Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Manny Ita  – Magistrates in Cross River State are set to resume their previously suspended indefinite strike today, following what they describe as the state government’s failure to address longstanding concerns over their welfare and personal security. The action was confirmed by the Magistrates Association of Nigeria (MAN), Cross River State chapter, which said the decision followed the expiration of a grace period granted to the government after earlier negotiations. The association noted that although some magistrates were recently promoted, the promotions did not resolve deeper structural issues affecting their working conditions. According to MAN, the unresolved issues border on…

Manny Ita – Nollywood star Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has called on Nigerians to demand selfless leadership as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Rubbin’ Minds, she argued that Nigeria’s biggest challenge is not a lack of resources but a failure of leadership. According to her, the nation needs leaders who are willing to make sacrifices, even at the risk of their own lives, to ensure progress and stability. She stressed that laws and enforcement are the backbone of any successful nation, noting that even advanced countries would collapse without them. Omotola lamented…

Electoral Act amendment: NLC threatens protest A file photo of the NLC president, Joe Ajaero. NLC insisted that the amended Electoral Act must provide a clear mandate compelling INEC to electronically transmit results. The Nigeria Labour Congress has warned of potential nationwide protests and election boycotts over what it described as confusion and contradictory positions by the Senate on amendments to the Electoral Act, particularly regarding electronic transmission of election results. The labour union accused the Senate of undermining public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral process by failing to clearly state whether electronic transmission of results would be mandatory. “The Nigeria…

Era of Monday sit-at-home is over in South East ~ IPOB declares FILE PHOTO: IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu Says that the directive came directly from Kanu. The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra has said that its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, ordered the total cancellation of the Monday sit-at-home across the South-East, with effect from February 9, 2026. This was disclosed by the IPOB spokesperson, Emma Powerful, in a press statement issued on Sunday. He added that the directive came directly from Kanu. Recall that the pro-Biafran group declared the sit-at-home in August 2021 as a way of protesting the rendition of…

Manny Ita  – Nigerian disc jockey and music executive Nonso Amadi, popularly known as DJ Big N, has called on more Nigerian music executives to seek membership of the Recording Academy as voting members in order to influence global recognition of African music. Speaking during a recent industry discussion, DJ Big N said increased Nigerian representation within the Grammy Awards’ voting body was critical to ensuring that African music is properly understood and evaluated on its own terms. He argued that participation from within the system would help correct misconceptions and broaden appreciation of the continent’s sound. According to him,…

Manny Ita  – Renowned actress and filmmaker Dayo Amusa has been officially sworn in as the National Vice President (South-West) of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, marking a new phase in her long involvement in the Nigerian film industry. The swearing-in ceremony, which took place at a formal AGN event, was attended by guild executives, industry stakeholders and members from the South-West zone. Amusa was confirmed into the position following the conclusion of the guild’s internal processes, according to AGN officials. Speaking after taking the oath of office, Amusa described her appointment as a “call to service,” saying she was…

Manny Ita Veteran Nigerian musician Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has weighed in on the long-running debate over Afrobeats’ leading stars, describing Burna Boy as the artist currently setting the global pace. Speaking on the Mic On podcast on Tuesday, 2Baba acknowledged the achievements of Wizkid and Davido, saying both artists were doing “fantastically well” and had contributed significantly to the global growth of Afrobeats. However, he said Burna Boy’s current trajectory placed him ahead of his peers on the world stage. According to the award-winning singer, Burna Boy’s influence, international reach and consistency in filling major arenas across…

Manny Ita  – The Kogi State Government has ordered the immediate closure of major markets and motor parks in seven Local Government Areas as part of what it described as a preemptive security operation aimed at disrupting terrorist activities along the state’s boundary with Kwara. The directive, announced on Monday, affects commercial hubs and transport terminals in LGAs located close to the Kwara border, which security agencies have identified as vulnerable to infiltration by armed groups. Government officials said the decision was taken following security intelligence indicating that markets and motor parks were being used to sustain and move supplies…

Manny Ita  – Buckingham Palace and the Nigerian Presidency confirmed today that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted an invitation to undertake a State Visit to the United Kingdom, scheduled for March 18 and 19, 2026. According to the confirmation, President Tinubu will be accompanied by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and will be formally hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle. The visit is expected to feature ceremonial engagements and high-level bilateral discussions. The Presidency described the trip as historically significant, noting that it will be the first official State Visit by a Nigerian…

Manny Ita  – Gunmen attacked the Karku community in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State in the early hours of today, raiding the residence of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church at about 3:20 a.m., residents and local sources said. The attackers reportedly met resistance from security personnel deployed in the area, leading to a fierce exchange of gunfire. During the confrontation, three security operatives—two soldiers and one police officer—were killed while attempting to repel the assailants, according to accounts from the community. In the course of the raid, the gunmen abducted the parish priest, Rev. Fr. Nathaniel Asuwaye, along…