Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, has denied endorsing the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu. Soyinka described a social media remark linking him to Tinubu’s endorsement as false. A statement by his media office said Nigerians should disregard reports that Soyinka issued a message denigrating political parties and …
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Police Nab Notorious Cultist In Osun
The Osun State Police Command has announced that it has arrested one Fatai Abass, a 23-year-old notorious cultist. Confirming the arrest to Newsextra24, the spokesperson of the Osun State Police Command, Yemisi Opalola revealed that Fatai Abass popularly known as ‘Gbefawo’ had been on the watchlist of the police for …
Read More »Conte To Miss Tottenham vs Chelsea Clash
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Antonio Conte is set to miss a return to Chelsea in the Premier League next week. His assistant coach, Cristian Stellini has admitted he’s not expecting to see Conte back in the dugout for the London Derby. The Italian head coach is in Italy recovering after having …
Read More »Accept Outcome Of 2023 Polls – ACF Tells Nigerians
The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, has advised Nigerians to strictly accept the outcome of this year’s elections for the survival of democracy in Nigeria. According to the forum, there must be winners and losers, stressing that whichever way it goes, no one should attempt to disrespect the decision of Nigerians …
Read More »Ogun Woman Sets Self Ablaze Over N70, 000 Loan
A woman has reportedly set herself on fire in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, over her inability to pay back a N70,000 loan she obtained from a microfinance bank. The woman, identified as Mama Dada, burnt herself and her rented apartment at Oke-Keesi, Itoko area of Abeokuta. She reportedly killed …
Read More »APC Members Defect To PDP In Enugu
Scores of All Progressives Congress (APC) members in Enugu West Senatorial Zone on Sunday defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in support of its guber candidate, Barr. Peter Mbah. The APC members set their brooms ablaze while embracing the PDP at the endorsement rally organised at the zone. They …
Read More »Nobody Should Annoy Me, Cast Your Vote – Falz
Nigerian rapper and activist, Folarin Falana, AKA Falz, has urged the youths to vote in Saturday presidential election. Falz in a video on his Instagram page on Sunday, called on Nigerians not to make any excuse for not voting. According to him, it is time for the youths to decide …
Read More »Sex Workers Device New Measures To Survive Cash Crunch
As Nigerians continue to battle cash crunch, prostitutes operating in Umuahia have devised new strategies. They now take lower payment for services they render to their customers. The new service offers 60% and 70% slash from their old prices. Findings conducted around some red light areas in the capital city …
Read More »El-Rufai Reveals What Buhari Originally Approved For CBN
The Governor of Kaduna State, Nasiru El-Rufai has claimed that what was approved by President Muhammadu Buhari was different from what the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, did regarding the redesigning and swapping of the currency. The Governor, who has vehemently kicked against the new monetary policy by the Buhari …
Read More »2023 Presidency: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi’s Rating In Ogun
On February 25, 2023, Nigerians across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory would file out at the various polling units to choose the next president of the nation. Since October, the candidates have been travelling from one state to another canvassing for votes. Promises have been made by …
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