Author: Press Room

You’ve listened to the album, danced more than a few times to its opening track, the one that begins with slow Fuji rhythms before Adekunle Gold takes the mic. Now, he’s giving us more with the release of the “Big Fish” visualiser. The song, which opens his newly released album “Fuji” is a confident reflection on how far he’s come. Adekunle sings about his early days—sharing CDs in traffic, trying to fit in, and working his way up to the life he once dreamed of. It’s part gratitude, part reflection, and wholly self-assured—a declaration from someone who’s seen both sides…

In a development that further tilts Kaduna’s political balance in favour of the ruling party, three members of the House of Representatives from the state have dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defectors are Hussaini Ahmed (Kaduna South Federal Constituency), Aliyu Abdullahi (Ikara/Kubau Federal Constituency), and Sadiq Abdullahi (Sabon Gari Federal Constituency). Their defection was formally announced on Tuesday during plenary after Speaker Abbas Tajudeen read their letters on the floor of the House. The move followed the appearance of Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, who was specially recognised by the lawmakers to…

Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup received a major boost on Tuesday after South Africa suffered another setback in what has been a turbulent qualifying campaign, Soccernet.ng reports. Already reeling from a FIFA sanction that docked them three points for fielding an ineligible player, the Bafana Bafana have now confirmed that star striker Lyle Foster will miss their decisive final qualifier against Rwanda through injury. The South African Football Association announced on X: “Lyle Foster has been withdrawn from the Bafana Bafana matchday squad due to an injury. After consultation with the medical team, a decision…

A newly released study has revealed that women on death row in Nigeria face deep-rooted gender discrimination, with the majority suffering from poverty, limited education, and systemic injustice throughout the legal process. The research, presented on Monday at a stakeholder validation meeting in Abuja, was conducted by Hope Behind Bars Africa in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission and supported by the World Coalition Against the Death Penalty and the French Development Agency. According to the report, 47 per cent of female death row inmates are between the ages of 18 and 35, while more than one-third had no…

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah said he had found in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, “not just a leader of our nation, but a partner in purpose.” Mbah said this as he formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress on Tuesday. Speaking at a press conference in Enugu, the governor said the defection will help fast-track development across the state by aligning Enugu’s ambitions with the federal government’s reform agenda. “I have found in His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, not just a leader of our nation, but a partner in purpose, a man with…

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Mbah made the announcement on Tuesday at a press conference in Enugu, stating that the decision was made after “long reflection.” He said, “To the Peoples Democratic Party, which provided us the platform on which we campaigned and won, I extend deep gratitude. The PDP supported us through a demanding campaign and joined us in celebrating the victory, “Leadership demands difficult, even painful, decisions in the service of higher principles and goals. And there comes always a time…

Captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria William Troost-Ekong has revealed the hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is no longer solely dependent on Eric Chelle’s team, Soccernet.ng reports. The 32-year-old scored from twelve yards on Friday against Lesotho at the Peter Makoba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa in an attempt to redeem himself after he scored an own goal against Bafana Bafana last month. It all comes down to 90 minutes between the Super Eagles and the Republic of Benin. The fixture is a must-win for Nigeria, although that doesn’t guarantee direct qualification. Ronwen Hayden Williams…

The family of the late Bilyaminu Ahmed Bello has condemned the recent presidential pardon granted to Maryam Sanda, who was convicted and sentenced to death for the premeditated murder of Bello in 2017. President Bola Tinubu’s clemency decision, announced on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, resulted in the release of Sanda, who had spent nearly seven years in custody at the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre. Sanda was sentenced to death in 2020 for killing her husband during a domestic dispute. Onanuga stated that the pardon followed appeals from Sanda’s family, citing the best…

The Minister of Works, Engr Dave Umahi, has mourned the late renowned preacher, Uma Ukpai, and described him as a teacher of the gospel and a man of immovable faith. The late Reverend Ukpai, until his death, preached the gospel with decades of unwavering devotion. Engr Dave Umahi, in a condolence he personally signed, expressed shock over the demise of Rev Ukpai, stressing that his passing has created a vacuum that hurts deeply. He said: “I received with a deep sense of loss the sad news of the passing of the Founder and President of Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association (UUEA),…

House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu of the APC, representing Bende Constituency (Abia State), has been asked by his Labour Party rival in the 2023 poll, Mr Iheanyi Chinasa, to update his constituents on the current execution status of federal government projects in the constituency. Chinasa noted that Hon Kalu had claimed to have facilitated some of the projects for execution in the constituency. He particularly cited the ₦7 billion Amewu and Methodist gully erosion control projects, stating that these projects have not yet been completed. Chinasa added that these two erosion control sites are included in…