Seun Kuti, the youngest son of late Afro-beat maestro, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has narrated how he suffered stigmatisation while growing up for being his late father’s son. The Afrobeat singer said his paternity affected not only his personal life but also…
Allow married women bear father’s names, MURIC tells Federal Gov’t
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has urged the Federal Government to enable married women to retain their fathers’ names. Prof. Ishaq Akintola, the Executive Director of MURIC, addressed this issue in a statement released in Abuja on Monday. MURIC denounced…
INEC may hold re-run, bye-elections in February, says Mahmood
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says re-run and bye-elections may be held across the country next February. This is according to the Chairman of the electoral body Mahmood Yakubu who spoke at a meeting with political parties. “With regard…
Man stabs his 109 year old wife over refusal of conjugal right
Ugandan police are currently holding a 110-year-old man, Dominic Babiiha, who is accused of stabbing his 109-year-old wife, Costansio Bakasisa, to death. The alleged motive behind the tragic act was the wife’s refusal to grant him conjugal rights. The incident…
Return home for Christmas, you’re safe, Soludo tells Anambra people
ANAMBRA State governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has urged the people of the state to return home and join their relations in celebrating the Christmas and New Year, assuring them that the state is safe. Press Secretary to the governor, Mr.…
More than 60, including Nigerians, feared drowned in Libyan migrant shipwreck
At least 61 migrants were missing and presumed dead after their boat sank off Libya’s coast, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said Saturday, in the latest such tragedy off North Africa. The migrants are believed to have died because…
Wife denies infidelity allegations as popular Zambian musician kills self
A certain musician from Zambia, Nathan Mithi, has reportedly committed suicide after accusing his wife, Sabby Phiri, of infidelity. Mithi, who was identified as a member of Ghetto Link, a prominent music group in the country, was laid to rest…
2 die, 8 sustain injuries in Idiroko-Ota road crash
The Ogun Command of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said two persons died while eight others sustained injuries in an accident that involved two vehicles on Idiroko-Ota road on Sunday night. Mr Anthony Uga, Ogun Sector Commander of FRSC, who…
Hike in drug prices: APC Chieftain calls for President Tinubu urgent intervention
Mr Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Osun, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu, to urgently intervene in the hike in prices of essential drugs in the country. Oyintiloye, who made the appeal while speaking…
Praise night: Portable performs at Celestial church in Lagos
Controversial street-hop artiste, Habeeb Okikiola aka Portable, performed at the Celestial Church of Christ, Goshen Land Cathedral, in Lagos State on Friday night. LEADERSHIP recalls that the Celestial Church of Christ was criticised for inviting Portable and Fuji singer Pasuma…