Author: Press Room

A factional leader of the Labour Party (LP), Abayomi Arabambi, has revealed that the party will expel its 2023 presidential standard bearer, Peter Obi, Governor Alex Otti of Abia State and other members who are currently suspended. Arabambi who is the factional Publicity Secretary of the LP, said this during an interview on Television Continental (TVC) where he also stated that the party will soon hold a national convention. He said he believes that the LP will soon expel both Obi and Otti whom he accused of causing problems within the party. “These characters troubling our party are a few…

Founder of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Professor Pat Utomi, has stated that his earlier resolve to turn his back on running for political office and accepting government appointments remains unchanged. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television on Friday, the Professor of Political Economy hinged his submission on the need to keep himself untainted from the corruption that comes with Nigerian politics and government appointments. He maintained that he is determined to correct the erroneous notion that portrays government critics as individuals who beg for government appointments, adding that paramount before him now would be to lead the next generation…

Abisola Abolarin A fertility consultant for BridgeClinic, Lagos, Dr Ayo Olayinka, has disclosed that three out of 10 Nigerian couples deal with one form of infertility or the other. Olayinka, who spoke during the April edition of the BridgeClinic Forum themed, “Navigating Fertility Challenges as a Young Person,” held in Ikeja, Lagos, urged Nigerians to do away with the predisposing factors to infertility. Describing a 30 per cent ratio of infertility as something to worry about, Olayinka warned that smoking, alcohol consumption, being overweight, underweight, and malnourishment are harmful to fertility, both in men and women. He stressed that the…

After teaming up with Rema on “Fi Kan We Kan,” BNXN is back with his first solo release of 2025. Titled “Cutesy,” the new track dropped today and signals the beginning of a fresh chapter for the artist. Produced by Jiggy, “Cutesy” leans into the soft grooves of early 2000s R&B, layered over a mellow trap beat. The sound is calm and rhythmic, offering something easy to sink into. It shows BNXN trying something new while keeping things familiar enough for fans who’ve followed his journey. Speaking about the track, BNXN shared: “Cutesy is really just about those wild, real…

Samuel Chukwueze delivered a timely reminder of his quality on Friday night, inspiring AC Milan’s stunning 3-1 comeback win over Bologna at San Siro with a brilliant late cameo — and earning rare praise from manager Sergio Conceição, Soccernet.ng reports. Chukwueze, who has endured a frustrating second half of the 2024-25 campaign, was finally given a chance to impress after weeks of being left out. Despite being fully fit, the Nigerian winger had not started any of Milan’s previous 15 Serie A matches and had played just 111 minutes in total across seven appearances — spending the full 90 minutes…

Chairmen of various political parties in Lagos State have stressed the need for level playing field ahead of the forthcoming local government elections. They spoke at a forum convened by News Central TV. They discussed the complex and dynamic nature of politics in Lagos. The event provided a platform for stakeholders to explore the multifaceted challenges and opportunities that define governance and political competition. Held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, in attendance were representatives from 17 of the 19 registered political parties in the state. Representatives of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were also at the…

The Auchi Polytechnic Alumni Association 1980–1989 sets, fondly called ‘Auchi Oldies,’ marked its 6th anniversary last week with a reunion and giving back to society in Lagos. At the dinner/gala night to end a three-day event to celebrate the reunion, five students were given scholarship sponsored the 80-89 sets. They are Comfort Ndidi, Friday Marvelous, Promise Uareme, Jevita Ugboaku, and Prince Oghenekevwe. The Deputy Rector, Eng. Edith Oyati, also a member Auchi Oldies, represented the Rector and received the cheques on behalf of the recipients. Also on the night, the former GMD of Zenith Bank, Ebenezer Onyeagwu announced the prize…

In recent years, the narrative surrounding Delta State has experienced a marked transformation. Central to this shift is Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, whose administration has prioritized internal security at the core of its strategy for sustainable economic revitalization. Recognizing that enduring development cannot flourish in an insecure environment, Governor Oborevwori has drawn a clear link between safety and prosperity, advancing a compelling model of security-driven economic growth. Upon taking office, the governor intensified efforts to curb criminal activities, including cultism, kidnapping, and armed robbery. He made internal security a cornerstone of his administration’s MORE Agenda . Acting swiftly on this priority,…

If the political sensors available at present are not defective, the rumoured defection of former President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) may be a hoax. The searchlight being beamed on him cannot be divorced from the recent gale of defections by some prominent Nigerian politicians, especially to the ruling party. Saraki may not control many political office holders at present in his state, Kwara, but no living politician in the state has the kind of political structure he enjoys. He had actually inherited the structure from…

Abiodun Nejo Ekiti State Commissioner for Health, Oyebanji Filani, said that the state government had treated over 800,000 persons for malaria in the last 18 months as part of efforts to eliminate the disease in the state. Filani said the figure included preventive treatment given to pregnant women and as well as curative treatment to some persons at the 177 primary healthcare facilities in the state and other levels of delivery. A statement made available in Ado Ekiti on Friday stated that the commissioner spoke during a chat where he reeled out activities of the state government on malaria prevention…