By Senator Ibikunle Amosun CON, FCA “Oga, I’m sorry. That’s how God wants it. He is dead.” That was the shattering message I received at about 4 p.m on Sunday 13 July, 2025 breaking the sad news of the passage of former President Muhammadu Buhari. It was most unexpected. I had been on the trail of those at the bedside of the former President for days, as we compared notes on the day I was to visit him in London. Each time, they advised that I tarry a while for an auspicious time for the visit. The news brought to…
Author: Lilian Azuh
Megastar Media Communications has successfully completed and donated an ultra-modern, solar-powered toilet facility to Junior Secondary School, Sokale Dutse Alhaji, Abuja, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The official handover ceremony took place today. Speaking at the event, Dr. Adeniyi Ifetayo, CEO of Megastar Media Communications, highlighted the company’s commitment to community development and environmental sustainability. “We believe that clean and safe sanitation facilities are a basic right for every child. By integrating solar technology, we’re not only addressing immediate health needs but also contributing to environmental sustainability and helping the school reduce its utility costs,” said…
The couple with their twins Angela Peters, a 56-year-old mother of five and grandmother of 12 from Australia, has shared how she gave birth to twin girls with her 17-year-younger Nigerian husband, Bright. In an interview with The Sun UK on Monday, Peters said she first came across Bright in 2020 through a dating app where she was initially chatting with his older brother, Emeka, who lived in Senegal. Although nothing developed with Emeka, she became interested after he sent a photo of his family, and she spotted Bright. “It was like a thunderbolt – I knew this was the…
FirstBank house Nigeria’s leading commercial bank, First Bank of Nigeria, has joined forces with Mighty Media Plus Network Limited for the maiden edition of the QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit. Also supporting the event are Nigeria LNG (NLNG) and Shell Nigeria, two major players in the country’s energy and development sectors. Chief Executive Officer of Mighty Media Plus Network Limited, Olumide Iyanda, announced the partnerships in a statement on Monday. Mr Iyanda described FirstBank’s involvement as a strong statement of the bank’s belief in the power of Nigeria’s creative sector. “FirstBank’s support is a reaffirmation of its long-standing commitment to promoting…
Lamine The Spanish Government has demanded an investigation into Barcelona superstar Lamie Yamal’s controversial 18th birthday party after ‘dwarfs were exploited’ and women with ‘specific breast measurements were paid to attend’. A social media model named Claudio Calvo alleged that Barcelona sensation Yamal paid for 12 women with a ‘certain breast size’ to attend the bash, and now the government is seeking a huge fine and a probe into the mafia-themed bash following outrage that he used people with dwarfism as entertainment. The Spanish playmaker celebrated his 18th birthday on July 13, with around 200 people attending the event, including…
Fayose Sequel to the judgment of Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, acquitting and discharging a former Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayo Fayose from an alleged money laundering case preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, the Commission wishes to state that it is already studying the ruling and preparing for an appeal. The former governor was re-arraigned on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, alongside Spotless Investment Limited on an 11-count charge bordering on money laundering and stealing to the tune of N6.9bn ( Six Billion…
Minaj SZA has told Nicki Minaj to “bark at the wall” after she launched a tirade against her – including branding her a “dead dog”. The beef between the music stars began after Nicki took aim at SZA’s manager, Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) president Terrence “Punch” Henderson, with jibes such as “Tiny D*** Executive”. Nicki then went on a rampage accusing SZA of bullying huge stars such as Beyonce, Rihanna and herself, re-posting alleged old tweets SZA made about them. One read: “Beyonce lookin more and more like madonna every day! Coulda swore she was black at one point… #justsayin…
Atiku A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, is no stranger to party defections. With his confirmed exit from the Peoples Democratic Party, this marks yet another turn in his political journey. “I find it necessary to part ways due to the current trajectory the party has taken, which I believe diverges from the foundational principles we stood for. It is with a heavy heart that I resign, recognising the irreconcilable differences that have emerged,” Atiku said in a letter dated July 14, 2025,” Atiku said on Wednesday in his resignation letter to the PDP. This marks the latest in a…
Atiku The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 general election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has resigned his membership from the opposition party. Atiku tendered his resignation in the build-up to the 2027 general election after admitting to the formation of a coalition party, the Alliance Democratic Congress. The resignation was communicated in a letter dated Monday, July 14, 2025, addressed to the chairman, PDP, Jada 1 ward, Jada Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The copy of the letter was shared on X by the Special Assistant on Media to the former Vice President, Abdul Rasheeth, on…
Obi in Daura Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has explained his absence at the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, citing flight restrictions as the reason for his inability to attend the ceremony in Daura on Tuesday.Speaking to journalists shortly after a condolence visit to the late president’s family on Wednesday, Obi said efforts to attend the burial were hampered by a combination of unavailable flights and restricted air traffic to accommodate high-level dignitaries. “Yes, it was difficult to come here yesterday because there were no flights,” Obi said. “Even if you had…