Just barely one week after four lawmakers of the House of Representatives defected from Labour Party, another member, Dalyop Chollom has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Chollom, the lawmaker representing Barkin Ladi/Riyom at the House of Representatives announced his defection on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. In a letter presented to the House of Representatives … Read more
Opposition leaders Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi have reflected on their experiences from the 2023 presidential election and are now focusing on coming together to challenge the current administration of the All Progressives Congress (APC), which they believe has not effectively met the needs of the people, according to Paul Ibe. Ibe, who serves as … Read more
A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Barrister Ismael Ahmed, has expressed doubts about President Bola Tinubu’s chances of winning the 2027 presidential election. Ahmed cited Tinubu’s loss in Kano during the 2023 elections as a significant challenge, as well as the current economic difficulties facing the country. In an appearance on Mic … Read more
The immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello on Tuesday lost his move to get the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court to grant him bail. Justice Maryann struck out Bello’s bail application on the ground that it was filed as of the time the former governor was yet to be taken into custody … Read more
ASUU president, Prof. Victor Emmanuel Osodeke The leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities has declared an indefinite strike action at the Niger Delta University in Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State. According to the union, the strike was declared over Government’s failure to honour the agreements reached with ASUU in the past. The strike action … Read more
Nigeria’s vice president, Kashim Shettima has condemned the disparaging of Nigeria by the leaders of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch. Shettima who spoke at the 10th Annual Migration Dialogue at the State House in Abuja on Monday, December 9, accused Kemi of degrading Nigeria. Stating that Nigeria still remains the Giant of Africa, … Read more
Google has revealed that Bobrisky, the controversial cross-dresser, and Betta Edu, former minister of humanitarian affairs, dominated its search trends in the year 2024. Bobrisky secured the top spot in trending personality searches after a series of arrests by Nigerian authorities. Cross River-born Edu, who made headlines over corruption allegations, closely followed. The two figures … Read more
In anticipation of the #FreeDeleFarotimi protest, police have deployed operatives to the Ministry of Justice in Abuja. This comes as activists prepare for demonstrations in support of human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, who is facing legal charges due to allegations of defaming prominent Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Afe Babalola. Farotimi, who has been vocal in … Read more
Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist, Dele Farotimi has arrived at the Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti state for the hearing on the defamation allegation levelled against him by Afe Balalola. Farotimi who arrived at the magistrate at about 10 am on Tuesday, December 10, was accompanied by officials of the Nigeria Correctional Services (NCS). … Read more
Heavily armed police operatives have taken control of the Lagos Magodo Estate housing the law firm of Afe Babalola following widespread calls for the release of human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi. Farotimi, who was taken from Lagos to Ekiti State under the directives of legal luminary Afe Babalola, faces serious charges of cybercrime. SaharaReporters reports … Read more
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has struck out the application presented before it by a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. The court presided over by Justice Maryann struck out Bello’s application on the ground that it was filed when the ex-governor was yet to be taken into custody of the Economic … Read more
The former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello was at Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court for hearing on his bail application on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Bello is facing charges of money laundering and mismanagement of funds allegedly stolen from the coffers of the Kogi State government during his tenure as the governor of … Read more
Osita Okechukwu, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of leaving a damaging legacy that continues to affect Nigeria. In a statement responding to the PDP’s recent claims about an impending APC downfall, Okechukwu urged the opposition party to … Read more
Chief Ezekiel Nwifuru Nwankpu, the father of Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru, was recently coronated as the traditional ruler of Oferekpe Agbaja Autonomous Community in Izzi Local Government Area. The event was attended by dignitaries from within and outside the state, including former governors, senators, and local government officials. Chief Nwifuru Nwankpu, a renowned farmer, … Read more
The government of Abia State have began engaging with members of Nsulu community in Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of the State over the proposed citing of an airport in the village. Calab Ajagba, the chief of staff to the state governor, Alex Otti, in a meeting with traditional leaders and other stakeholders said … Read more
Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) candidate, are reportedly considering a merger ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to Paul Ibe, Atiku’s spokesperson, the two politicians have learned valuable lessons from the 2023 elections and are now willing to put aside … Read more
About 50 people, mostly women and children have been kidnapped from Kakidawa ward in the Gidan Goga district of Maradun Local Government Area, Zamfara State. Daily Trust reports that the individuals were kidnapped at about 2 am on Sunday by some bandits. A source who spoke on the incident said a total of 43 people … Read more
Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed tax reforms and tariffs could trouble Nigeria’s economy, particularly its banking sector and foreign direct investment (FDI). As Trump eyes reducing the U.S. corporate tax rate from 21% to 15%, experts warn of a potential repeat of the economic fallout seen after his 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. … Read more
The World Bank Group has advised Nigeria and other African countries to shift their focus away from subsidies and excessive spending, and instead strengthen social safety nets to curb the spread of poverty and inequality. The group gave the advice in a recent publication titled “Leveling the Playing Field: Addressing Structural Inequalities to Accelerate Poverty … Read more
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has threatened to sanction all those involved in levelling unnecessary complaints against judges. The CJN issued the threat at the Justices of the Court of Appeal’s annual conference which took place on Abuja on Monday, December 9. At the event themed, “Judicial introspection”, the CJN said the National … Read more