Year: 2024

  • Ngelale Was Blocked from Seeing Tinubu Before He Resigned

    Ngelale Was Blocked from Seeing Tinubu Before He Resigned

    The spokesperson for President Bola Tinubu, Ajuri Ngelale, ‘resigned’ from his position on Saturday amid speculations and internal conflicts within the presidency. Ngelale cited the need to attend to urgent medical matters affecting his family as the reason for his departure. However, deeper issues appear to have influenced his decision to step down. Reports say…

  • MC Oluomo, Bayo Onanuga Who Attacked Igbos Are in Aso Rock – Mayor Echefu

    MC Oluomo, Bayo Onanuga Who Attacked Igbos Are in Aso Rock – Mayor Echefu

    A report from the Sun highlights how the President of the Indigenous Igbo Youths Congress (IIYC), Chief Mayor Echefu has condemned the APC’s alleged aggression towards Igbo people during the previous year’s election in Lagos and Imo State, highlighting instances of violence, disappearances, and unjust treatment. Echefu mentioned the case of Chinwe Onumaegbu, a missing…

  • 13 Months on, Presidency Yet to Replace 83 Ambassadors

    13 Months on, Presidency Yet to Replace 83 Ambassadors

    13 months after the presidency recalled 83 ambassadors, Nigeria continues to face a significant diplomatic void, with no formal representatives in 109 missions across the world. This situation has sparked concerns regarding the nation’s international presence and its diplomatic and economic engagements. In September 2023, the Federal Government initiated a comprehensive recall of both career…

  • Childlessness Rant: Edo First Lady Replies Oshiomole

    Childlessness Rant: Edo First Lady Replies Oshiomole

    Betsy Obaseki, the wife of the Edo State Governor, over the weekend, delivered an inspiring message to childless women, urging them to see themselves as “fruitful, potential, and proud mothers” awaiting their time as decreed by divine providence. She gave the message of hope during a Zoom meeting attended by Mrs. Ifeyinwa Ighodalo, wife of…

  • ‘Why I’ve Been On and Off Movies’ – Omotola Jalade Ekeinde (video)

    ‘Why I’ve Been On and Off Movies’ – Omotola Jalade Ekeinde (video)

    Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, the popular Nigerian actress, has opened up about her intermittent absence from the Nollywood industry. In a social media post, she revealed that she needed to take a break to relax, reflect and recharge. Omotola, who started her acting career at 15, explained that working non-stop for decades led her to feel…

  • Notable Nollywood Actor Turns Plumber in Canada (video)

    Notable Nollywood Actor Turns Plumber in Canada (video)

    Nollywood actor, Chris Bassey, has announced his shift to a plumbing career following his move to Canada. The notable actor shared this in a recent Instagram Live session with media figure, Daddy Freeze. the chat, which gained significant attention on Saturday, the actor discussed his choice to enter the construction field, particularly plumbing and underscored…

  • Bayo Onanuga, 2 Others Battle for Ngelale’s Job

    Bayo Onanuga, 2 Others Battle for Ngelale’s Job

    A report has claimed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s close aides are currently struggling over who replaces the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. In a surprise move on Saturday, Ngelale announced that he was going on an indefinite leave of absence due to health issues in his nuclear family.…

  • ‘Ngalale Didn’t Resign, He Was Sacked’ – FIJ

    ‘Ngalale Didn’t Resign, He Was Sacked’ – FIJ

    Reports have emerged that Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Bola Tinubu did not resign to address a “vexatious medical situation” in his family as he claimed. According to the Foundation of Investigative Journalism (FIJ), sources revealed that he was dismissed by the presidency, but given the opportunity to publicly…

  • Goodluck Jonathan Pays Condolence Visit Yar’adua Family

    Goodluck Jonathan Pays Condolence Visit Yar’adua Family

    Former president Goodluck Jonathan, on Saturday, visited Katsina, Katsina State to offer condolences to the Yar’Adua family, following the passing of Hajiya Dada Yar’Adua, mother of former President Umaru Yar’Adua. He was received by Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, accompanied by the Deputy Governor, Faruk Lawal and other members of the State Executive Council as…

  • ‘Television Face, Oyibo Accent Only Earned Ngelale Post as Tinubu’s Spokesperson – Jaafar Jaafar

    ‘Television Face, Oyibo Accent Only Earned Ngelale Post as Tinubu’s Spokesperson – Jaafar Jaafar

    Nigerian investigative journalist, Jaafar Jaafar has downplayed the status of Ajuri Ngelale, ex-spokesman to President Bola Tinubu, following his resignation on Friday. Jaafar said Ngelale is the first presidential spokesman whose television face and ‘Oyibo’ accent earned him the plum job. The ex-spokesman announced his decision to take an indefinite leave of absence from his…