A governorship aspirant of the Labour Party (LP), Kenneth Imasuangbon, has asked the court to disqualify the governorship candidate of the party in Edo State, Olumide Akpata, from the September 21 election. In a suit No. FHC B/CS/26/2024 and filed at the Benin division of the Federal High Court by his counsel A.A. Malik & Co, Imasuangbon said that LP which is the second defendant in the suit erred by declaring Olumide Akpata the winner of the party’s primary election conducted on February 23, 2024. Imasuangbon also filed another suit in the Abuja division of the Federal High Court where h ..read more

Seven governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo state have petitioned the national chairman of the party, Abdullahi Ganduje, over revalidation of members of the party ahead of Saturday’s primary election. The seven aspirants are Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Chief Olusola Oke, Wale Akinterinwa, Prince Diran Iyantan, Prof Dayo Faduyile, Hon. Gbenga Edema, and Hon. Jimi Odimayo. They warned that the issues might be detrimental to a free, fair, credible, and acceptable election if not resolved quickly. The aspirants, in the petition, said the revalidation of Ondo APC members ..read more

The Kano State High Court has granted an ex parte order suspending the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, from the party. The order, issued by Justice Usman Malam Na’abba on Tuesday, also barred Ganduje from presiding over any activity of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). The decision stemmed from an ex parte motion filed by Dr. Ibrahim Sa’ad, representing members of the executive committee of APC in Ganduje Ward of Dawakin Tofa local government area of Kano State. The Ward Exco members were part of a group of nine ward executives who ..read more

Actress and TV host Nancy Isime has taken to Instagram to mourn the passing of actor, Junior Pope. Recall that the actor and four others died in a boat mishap on the Anam River after wrapping up a film shoot. READ ALSO: EFCC Arrests Cubana Chief Priest, To Arraign Him On Wednesday For Abuse Of Naira Nancy recounted how unimaginable she saw their death, making her feel a horror movie was being scripted. She wrote: “Phew! Last week was tough mehn! The tragedy that hit Nollywood was something I couldn’t even imagine! Felt like a horror movie script. Hit me a little hard because I had fi ..read more

No fewer than 29 suspects were on Wednesday arraigned before the Chief Magistrate Court for involvement and roles in aborted invasion of the Oyo State Government Secretariat on Saturday, April 13. They were arraigned on seven-count charges bordering on treasonable felony, unlawful society, illegal possession of a firearm, going armed, and conduct likely to cause breach of peace. The offences, according to the Investigative Police Officer, Bakare Rasaq, an Inspector with the State Criminal Investigation Department, Iyaganku, Ibadan is contrary to and punishable under Section 516 of ..read more

On Tuesday, Dr. Richard Somiari, a forensic expert involved in the alleged murder trial of Chidinma Ojukwu, disclosed that the DNA blood sample discovered on Chidinma’s red dress corresponded to that of the victim, Michael Ataga, the deceased CEO of Super TV. Somiari, who is a director and consultant for the Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre, gave the evidence before the Lagos State High Court, at the Tafawa Balewa Square. Ojukwu, a 300-level, Mass Communication student of the University of Lagos, is being prosecuted for the murder of Ataga, alongside her sister, Chioma Egbuchu and one Adeda ..read more

Popular Nigerian socialite, Pascal Okechukwu aka Cubana Chiefpriest has reacted after he was granted bail by a Lagos court. Recall that the businessman was arraigned on a three-count charge by the EFCC, for Naira abuse. READ ALSO: EFCC Arrests Cubana Chief Priest, To Arraign Him On Wednesday For Abuse Of Naira He pleaded not guilty and was granted bail in the sum of N10m. READ ALSO: “I Blame People Who Donated For Your Hospital Bills” – Burna Boy Roasts Eedris Abdulkareem Reacting to his bail, he took to Instagram to appreciate those who sent messages when he was in the custody of th ..read more

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate for the Labour Party (LP), has advocated for a parliamentary system of government that would allow the president to engage with citizens on a monthly basis. He spoke at a lecture at Harvard Law School in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, where he advocated for a parliamentary system of government in Nigeria. READ ALSO: EFCC Arrests Cubana Chief Priest, To Arraign Him On Wednesday For Abuse Of Naira Obi noted that the presidential system is not working well in Nigeria, hence the country continues to have bad leaders who stay in office for four years wit ..read more

Actress, Iyabo Ojo shares distress call she received from Mohbad’s mother who cried out for help over Mohbad’s father who’s allegedly monitoring her. The actress took to her Instagram page to reveal that she received the SOS in the early hours of today. In the video that was shared by Iyabo Ojo, Mohbad’s mother, Mrs Olumiyi was seen calling on influential people to help her with her ex-husband, Mr Joseph Aloba who is allegedly stalking her. READ ALSO: Iyabo Ojo Celebrates Late Singer, Mohbad’s Mum At 50 Iyabo Ojo expressed concern for the safety of Mohbad’s ..read more

Afrobeats singer Sulaimon Shekoni Solomon popularly known as Khaid has been reportedly hospitalised. In a viral video seen by KOKO TV NG, Khaid was rushed to the hospital over alleged internal bleeding. READ ALSO: Fave And Dammie Get Plaques For Their Chart-Topping Song, Baby Riddim Khaid was being wheeled into a room with hospital workers surrounding him. READ ALSO: ‘Just Love Me And Care For Me’ Phyna Says Her Ideal Partner Does Not Need To Have Money Or Handle Her Financial Needs The KOKO TV NG also reported that BBNaija reality star, Mercy Eke, was hospitialised yester ..read more