Obey Veteran juju musician Ebenezer Obey has debunked rumours suggesting he had died or suffered a stroke, describing the claims as “lies from the kingdom of darkness.” In a video shared on Instagram, the music legend appeared alongside his two sons, singing to reassure fans of his wellbeing.He captioned the clip: “Stop the rumours!!!! Ebenezer Obey is alive and well.” Obey explained that he had travelled to London for personal care and expressed frustration over the false reports, some of which included fabricated images of coffins. “Everything they have said is nothing but lies that came from the kingdom of…
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Jay Z and Beyonce Beyoncé and husband Jay-Z are set to splash out on a spectacular rural estate in the Cotswolds. The musical pair become the latest US stars to set up home in the rural British hotspot. The Daily Mail reports that Beyoncé and her husband are in the final stages of purchasing 58 acres of land on the outskirts of Wigginton, after receiving planning permission to build a home there. Owain Jones, a property consultant who has been dealing with the sale of the land, revealed that the guide price for the land was $10 million (£7.5 million),…
Tinubu President Bola Tinubu congratulates Vice President Kashim Shettima and other distinguished Nigerians on their conferment as Fellows of the Nigerian Economic Society (NES), recognising their outstanding contributions to economic policy, research, and development. President Tinubu notes that the conferment on Monday, September 8, is a testament to their exemplary service, intellectual depth, and commitment to advancing Nigeria’s socio-economic transformation. He commends VP Shettima for his visionary leadership, deep insights, and relentless dedication to implementing the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly in driving inclusive growth, job creation, and sustainable development. The President equally applauds Dr. Iyabo Masha, renowned economist and…
Chikelu Dear Owelle, It is a thing of joy and eternal thanksgiving to God to celebrate the gift of longevity, surrounded by family and loved ones and count numerous blessings of ages past. Your 95-year journey on this side of eternity has been filled with profound testimonies, impact on humanity, and selfless service to our beloved country. Your life and work in the public and private sectors have consistently reflected excellence, integrity, and service to humanity. As a friend of many decades, I would especially appreciate your numerous contributions to our nation’s progress. As Permanent Secretary, ‘Super Permanent Secretary’ as…
Pupils resuming for school As many public and private schools across Nigeria resume the 2025/2026 academic session today, parents are expressing deep concerns over skyrocketing fees, textbooks, bus fees and other charges imposed by proprietors. This is coming at a time of the rising cost of living crisis across the country whereby inflation has eaten deep into citizens’ income.Some parents who enrolled their children in private schools said the burden of increment in charges was getting out of hand; while some poor parents said they left their children at the mercy of poor facilities in public schools.Many of the parents,…
… As PTD Passes Vote of No Confidence on NUPENG Leaders The Association of Distributors and Transporters of Petroleum Products (ADITOP) has accused the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) of extortion and excessive levies collection within the downstream sector. This accusation came on the heels of a vote of no confidence passed on the leadership of NUPENG by the Lagos Zone of Petroleum Tanker Drivers Branch of the union (PTD). The vote of no confidence was passed on the National President, Comrade (Prince) Williams Akporeha, and the General Secretary, Comrade Afolabi Olawale by the ADITOP which…
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced that Lagos State Governor – Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu- will lead the Lagos State delegation to the 2025 Fidelity Nigeria International Trade & Creative Connect (FNITCC). In a press statement issued to journalists over the weekend, the tier one lender stated that Governor Sanwo-Olu will use the FNITCC platform to highlight Lagos State’s unique positioning as the largest economy on the African continent and explore possible areas of sister city partnership with the City of Atlanta as well as Georgia State. “Lagos is a city of enterprise, creativity, and boundless opportunity. At FNITCC…
The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has congratulated the Muslim Ummah in Anambra and across Nigeria on the celebration of Eid al-Maulud, commemorating the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). In his goodwill message, Governor Soludo emphasised that this significant occasion is not only a time of joyous celebration but also an opportunity for reflection on the values of peace, love, and compassion that the Prophet embodied. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Christian Aburime, said Governor Soludo observes that the Prophet Muhammad in his teachings urged unity, kindness, and respect for…
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