’, marking his return to solo music after a period of reduced individual releases. The track features Jazzwrld and GL_Ceejay and is scheduled for release on June 26. He shared the announcement…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has issued a sweeping directive banning all serving personnel of the Nigeria Police Force from engaging in unauthorised social media activities, warning that violators risk dismissal, demotion, salary forfeiture and possible prosecution. The directive affects officers using platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and other social…
Days after the actor Alex Ekubo was buried in his hometown, Arochukwu, Abia State, a tribute by his wife, Anwuli Amakom, published in the burial programme, has surfaced online. The actor died on 11 May at 40. Following his demise, his family disclosed that the actor died at Evercare Hospital following complications arising from advanced…
Xiaomi today unveiled the latest additions to its T Series smartphone lineup with the brand new Xiaomi 17T Series, including Xiaomi 17T and Xiaomi 17T Pro in Nigeria. Combining an advanced Leica 5x telephoto camera and eye-care display with an ultra-large capacity battery, Xiaomi 17T Series comes as an imaging flagship encased in a refined…
The management of veteran Fuji musician Kollington Ayinla has denied reports circulating online claiming that the singer has died. According to Tribune Online, the denial was contained in a statement issued on Saturday and signed by Shamsudeen Ilori on behalf of the family and the HSKA Foundation. The statement described the reports as false, malicious…
It is often said that men are ordinarily polygamous in nature, especially the African man. So whilst religion, often Christianity, constrains a man to one wife, it sometimes does not confine this polygamist tendency, but how true is this? Netflix’s South African supernovela, The Polygamist, arrives with all the ingredients of addictive television narrative: wealth,…
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President Tinubu to commission key projects during Ogun visit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to visit Ogun State on Saturday for the commissioning and inspection of major infrastructure projects, highlighting the state’s push for economic growth and improved public services. According to a statement by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade,…
An agricultural economist, Otunba Tunji Oredipe, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Oredipe, who hails from the Ogun East Senatorial District and is also a systems architect, pledged to prioritise grassroots development, ensure inclusive growth, and promote accountability if…
Oke-Mosan 2027: Bolaji Odusina, a physician based in the US, declares interest in Ogun governorship. Likens race to David vs Goliath A governorship aspirant in Ogun State, Dr. Bolaji Odusina, has officially declared her intention to contest the 2027 election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing her ambition as a classic…
Ademorin Aliu Kuye, a contender for the vacant Awujale throne of Ijebuland, has said he is not desperate to become the next monarch. Kuye, who represents Somolu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives of Nigeria, denied claims that he had been presenting himself as the Awujale-elect, describing the allegations as false and malicious. Responding…
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President Tinubu to commission key projects during Ogun visit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to visit Ogun State on Saturday for the commissioning and inspection of major infrastructure projects, highlighting the state’s push for economic growth and improved public services. According to a statement by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade,…
Ademorin Aliu Kuye, a contender for the vacant Awujale throne of Ijebuland, has said he is not desperate to become the next monarch. Kuye, who represents Somolu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives of Nigeria, denied claims that he had been presenting himself as the Awujale-elect, describing the allegations as false and malicious. Responding…
In Ijebu-Ode, the Keregbetu family has petitioned President Bola Tinubu over the prolonged suspension of the process to select a new Awujale of Ijebuland. The appeal followed the decision of the Ogun State Government to halt the selection process, citing numerous petitions from security agencies and other concerned parties. The Awujale throne became vacant in…
The head of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Otunba Abdulateef Owoyemi, has appealed to Dapo Abiodun to lift the suspension on the Awujale selection process and allow kingmakers to complete their work. Owoyemi, a former National President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, said the royal family next in line to produce the Awujale,…
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President Tinubu to commission key projects during Ogun visit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to visit Ogun State on Saturday for the commissioning and inspection of major infrastructure projects, highlighting the state’s push for economic growth and improved public services. According to a statement by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade,…
An agricultural economist, Otunba Tunji Oredipe, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Oredipe, who hails from the Ogun East Senatorial District and is also a systems architect, pledged to prioritise grassroots development, ensure inclusive growth, and promote accountability if…
Oke-Mosan 2027: Bolaji Odusina, a physician based in the US, declares interest in Ogun governorship. Likens race to David vs Goliath A governorship aspirant in Ogun State, Dr. Bolaji Odusina, has officially declared her intention to contest the 2027 election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing her ambition as a classic…
Ademorin Aliu Kuye, a contender for the vacant Awujale throne of Ijebuland, has said he is not desperate to become the next monarch. Kuye, who represents Somolu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives of Nigeria, denied claims that he had been presenting himself as the Awujale-elect, describing the allegations as false and malicious. Responding…
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President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun and appointed Tunji Disu as the Acting Inspector-General of Police with immediate effect. Earlier reports indicated that Egbetokun submitted his resignation letter on Tuesday, citing urgent family reasons. He was appointed in June 2023 and was serving a four-year term expected to end in June…
President Bola Tinubu has reportedly removed Kayode Egbetokun from his position as Inspector-General of Police. Presidential aides, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the development on Tuesday. According to the sources, the President asked Egbetokun to step aside during a meeting at the Presidential Villa on Monday. One aide confirmed the decision, saying Egbetokun…
Speaking in an interview on Arise Television on Monday, Professor Ibrahim Gambari said Nigeria’s democratic problems cannot be solved by big speeches or powerful individuals. He said the biggest problem in Nigeria’s democracy is the political party system. According to him, most political parties in the country do not have clear beliefs, identity, or internal…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) pensioners have praised the Federal Government for showing strong leadership by signing an important agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). They said resolving a problem that started in 2009 proves that the government can solve long-standing disputes through honest talks, dialogue, and keeping to agreements. Encouraged…
