Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Manny Ita The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced a major shift in its communication strategy, formally discontinuing the use of the long-standing pseudonym “Emma Powerful” for its public statements. In a statement issued by its Directorate of State (DOS), the separatist group said the decision is part of a broader move toward a more structured and formal administrative system. IPOB directed that all official press releases and public communications must now be issued strictly on the organisation’s official letterhead or through clearly designated official channels. The directive effectively brings to an end the use of the “Emma…

Electricity: Federal Govt to share subsidy costs with states, councils Elegbede Abiodun * Says fair sharing will encourage better performance in the power sector. Henceforth, States and councils will share the payment of electricity subsidies with the Federal Government, which had solely borne the subsidy cost on electricity. In a year, between September 2024 and October 2025, the Federal Government paid N1.98 trillion. Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Tanimu Yakubu, announced the plan to share the subsidy cost during a meeting with Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) on the 2026 Budget. Yakubu added that President Bola…

Manny Ita The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has announced his intention to formally enter partisan politics, declaring plans to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on his political future, Musa said he would become a member of the APC “in the near future,” marking a significant shift from his current role as a non-partisan appointee to active participation in party politics. His statement has already sparked debate across political and security circles, given his position at the heart of Nigeria’s defence and intelligence architecture. The declaration came alongside revelations about national security matters, as…

Alison-Madueke spent £140,000 on luxury items in one day at London antiques store ~ Prosecutors * The allegation took place between 2011 and 2015 when she was Nigeria’s oil minister. Proceedings resumed yesterday in London in the corruption and bribery trial of former Nigerian Petroleum Resources Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke. The jurors heard detailed evidence of the former minister’s extravagant spending trail at a luxury antiques store in the British capital city. Prosecutors told the court that as much as £140,000 was spent in a single day on high-end furniture, bespoke lighting and decorative art, allegedly paid for through intermediaries during…

Ogun @50: Obasanjo, Osoba, Abiodun at 50 Interfaith Thanksgiving in Abeokuta By Elegbede Abiodun L-R: The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako; wife of former president, Chief (Mrs) Bola Obasanjo; former President Olusegun Obasanjo; Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun; former Governor of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba; wife of the Governor, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun, and the Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, during the Inter-Faith Prayer and Thanksgiving commemorating, Ogun State’s 50th anniversary held at the Arcade Ground, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta on Monday. * Ogun is described as the gateway to Nigeria’s prosperity.…

Momodu Backs Aigboboh, Targets Agric Boom In Etsako Central The All Progressive Congress, APC Chairmanship aspirant in Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State, Engr. Goodluck Momodu has described the recent appointment of Hon Sylvester Aigboboh as the Edo State Coordinator of the National Hope Ambassador as a strategic boost for the party towards the re-electiom of President Bola Tinubu. Momodu while speaking on his ambition to contest the Chairmanship seat of Etsako Central Local Government Area of the state, said Aigbaboh’s nomination underscore his commitment as a grassroot mobiliser to strengthen grassroot structure in Edo State. He said,…

Manny Ita Nigerian reality star and comedian Aderombi Adedayo, popularly known as DeeOne, has formally honored an invitation from the Nigeria Police Force’s Intelligence Department (FID) following a series of public allegations. The comedian, who disclosed the summons on Monday via a social media broadcast, characterized the move by security agencies as a targeted action. Despite expressing significant concerns regarding the nature of the inquiry, he confirmed his intent to cooperate, stating, “My invitation was politically motivated. And let it be clear, Nigeria police and Nigerian army stay away from politics.” ​The invitation, which was officially described by the…

Manny Ita The Lagos State Government has issued an official warning to social media content creators regarding the inclusion of minors in digital productions, citing a rise in child rights violations for the purpose of online engagement. In a formal statement released on Tuesday, authorities clarified that the exploitation of children in skits and videos for “clout” or financial gain will no longer be tolerated under existing state laws. The government emphasized that while the creative economy is a vital part of the state’s identity, the protection of vulnerable demographics remains a non-negotiable priority for the current administration. ​The…

Manny Ita ​Kendrick Lamar made Recording Academy history on Sunday, officially becoming the rapper with the most Grammy Awards of all time. Lamar entered the ceremony with 22 career wins and exited with a total of 27, surpassing the previous record of 25 held by Jay-Z. The milestone comes after a dominant evening for the Compton artist, who secured victories in five distinct categories, marking the second consecutive year he has achieved a five-award sweep at the ceremony. ​The record-breaking run was fueled largely by his latest body of work, GNX, which took home the award for Best Rap…

Manny Ita The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has called for the immediate harmonization of African energy policies to unlock over 180 trillion cubic feet of discovered natural gas currently lying untapped across the continent. Speaking on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) in Abuja, Commission Chief Executive Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan stated that fragmented markets and unaligned fiscal regimes remain the primary barriers to large-scale investment. Eyesan, represented by NUPRC Director Edu Inyang, emphasized the need to strengthen the African Petroleum Regulators’ Forum (AFRIPERF), asserting that “our voice must be one, our frameworks…