Gov Makinde Reacts to Ibadan Explosion Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has revealed that preliminary investigations indicate the explosion in Bodija, Ibadan on Tuesday night was triggered by explosive devices stored by illegal miners. This was confirmed in a statement on Wednesday by the governor. Excel Magazine International reports that the incident resulted in…
George Weah Announces Retirement from Politics Liberia’s outgoing president, George Weah, has confirmed that he will not seek re-election after his recent defeat in the November polls by Joseph Boakai. Weah, 57, addressed his future during a church gathering, citing his age and the upcoming presidential vote in 2029. “I am 57 now, and our…
Utomi Confirms Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso Agreed to Form Coalition Renowned political economist, Professor Pat Utomi, has disclosed in a Channels TV interview on Sunday that the presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), and New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) have reached an agreement to form a mega party poised to challenge…
CCB Summons Tinubu Minister Over Alleged N438m Contract Scam The Code of Conduct Bureau has summoned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in connection with his company’s alleged involvement in a N438 million contract scam uncovered within the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Excel Magazine International reports. Initiating an investigation…
UK Economy at Risk: Government Braces for Fallout from Red Sea Disruptions In response to recent US and UK strikes in Yemen over Houthi rebel attacks, oil prices have surged by 4%, reaching $80 per barrel. Excel Magazine International understands that the UK government is concerned about potential disruptions to the economy, with scenarios including…
China Fumes as Taiwan Elects Lai as President In a historic election, Taiwanese voters have elected William Lai as their president, signaling a trajectory increasingly divergent from China, Excel Magazine International reports. Beijing swiftly issued a statement asserting that “Taiwan is part of China” and, while calling for “peaceful reunification,” did not rule out the…
VeryDarkMan Accuses Tonto Dikeh of Involvement in GistLover Blog Social media critic, VeryDarkMan has claimed that Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, is the person behind the controversial, faceless blog, GistLover. Recalls that VeryDarkMan was recently dragged to the police by Dikeh over his claim that the actress and her colleague, Iyabo Ojo, were not sincere in…
Father of Late Singer Mohbad Expresses Displeasure with Police Investigation Joseph Aloba, father of the late Nigerian singer Mohbad, has voiced dissatisfaction with the police investigation into the death of his son. Excel Magazine International reports that Mohbad, a former signee of Naira Marley, passed away on September 12, 2023, at the age of 27…
Germany Approves Export of 150 Iris-T Missiles to Saudi Arabia The German government has approved the export of 150 Iris-T air-to-air missiles to Saudi Arabia, as confirmed by government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit. This decision was communicated through a statement from the German Economy Ministry to the parliament’s Economic Affairs Committee, as reported by Der Spiegel….
Nigerian Army Arrests Soldiers Over Alleged Torture Caught on Video The Nigerian military has apprehended two soldiers following the emergence of a viral video that appears to depict them engaging in the torture of a civilian. In the footage, seen by Excel Magazine International, a man dressed in military fatigues and another in civilian attire…