Politics

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has highlighted the persistent leadership crisis as the root of Nigeria’s ongoing challenges, including unemployment, insecurity, and economic instability.    Speaking at the 2024 edition of the Leadership Empowerment International Conference on August 17, Obasanjo emphasized that self-centered and deceitful leadership continues to hinder the nation’s …

In a decisive move to enforce accountability and reduce unnecessary expenditure, President Bola Tinubu has mandated a significant reduction in the size of Nigeria’s delegation to the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The directive, aimed at curbing wasteful spending and ensuring that only essential officials participate, …

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has warned state governments against engaging in international negotiations without federal oversight, following the seizure of three Nigerian government jets by a French court.  The seizure stems from a dispute involving a Chinese company, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment, which claims €74.5 million …

Nigerian politician’s extravagant benefits are causing controversy, and the public is beginning to wonder what their leaders’ top priorities are. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo recently criticized lawmakers for setting their own salaries, a practice he described as “immoral,” sparking nationwide debates. Read Also: Afe Babalola Criticizes FG’s Palliative Among this controversy, …

The founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, attacked the federal government on Wednesday, charging that by providing palliative care, it was turning Nigerians into paupers. He also stated his support for the Patriots’ demand for a new constitution during the Prestige Sisters League’s thank-you tour to …

Flight disruptions loom over Nigeria as aviation workers announce plans for a nationwide strike on August 21, 2024. The action is in response to the Federal Government’s ongoing 50% deduction from the internally generated revenue of key aviation agencies, a move that workers argue jeopardizes the safety of passengers and …

The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that Donald Trump is not eligible to run for president in the 2024 presidential election because of his involvement in the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. The court made this ruling on Tuesday 19th, December based on the 14th Amendment, barring the former president …