Leader of the UK’s Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch has shared a controversial account of her experience with the Nigerian police, describing it as unforgettable and deeply troubling. In an interview with The Free Press, Badenoch recounted an incident in which she claims officers of the Nigeria Police Force stole her brother’s watch and shoes. Badenoch,…
Former Kano State Governor, Ibrahim Shekarau has urged President Bola Tinubu to reassess his approach to governing the nation, following the widespread protests that took place across Nigeria. Shekarau emphasized that the EndBadGovernance protest, which occurred from August 1st to 10th, 2024, sent a strong and unmistakable message to the Tinubu administration. The protests, driven…
A former senator who represented Kaduna Central has issued a stern warning regarding the growing risks associated with social media misuse, especially the use of harmful language. In a statement, he urged individuals to exercise caution when posting or commenting online. The senator, who has been a vocal figure on various social issues, took to…
The impeached South Korean President, Yoon Suk Yeol, announced on Saturday that he would “step aside” following a parliamentary vote to remove him from office, calling for an end to “politics of excess and confrontation.” Reacting to his impeachment, Yoon stated that he must step aside for a while signalling his temporary withdrawal from the…
South Korean lawmakers have voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol following his controversial declaration of martial law earlier this month. In a decisive move, 204 out of 300 lawmakers in the National Assembly voted in favor of the impeachment, surpassing the 200 votes required. The remaining 85 lawmakers opposed the motion. On December 3,…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has rewarded students who represented the state at the International Debate Contest held in Malaysia with scholarship and a sum of Two million naira (#2,000,000) each. The governor stated this while receiving the Golden Trophy Award won by the students at the debate contest. While speaking during the event on…
The leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has doubled down on her previous remarks about Nigeria, insisting she will not sugarcoat the truth about her homeland. The response comes after Nigeria’s Vice-President Kashim Shettima criticized her for describing the country as a “socialist nation brimming with thieving politicians and insecurity.” In a…
Award-winning actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has voiced her frustration over the rampant piracy plaguing Nigeria’s film industry. With her latest movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa, set to premiere on December 13, Akindele made a passionate appeal to her fans to avoid engaging in piracy. Taking to her social media handles on Wednesday, she stressed that…
Today, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke will be commissioning the Otan Ayegbaju to Iresi township road. The 3KM road constructed by the present administration will enhance rural – urban movement of agricultural goods and services in that zone.
The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke has officially handed over management of Oba Hills Forest Reserve to the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal for its transformation into a National Park, under the stewardship of the National Park Service. Oba Hills Forest Reserve which will now be known as Oba Hills National Park, spans…
