Category: Leadership

It Would Have Been Better If Tinubu Didn’t Visit Benue – Farotimi

Abibat Babalola

Human rights activist and lawyer Dele Farotimi has stated that it would have been better if President Bola Tinubu had not visited Benue State than to visit the state and remain unfeeling towards the plight of its people. Farotimi said the only person who said anything of note during the president’s visit to Makurdi, the Benue State capital on Wednesday, was the Tor Tiv V, James Ayatse, who described the attacks as a “calculated, well-planned, full-scale genocidal invasion and land grabbing campaign by herder terrorists and bandits”. “I must say…

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I Regret Campaigning For Tinubu In 2023 – Actor Alapini

Abibat Babalola

Veteran Nigerian actor, Ganiu Nofiu, professionally called Alapini, has stated that he regretted his decision to campaign for President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election. The actor who stated this amid the growing economic hardship and insecurity across the country, explained that he campaigned for Tinubu alongside hundreds of his colleagues because of his previous contribution in Lagos and in the Yoruba movie industry. Expressing regret, the actor lamented not being compensated or recognised for his efforts. Speaking in his latest interview on ‘African A-List‘, Alapini also questioned why…

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(ICYMI) 2027: I’ll Become Next Oyo Gov If I Decide To Contest — Oriyomi Hamzat

Abibat Babalola

Popular Ibadan-based broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat, has expressed strong confidence in his chances of becoming the next governor of Oyo State if he chooses to contest in the 2027 election. Speaking during a recent live broadcast, Hamzat reacted sharply to a caller from abroad who advised him against running for office. The caller had suggested that although Hamzat is widely regarded as a man of the people, he should not rely on public goodwill to translate into electoral support, claiming that voters might not back him when it matters. READ ALSO:…

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Popular Pastor, Paul Adefarasin, Under Probe – Police

Abibat Babalola

Pastor Paul Adefarasin, Senior Pastor of House on the Rock, is under investigation by the Lagos State Police Command following the circulation of a video that shows him holding what appeared to be a gun-like object from his car window. The footage, captured on June 6, 2025, shows the popular preacher rolling down the tinted window of his vehicle while holding an object in his right hand that resembled a pistol. In the clip, the man recording the video can be heard expressing regret: “Boss, boss, sorry sir, sorry sir,”…

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‘Effective August 1;’ CAC Hikes Service Fees For Businesses In Nigeria

Abibat Babalola

. Blames Economic Conditions For Jerking Up Fees     The Corporate Affairs Commission has announced a fresh review of its service fees, which will take effect from August 1, 2025. The decision, according to the Commission, was taken after a thorough assessment of current economic conditions, rising operational expenses, and consultations with key stakeholders. In a public notice obtained by PUNCH Online on Tuesday, the Commission explained that the fee adjustment is part of efforts to deliver efficient, technology-driven services that align with the needs of businesses and the…

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And Our Garri Takes Flight, By Adegunle Olugbamila

Abibat Babalola

“But why garri?” You actually want to read the beautiful poem about the heroism and the economy of the fantastic food and famous ‘savior’ of generations     Garri, oh our garri A friend of the masses A stopgap during emergency The downtrodden look up to you when famished, And once satisfied, there is efficiency The downtrodden look up to you when famished, And once satisfied, there is efficiency Garri, oh our garri You have saved lives over centuries Dampening man’s underserved fury You fill us like rains READ ALSO: Is…

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Lagos Assembly Summons Uber, Bolt, Others Over Insecurity, Labour Rights Violations

Abibat Babalola

The Lagos State House of Assembly has summoned Uber, Bolt, Indrive, Rida, and LagRide to appear for a public hearing on the growing unrest in the ride-hailing sector. Azeez Jaiyesimi, the chairman, Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), Lagos chapter, made this known in a statement by the union’s public relations officer, Steven Iwindoye, on Monday in Lagos. Mr Jaiyesimi said the public hearing scheduled for Tuesday, was in response to the petition by AUATON to the assembly. “The Lagos State House of Assembly has summoned Uber, Bolt,…

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Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Declines To 22.97% — NBS

Abibat Babalola

Nigeria’s inflation rate for May 2025 decreased to 22.97 percent compared to the April 2025 rate of 23.71 percent, representing a decline of 0.74 percent. Data released on Monday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) stated that the three major contributors to the headline inflation were Food and non-alcoholic Beverages: 9.20 percent, Restaurants & Accommodation Services: 2.97 percent, and Transport: 2.45 percent. The NBS stated that the least contributors were Recreation, Sport, and Culture: 0.07 percent, Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco, and Narcotics: 0.09 percent, and Insurance and Financial Services: 0.11…

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‘No, No,’ Court Rejects Govt’s Bid To Arrest Senator Natasha

Abibat Babalola

Justice Musa Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, rejected an application by the Federal Government to have Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan arrested for failing to appear for the start of her defamation trial. The government is prosecuting Akpoti-Uduaghan on behalf of Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello. At the day’s proceeding, the prosecuting counsel, David Kaswe, told the court that the matter was for arraignment but that the defendant was not in court. Kaswe told the court that he served the charge on the…

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Outrage As Ganduje, APC North-East Chairman Endorse Tinubu Without Shettima

Abibat Babalola

There was chaos at the meeting of All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in the North- East, on Sunday, after Comrade Mustapha Salihu, National Vice Chairman of the ruling in the North-East, failed to mention the name of Vice-President Kashim Shettima while endorsing President Bola Tinubu for a second term. The meeting, which was held in Gombe State, was attended by virtually all ministers, lawmakers, and governors of the party from the region. Abdullahi Ganduje, National Chairman of the APC, also led some key personalities to the event. When it was…

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