MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The former Labour Party governorship candidate in the 2023 election in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has formally declared for the African Democratic Congress. Rhodes-Vivour made the announcement at an event held in Lagos on Saturday. The development came on the heels of a coalition of opposition parties under the ADC platform seeking […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas In a high-stakes 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria secured a vital 1–0 victory over Rwanda, breathing new life into their qualification hopes. The only goal of the match came in the 51st minute when Tolu Arokodare capitalized on a loose ball in the […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The family of veteran Nollywood actress, Peju Ogunmola, has released an official statement to clarify the cause of death of her only child, Ayomikun, debunking online claims that he died in a bathroom accident in the UK. The Nigerian movie industry was plunged into mourning following the news of the young man’s […] Read more
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MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, on Friday arrived in Imo State allegedly for a political engagement. The former governor paid a courtesy visit to His Royal Majesty, Eze (Dr.) Stephen Kemjika Agumanu IV, Ede II of Nekede Autonomous Community, traditional custodian of the Nekede Ancient Kingdom. El-Rufai, who was received […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the police summons issued to former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, and leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing it as part of a growing pattern of political intimidation under the Tinubu administration. The Kaduna State Police Command had invited El-Rufai and seven […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Sujimoto CEO Breaks Silence After EFCC Declares Him Wanted, Blames Enugu Govt (Video) EFCC had declared the prominent real estate firm belonging to him wanted for money laundering and diversion of funds. The popular Nigerian businessman, Dr Sijibomi Ogundele, who is better known as Sujimoto, has stated that he is not a […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Tanker drivers under the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers have threatened to stop fuel loading over the seeming cold war between them and the management of the Dangote refinery. The crisis is arising from the plan by the Dangote refinery to import 4,000 compressed natural gas-powered trucks for the […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Britain’s Duchess of Kent, who was known for her links to the Wimbledon tennis tournament, has died aged 92, Buckingham Palace said on Friday. The duchess, born Katharine Worsley into an aristocratic Yorkshire family in northern England, was married to the Duke of Kent, a first cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas BENIN CITY – FORMER President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, said Nigeria’s political atmosphere was full of betrayals and lies. Jonathan stated this in Benin City, Edo State, during the 70th birthday ceremony of his former Chief of Staff and former deputy governor of Edo State, Chief Mike Oghiadomhe, which attracted many dignitaries including […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of CSP Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer. This was according to a statement by the outgoing FPRO, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Thursday. Adejobi described Hundeyin as a well-qualified officer with solid academic and professional credentials. “The Inspector-General of Police, […] Read more
