Politics

Lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has criticized Nigerians for their passive response to the recent hike in petrol prices, following news that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has increased the pump price to N1,031 in Abuja. The activist expressed his frustration at the lack of public outcry and protest …

Police officers in Lagos, attached to the Area C command, have returned over N1 million that was reportedly extorted from National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in an uncalled-for manner.   The development was initially reported by Oluyemi Fasipe, an X formerly Twitter user who brought the incident to public attention …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has upgraded the national honor of Speaker Tajudeen Abbas from Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) to the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) following a protest by members of the House of Representatives. Initially, Abbas and the Deputy Senate President were conferred …

Reno Omokri has sparked controversy after sharing photos of himself with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Independence Day. The post captioned “Spending Independence Day with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa. May God bless Nigeria,” triggered mixed reactions from Nigerians, many of whom recalled Omokri’s past …

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has claimed that Nigeria has saved N5.4 trillion since the removal of the fuel subsidy, a decision made by President Bola Tinubu as his very first mission.   Speaking during the 64th National Day celebration in Abeokuta, Abiodun emphasized that this saving is crucial for the …

APC chieftain Joe Igbokwe has voiced his concerns about the devaluation of the Nigerian naira, questioning why the country’s currency ranks among the weakest in Africa in spite of Nigeria’s wealth accumulation and resources available for great use.  Igbokwe posed this thought-provoking question on his Facebook page, pointing out the …

Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has expressed grave concern over the alarming rate of corruption in Nigeria, stating that the nation’s failure to address unexplained wealth is a significant problem. During an interactive session with journalists in Kano on September 28, Ndume highlighted how Nigeria’s culture tends to celebrate …

The Federal High Court in Abuja has given the green light for a lawsuit seeking to compel the Federal Government to investigate former Zamfara Governor and current Minister of State for Defense, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, over alleged ties to banditry in Zamfara State, Nigeria. The suit, filed by human rights …

Former US President and current Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump, has disclosed that he is facing assassination threats from Iran. In a statement on X, formerly Twitter, Trump shared that Iran had previously made attempts on his life and warned that they are likely to try again, he altered. He …

Minister of State for Defense, Bello Matawalle, has denied allegations of aiding banditry, calling on his accusers to provide proof of their claims. The former Zamfara State governor, in an interview on September 24, defended his decision to engage in dialogue with bandits, which he said led to the recovery …

Former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has stated that current Governor Godwin Obaseki is “politically dead” after the outcome of the recently concluded governorship election. Oshiomhole made this remark during an interview on Channels TV’s “Politics Today,” asserting that the election results reflect the will of the people and signal a …

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has expressed deep gratitude for the support the union has received from both national and international organizations during its recent struggles with the Nigerian government. Ajaero, who has been summoned by security agencies, including the Police and the Department of …

The spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, addressed a troll who accused him of being an “APC officer” following the just-concluded Edo state gubernatorial election that occurred recently.   The troll left a comment implying that Adejobi was biased in favor of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), …

INEC National Commissioner for Edo State, Prof. Rhoda Gumus, has firmly stated that she will not accept bribes to manipulate the outcome of the upcoming governorship election, which will occur soon in the state. Speaking during an interview on Channels TV, Prof. Gumus emphasized her commitment to ensuring the election …

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has accused his predecessor and current Minister of State for Defense, Bello Matawalle, of being complicit in banditry activities during his tenure as governor of Zamfara State.  Speaking in an interview with TVC on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, Lawal alleged that while Matawalle was in …