Author: Lawan

Over 114 women get councillorship tickets No fewer than 114 women councillorship candidates on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are participating in the July12 local government elections, it was learnt yesterday. There are 279 wards across the 20 pre-existing local governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). Also, 10 women are in the race for chairmen at the poll, according to the results of the primaries conducted by the Election Committee headed by Babatunde Ogala (SAN) at the weekend. They are Mrs Olayemi Animasahun (Epe Council), Motunrayo Alogba (Ijede), Samiat Bada (Ikosi-Ketu), Muibat Rufai (Ojo) and…

The family of the slain University of Uyo graduate, Miss Inioubong Umoren has refuted the allegation that their daughter’s organs were harvested by the Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The deceased family was reacting to a viral online video which Dr. Sandra Duru a.k.a Prof Mgbeke claimed that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) told her that Akpabio killed and harvested the organs of late Miss Umoren. Recall that the deceased was killed on the 29th of April by one Uduak Frank Akpan who tricked her with a job offer only to rape and kill her in the end at his family…

Falz has received heat for sharing an unconventional opinion. The singer wrote on X, “Fornication is not a sin.” This did not go down well with many and they took to the replies to call him out. See below.

Amber Heard has announced the birth of her twin babies, a daughter named Agnes and a son named Ocean, marking a significant milestone in her growing family. The actress, already a mother to four-year-old daughter Oonagh Paige, shared the news on Instagram on Sunday, May 11, in celebration of Mother’s Day 2025. “Mother’s Day 2025 will be one I’ll never forget,” Heard wrote. “This year I am elated beyond words to celebrate the completion of the family I’ve strived to build for years.” She went on to officially introduce the twins, saying, “Today I officially share the news that I…

Wrestling icon Sabu has died at the age of 60, just three weeks after participating in his retirement match, according to a statement released by All Elite Wrestling (AEW). The organization paid tribute to the legendary performer, praising his unforgettable high-risk style and unwavering dedication to the sport. AEW extended its condolences to Sabu’s family and friends, though no cause of death was disclosed. Born Terry Brunk, Sabu began his wrestling journey in the mid-1980s under the guidance of his uncle, Edward “The Sheik” Farhat. He rose to prominence in 1991 through his work with Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling, where his…

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has reaffirmed that the federal government is moving forward with its initiative to conduct crude oil and refined product transactions in naira. The plan, being implemented through the Technical Sub-Committee on Crude and Refined Product Sales in Naira, is a key component of President Bola Tinubu’s broader economic strategy aimed at stabilising the naira, enhancing energy security, and promoting local value addition in the petroleum sector. Edun, who chairs the panel, expressed satisfaction with the progress made and praised the level of inter-agency collaboration during a committee meeting held…

The Nigerian Army has arrested at least 12 members of a breakaway Boko Haram faction known as Mahmuda, who recently occupied parts of the Kanji Lake National Park. The group had reportedly terrorised residents in surrounding communities, including Baruten and Kaiama Local Government Areas in Kwara State and Borgu Local Government Area in Niger State. Major General Obinna Onubogu, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 2 Division, disclosed the arrests on Saturday during an operational visit aimed at assessing the welfare of troops and the progress of ongoing operations. He confirmed that the suspects were apprehended at various locations as…

A newlywed Nigerian man, Dibia Ernesto, has taken to social media to lament over men with Lexus cars actively pursuing his wife. “Babe way I just marry last week, Akobo men wan dey pick am up with Lexus. I just arrived Fgs,” he wrote on Sunday.

Liverpool superstar, Mohamed Salah, has been named the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year. Salah, 32, received more than 90% of the votes from the Football Writers’ Association’s 900 members, with his teammate Virgil van Dijk coming second, followed by Alexander Isak in third and Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice fourth. The Liverpool forward has scored 28 goals in the Premier League this season and has contributed 18 assists in 35 games. His performances helped Arne Slot lead the Reds to their 20th English top-flight title in his debut season, levelling rivals Manchester United for the most ever. This is…

Hailey Veronica Adeleke just turned 8, and her mother, Amanda, marked the milestone with a touching prayer on Instagram. In a short but emotional post, Amanda expressed deep gratitude to God for her daughter’s life, calling her “my greatest gift, my greatest blessing, my bestie.” “Dear God, Thank you for my daughter’s life. 8 whole years of greatness. Our little hay hay is growing so beautifully. So sweet, so smart and so caring.” Amanda’s post closed with a note of appreciation for the privilege of motherhood: “God I can’t thank you enough for choosing me to be her mommy… 5/9/2017.”…