Sam Amadi, director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of bias over the deadline fixed for political party primaries ahead of the 2027 general election. Amadi spoke on Saturday in Abuja at the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) aspirants’ summit organised by the Obi-Kwankwaso (OK)…
Sound engineer and music producer Mr 7Keys has advised young creatives to focus on digital marketing during the early stages of their careers. Speaking in an interview with Sunday Scoop, the content creator said strong marketing skills help creators turn ordinary experiences into engaging content that attracts audiences. “If you learn digital marketing, you can…
Nigerian singer Teni has shared details about her collaboration with music star Olamide on their joint track, Zion, which has recorded over 3.2 million YouTube views. Speaking during an interview with Sunday Scoop, Teni described the song as a product of “destiny and fate.” She explained that the track came together during a session at…
The Presidency has clarified that ISWAP commander Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki was not killed in a 2024 military operation. It described earlier reports as a case of mistaken identity. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, gave the clarification on Saturday via a post on X. He said security agencies corrected earlier…
The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria has condemned the alleged assault and detention of Professor Eyo Ekpe and other medical workers by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital in Akwa Ibom State. MDCAN described the incident as unacceptable and warned that it would resist…
Buba Galadima, a chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says the party remains the strongest platform capable of defeating Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Galadima spoke on Saturday at the NDC aspirants’ summit organised by the Obi-Kwankwaso (OK) Movement in Abuja. The NDC chieftain warned the party against conducting direct primaries,…
Pascal Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chief Priest, has allegedly lost the All Progressives Congress House Representatives primary for Orsu/Orlu/Oru East federal constituency seat in Imo State. According to reports making the rounds on social media, Chukwugozie Nwachukwu, the incumbent, won the election, defeating Chief Priest. The socialite became popular in politics when he was…
Peter Obi, 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, says the rising abduction of schoolchildren poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s future and worsening education crisis. In a post on X on Saturday, Obi condemned the recent attacks and kidnappings involving students in parts of Borno State and Oyo State. According to him, the incidents…
Police Raid Kidnappers’ Hideout in Ogun The Ogun State Police Command has killed two suspected kidnappers and arrested two others during an operation in Atan-Ijebu. Police spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Saturday in Abeokuta. He said operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit carried out the operation after investigating the…
LAWMA Removes Illegal Structures at Alaba Rago The Lagos State Waste Management Authority has cleared the Alaba Rago setback along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. LAWMA Managing Director, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Saturday. He said the exercise targeted illegal traders, squatters and unauthorised structures occupying the expressway corridor. Government Enforces…
