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Exclusive! Tinubu Tips Late Ajimobi’s Wife, Florence, Others for Ambassadorial Posts

Set to Send List to Senate Upon Return DSS Finalizes Vetting of Nominees By Abiola Olawale President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is reportedly set to forward a list of ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for screening and confirmation upon his return from a diplomatic state visit to Saint Lucia, and participation at the BRICKS Summit in…

Natasha vs Akpabio: Court Orders Senate President To Recall Senator Natasha

Warns Natasha Against inappropriate Conduct By Abiola Olawale The Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja has ordered the immediate recall of the suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Presiding judge, Justice Binta Nyako, on Friday, described Natasha's six-month suspension as excessive and totally unwarranted in a democracy. The judge also faulted the provision of Chapter…

Hadi Sirika Denies Defection to ADC Coalition Rumors, Reaffirms Loyalty to Buhari, APC

By Abiola Olawale Former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has categorically dismissed claims that he has defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition. This is as he emphasized his commitment to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former President Muhammadu Buhari. In a statement issued via his verified X account on July 3, 2025,…

How Super Eagles Icon Peter Rufai passed Away at 61

By Abiola Olawale The Nigerian football community has been thrown into a state of mourning following the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai, fondly known as "Dodo Mayana," on Thursday morning. Rufai, aged 61, was said to have succumbed to a prolonged illness, leaving behind an unparalleled legacy in Nigerian and African football.…

Dakuku Peterside’s Beneath the Surface Book Out in October

By Abiola Olawale Masobe Books, a renowned publisher has announced the upcoming publication of a book titled "BENEATH THE SURFACE: Essays on Nigeria’s Chequered Journey", written by Dakuku Peterside, an ace syndicated columnist, author, public policy expert, and turnaround management specialist. The book slated for release in October 2025, will be available in Nigeria and…

Oil Prices Dip on Confirmation of Inventory Build

Crude oil prices opened weaker today following Wednesday’s release of U.S. oil inventory data that confirmed API’s estimate of a build. Regardless of the fact that the build, at 3.8 million barrels as estimated by the EIA, followed several weeks of draws, it pushed prices lower in the last trading day before the July 4th weekend. At the…

2027: Abure, Usman Clash Over Peter Obi’s Rising Profile in ADC Coalition

 Abure to Obi: Leave Labour Party within 48hrs  Usman to Abure: You are impostor, dubious... By Abiola Olawale The crisis rocking thecLabour Party (LP) has again deepened as the Julius Abure-led faction and the Nenadi Usman-led faction publicly clash over Peter Obi’s prominent role in the newly formed African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition. This political…

OPEC Reports a Global Oil Production Decline in 2024

Global crude oil production declined by 1% last year, for the first time since 2020, averaging 72.58 million barrels daily, OPEC said in the latest edition of its Annual Statistical Bulletin. The group reported a decline in OPEC and partner production while non-OPEC oil producers boosted output last year, in line with analyst predictions and…

Tragedy! Liverpool Star Diogo Jota Dies in Car Crash in Spain

He was 28 years old By Abiola Olawale In a heartbreaking turn of events, Liverpool FC forward Diogo Jota, aged 28, has tragically lost his life in a car accident near Zamora, northwestern Spain. The Portuguese international, who recently celebrated his wedding, was traveling with his brother, André Silva, who also died in the crash.…

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Exclusive! Tinubu Tips Late Ajimobi’s Wife, Florence, Others for Ambassadorial Posts

Set to Send List to Senate Upon Return DSS Finalizes Vetting of Nominees By Abiola Olawale President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is reportedly set to forward a list of ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for screening and confirmation upon his return from a diplomatic state visit to Saint Lucia, and participation at the BRICKS Summit in…

Natasha vs Akpabio: Court Orders Senate President To Recall Senator Natasha

Warns Natasha Against inappropriate Conduct By Abiola Olawale The Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja has ordered the immediate recall of the suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Presiding judge, Justice Binta Nyako, on Friday, described Natasha's six-month suspension as excessive and totally unwarranted in a democracy. The judge also faulted the provision of Chapter…

Hadi Sirika Denies Defection to ADC Coalition Rumors, Reaffirms Loyalty to Buhari, APC

By Abiola Olawale Former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has categorically dismissed claims that he has defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition. This is as he emphasized his commitment to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former President Muhammadu Buhari. In a statement issued via his verified X account on July 3, 2025,…

How Super Eagles Icon Peter Rufai passed Away at 61

By Abiola Olawale The Nigerian football community has been thrown into a state of mourning following the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai, fondly known as "Dodo Mayana," on Thursday morning. Rufai, aged 61, was said to have succumbed to a prolonged illness, leaving behind an unparalleled legacy in Nigerian and African football.…

Dakuku Peterside’s Beneath the Surface Book Out in October

By Abiola Olawale Masobe Books, a renowned publisher has announced the upcoming publication of a book titled "BENEATH THE SURFACE: Essays on Nigeria’s Chequered Journey", written by Dakuku Peterside, an ace syndicated columnist, author, public policy expert, and turnaround management specialist. The book slated for release in October 2025, will be available in Nigeria and…

Oil Prices Dip on Confirmation of Inventory Build

Crude oil prices opened weaker today following Wednesday’s release of U.S. oil inventory data that confirmed API’s estimate of a build. Regardless of the fact that the build, at 3.8 million barrels as estimated by the EIA, followed several weeks of draws, it pushed prices lower in the last trading day before the July 4th weekend. At the…

2027: Abure, Usman Clash Over Peter Obi’s Rising Profile in ADC Coalition

 Abure to Obi: Leave Labour Party within 48hrs  Usman to Abure: You are impostor, dubious... By Abiola Olawale The crisis rocking thecLabour Party (LP) has again deepened as the Julius Abure-led faction and the Nenadi Usman-led faction publicly clash over Peter Obi’s prominent role in the newly formed African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition. This political…

OPEC Reports a Global Oil Production Decline in 2024

Global crude oil production declined by 1% last year, for the first time since 2020, averaging 72.58 million barrels daily, OPEC said in the latest edition of its Annual Statistical Bulletin. The group reported a decline in OPEC and partner production while non-OPEC oil producers boosted output last year, in line with analyst predictions and…

Tragedy! Liverpool Star Diogo Jota Dies in Car Crash in Spain

He was 28 years old By Abiola Olawale In a heartbreaking turn of events, Liverpool FC forward Diogo Jota, aged 28, has tragically lost his life in a car accident near Zamora, northwestern Spain. The Portuguese international, who recently celebrated his wedding, was traveling with his brother, André Silva, who also died in the crash.…

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