President Olusegun Obasanjo, who twice led Nigeria — first as military head of state (1976-1979) and later as an elected civilian president (1999-2007) — can claim to have seen it all. Born on March 5, 1937, the 86-year-old retired general has been a constant in Nigeria’s history in and out of office, offering comments…
By Bashir Bello A Senior Magistrate Court sitting in Kano has on Wednesday remanded the Majority Leader, House of Representatives, Alhassan Ado Doguwa in prison. The court presided over by Magistrate Ibrahim Mansur Yola remanded the house leader in prison till 7th March, 2023 when the case comes up. Doguwa was arraigned before the court…
Eucharia Agbasimalo is the wife of Obiora Agbasimalo, the missing governorship candidate of the Labour Party for the last governorship election in Anambra State. She speaks to IKENNA OBIANERI about the kidnap of the young politician since September, 2021 Please introduce yourself. My name is Eucharia Agbasimalo. I am an accountant working with a multilevel marketing company….
The vacant Oshodi royal stool is attracting interests beyond Lagos State. The regent of the kingdom, Alhaji Biliaminu Akinola, recently talked about why MC Oluomo can’t be Oshodi king. What is the extent of the authority you exert as the regent of Oshodi land? To begin with, my name is Alhaji Biliaminu Adisa Akinola. I…
In this interview, veteran broadcaster, MOJI DANISA, commonly known as ‘Queen of Tabloid Journalism’ for her riveting insights into the lives of socialites and celebrities back in the days, with Chuks NZEH, she speaks on her mission to breach the gap between the common man and policies of government with “Break It Down” a weekly…
Deborah Iwakun Edileola is the CEO Debbiebarbie skincare line. In this interview with ROTIMI IGE, she talks about the industry and how she aims to change perceptions as regards skincare. How did you get into the beauty business? I started a few years back when I had issues with my skin. I had tried many things…
Peter Ayemoba, 50, of New Golden Prime Street, Rafin-Sanyi in the Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State was recently arrested by the state police command after a complaint by his relation that he was sleeping with his two…
The chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has expressed hope that the recently signed executive order for the autonomy of Houses of Assembly will not be a challenge to governors. Obasa, who is also the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, said this during…
Today marks the 30th anniversary of the dreaded April 22nd 1990 coup that nearly brought down the regime of Gneral Ibrahim Babangida . This interview was conducted by veteran journalist Azuka Jebose with one of the actors of the unsuccessful bloody revolution Lt. Echendu who now reside in America. It’s worth reading The calm and…
A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, in this interview with GBENRO ADEOYE, speaks on the controversy surrounding the alleged spending of $16bn on power by former President Olusegun Obasanjo and other issues Let us begin by congratulating you on the birth of your three sons. We learnt that they were born on your wife’s…
