It’ll be six years disparity, Atiku blasts Akume for asking North to wait till 2031 for presidency

Atiku Abubakar, a former vice president of Nigeria has faulted the advice given to northern politicians by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. Akume during an interview on Channels Television said that President Bola Tinubu would lead Nigeria for eight years and all northern politicians should shelve their presidential ambitions until … Read more

FRSC to prosecute passenger for assaulting officers during traffic stop [VIDEO]

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has initiated an investigation into an incident involving the assault of its personnel by a passenger during a routine patrol in Lagos State. The Corps Marshal also directed the immediate prosecution of the passenger and commended the involved officers for maintaining professionalism and civility in the face of provocation. … Read more

Ex-minister condemns prison authorities for handcuffing activist Dele Farotimi

Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has criticized the Nigerian Correctional Service for what she termed the gross absurdity of handcuffing activist and lawyer Dele Farotimi. In a series of tweets, Ezekwesili questioned the necessity of such treatment in a case she described as a civil matter between Farotimi and Chief Afe Babalola. She expressed … Read more

PDP reacts to Ghana election outcome, predicts APC’s downfall in 2027

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has celebrated Ghana’s commitment to democracy, lauding the victory of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and President-elect John Mahama in the December 7, 2024, presidential election. In a statement by its national publicity secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, the PDP stated that the triumph of Ghanaian democracy is a testament to … Read more

South-East Senators Declare Position on Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills

The South-East Caucus in the Senate has declared its stance on the Tax Reform Bills currently before the National Assembly. In a statement released on Monday, the caucus announced its position after a closed-door meeting of senators from the five South-East states. According to Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, the leader of the South-East Caucus, while the … Read more

Speed Darlington’s case yet to be assigned to a court, as lawyer accuses police of illegal detention

The lawyer representing Darlington Okoye, an American-based Nigerian singer and influencer has accused the police of illegally detaining his client. Deji Adeyanju said the police have refused to release the singer over allegations leveled again at him by Grammy Award singer, Burna Boy. In his post on X, Adeyanju also accused the police of refusing … Read more

Dele Farotimi brought to Court in Handcuffs

Popular human rights activist and legal practitioner, Dele Farotimi, on Monday, appeared in court wearing handcuffs while being escorted by police officers. The hearing took place at a high court in Ekiti State. Farotimi was arrested at his Lagos residence last week by officers of the Ekiti State Police Command. His arrest followed a defamation … Read more