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…
UK based Podcaster, Tolani Soneye, has hosted Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, Tiwa Savage on her latest episode of The Receipts Podcast, in a candid and insightful conversation. The podcast, which is known for its honest and unfiltered discussions, provided a platform for Tiwa Savage to share her thoughts on success, aging, relationships, and other aspects of…
I may well not have indulged in the controversy surrounding Kemi Badenoch’s ill-statement about Nigeria had it remained a discourse among low profile Nigerians. But when I read a piece on her by Bishop Mathiew Hassan Kuka, whom I respect very greatly, I knew the matter has gone up to the highest echelon of the…
“I find it interesting that everyone defines me as a Nigerian. I identify less with the country than with my specific ethnic group. I have nothing in common with the people from the north of the country, the Boko Haram, where Islamism is. Being Yoruba is my true identity and I refuse to be lumped…
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has admonished girls who dropped out of school due to early pregnancy, abuse, domestic violence and financial difficulties not to give up on achieving their life long dreams and goals. She stated this during the commissioning and formal handover of the Alternative High School for Girls in Oshogbo,…
From the inception of the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke in Osun, the sixth Executive Governor of the state have shown strong interest in provision of quality basic healthcare services for the good people of the state. After his swearing-in on November 27, 2022, Governor Adeleke take the bold step of an action Governor who…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has refuted reports circulating on social media about the alleged death of its Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. The reports, which surfaced on Monday, December 9, 2024, claimed that Yakubu died in a London hospital. However, in a statement on Saturday, the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi,…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced that it will slam a fine of N150m per branch on Deposit Money Banks found guilty of facilitating the illegal flow of mint naira notes to currency hawkers and unscrupulous agents. The apex bank disclosed this in a circular issued on Friday, December 13, 2024, signed by the…
