There is a profound, almost cinematic irony at the core of Nigeria’s modern identity, a contradiction so sharp it feels scripted by a satirist. To an observer in London, New York, or Tokyo, Nigeria appears to be the most electrifying cultural force on the planet. Afrobeats artists no longer fill clubs; they sell out twenty-thousand-seat arenas at the O2 in London and Barclays Center in Brooklyn, commanding stages once dominated by Western pop royalty. Nigerian fashion designers set textures and silhouettes on global runways, redefining luxury for a changing demographic. Contemporary artists command six-figure sums at Art Basel and Frieze…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Gwabin Musa as the new Minister of Defence, following the resignation of Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar on Monday. In a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the President transmitted General Musa’s name for screening and confirmation, describing him as a seasoned military leader capable of strengthening Nigeria’s defence establishment. General Musa, who will turn 58 on December 25, previously served as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) from 2023 until October 2025. He is a decorated officer and recipient of the Colin Powell Award for Soldiering in 2012. Born in Sokoto in…
Amofin Beulah Adeoye, president of the Beulah Adeoye Foundation has announced donations of 200-bed hostel to the Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho (FUNATO). Amofin Adeoye made this known at the grand finale of the Okeho Day 2025 celebration. The announcement of the residential hostel electrified the atmosphere with joy for the newly birthed University which got approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) accreditation team to begin 2025/2026 academic session with 30 programmes. While highlighting major facilities in the 200-bed hostel project, Amofin Adeoye said the hostel will be equipped with modern security system, furnished rooms with study…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke, has formally resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the ongoing crisis within the party’s national leadership as the reason for his decision. In a letter addressed to the Chairman of PDP Ward 2, Sagba Abogunde, Ede, the governor announced his immediate withdrawal from the party. Adeleke stated that the escalating turmoil at the national level had compelled him to take the step. “Due to the current crisis of the national leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), I hereby resign my membership of the People’s Democratic Party with immediate…
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned from office with immediate effect, according to a statement released by the Presidency on Monday. In a letter dated December 1 and addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Abubakar stated that he was stepping down on health grounds. President Tinubu has accepted his resignation and expressed appreciation for his service to the nation. The President is expected to notify the Senate of a successor later this week. Abubakar, 63, served as the Governor of Jigawa State from 2015 to 2023. He was appointed Minister of Defence on August 21, 2023,…
Amofin Beulah Adeoye, president of the Beulah Adeoye Foundation has amplified his gubernatorial ambition by taking his consultation to Kajola Local Government Area of Oyo State. The much anticipated consultation held at the residence of Alhaji O.K Salam, the overall chairman of Stakeholders Forum and in attendance were Kajola LGA Party Chairman, Hon. Ojesanmi and other elder statesmen in the LGA. Hon. Moses Ojesanmi who could not hold his joy said the entire Kajola LGA PDP have been waiting to receive Amofin Beulah Adeoye. He assured Amofin Adeoye that the entire PDP structure in Kajola endorse his gubernatorial aspiration stressing…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed online claims that the party has already selected its candidate for the 2026 Osun State governorship election. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party described the circulating posts as false, misleading, and not authorised by any official ADC organ. Abdullahi noted that the so-called announcement originated from unverified online sources, not from the party’s recognised communication channels. The ADC reiterated that it has already announced the official date for its Osun primaries and remains committed to the highest standards of internal democracy. The party stressed that…
Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli (APC- Oyo South) has congratulated former Oyo First Lady, Dr. Florence Ajimobi, on her nomination as a non-career ambassador by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This is contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described the nomination as a deserving recognition of her exemplary service, dedication and loyalty to the nation as well as the progressive family. He said that Ajimobi’s inclusion was unsurprising, considering her notable contributions to national development, humanitarian efforts and progressive political ideals. The senator noted that Dr. Ajimobi has consistently demonstrated…
When Dr. Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, the undisputed creator of Fuji music, passed away on December 16, 2010, many predicted that his influence would gradually fade. Yet, fifteen years later, Barrister’s legacy not only endures—it thrives, thanks to an army of devoted fans who have transformed remembrance into a cultural movement. Their relentless promotion of his works and insistence on his supremacy in Fuji music has sparked admiration and, at times, jealousy among supporters of other Fuji icons. The Barrister Phenomenon: A Legacy Beyond DeathBarrister was not just a musician; he was a cultural architect who elevated Fuji from its humble…
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted a second batch of ambassadorial nominees to the Senate, adding 32 names to the earlier list of three sent last week. The new list, read during Tuesday’s plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, includes former Oyo State First Lady, Florence Ajimobi, among the nominees drawn from across the country. Akpabio confirmed that the President’s latest communication brings the total number of nominees so far to 35, noting that the Senate will screen them in line with its constitutional mandate. Last week, Tinubu forwarded the first set of nominations featuring Kayode Are (Ogun), Aminu Dalhatu (Jigawa),…