< 1 mn read Cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, spent Monday night at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) annex in Alagbon, Lagos. He was arrested by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at the Seme border while allegedly attempting to leave the country. Following his arrest, Bobrisky was taken to the FCID for further investigation, and reports […]
< 1 mn read For the third consecutive month, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. Initially scheduled for August, the meeting was first rescheduled to September, then to October 2, and now has been moved to November 28. The latest decision to postpone the meeting was made during an enlarged session of […]
< 1 mn read Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, during a visit from the League of Northern Democrats in Abeokuta, emphasized that regionalism remains a significant challenge for Nigeria, characterizing it as the root of the nation’s problems. He pointed out that the regional divide established at Nigeria’s independence in 1960 continues to influence the country’s political and social landscape. […]
< 1 mn read Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has addressed the recent situation involving Nigeria’s Super Eagles at a Libyan airport ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. In his first public comments on the matter, Motsepe condemned the treatment of the Nigerian team but refrained from discussing specific details until […]
< 1 mn read The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command is actively investigating the alleged murder of Miss Priscilla Ocheme, reportedly by her boyfriend, Ekosuehi Elvis, also known as Richard, at his residence in Lugbe. The investigation comes in response to circulating social media publications expressing concerns that justice might not be served in this case. In a […]
2 mn read In response to the ongoing spike in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices, the Federal Government has announced a ban on the export of cooking gas produced in Nigeria. This decision was communicated by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, through his media aide. Ekpo expressed deep concern over the […]
2 mn read Barely one hour into an expanded meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF), the forum issued a disclaimer regarding circulating reports that its Chairman, Senator Bala Mohammed, or his associates had initiated legal action against the party in Gusau, Zamfara State. The disclaimer was released in a statement signed by Dr. Emmanuel Agbo, […]
< 1 mn read Arsenal rebounded from their disappointing defeat to Bournemouth with a narrow 1-0 victory against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League on Tuesday, thanks to an own goal by Shakhtar keeper Dmytro Riznyk. Following a damaging 2-0 loss to Bournemouth in the Premier League last weekend, which marked Arsenal’s first defeat in all competitions since their […]
< 1 mn read Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Police Command in Lagos State are currently interrogating three suspects for allegedly possessing suspected human tongues. The command’s Spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development in a post shared on his X handle @benHundeyin on Tuesday. Hundeyin revealed that two of the suspects were apprehended on […]
< 1 mn read On Tuesday, the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, briefed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the security situation in the North West, following two operational tours to Sokoto State. Dr. Matawalle highlighted the notable successes achieved by the Nigerian military in combating insecurity in the region, commending the professionalism and commitment of […]
< 1 mn read Yahaya Faruq, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, has been reported missing since Monday, October 14, 2024, after going to work at his primary place of assignment. The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Edo Central Area Council, has expressed deep concern over his sudden disappearance. Faruq was serving at the Mixed Secondary School in […]
< 1 mn read Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, has called for increased concessional financing from Bretton Woods institutions to support the development of emerging economies. Speaking at the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington, DC, Edun stressed that these economies require substantial investments to achieve sustainable growth. “We want concessional financing. […]
< 1 mn read The Group of 24 (G-24) has called for comprehensive reforms of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank to better address the needs of developing and emerging economies. This demand was made during the ongoing IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington, DC. Mr. Ralph Recto, Secretary of Finance for the Philippines and Chairman […]
< 1 mn read A group of Nigerian professors under the College of Professors in Nigeria (CoPIN) has launched a comprehensive policy manual titled “The Abuja Papers: Manual for Short and Medium Term Development of Nigeria, 2024-2032,” aimed at addressing the critical gaps hindering the nation’s progress. The manual, which consists of 40 key items, outlines the policies and […]
< 1 mn read In an expanded meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, key party stakeholders gathered to address the urgent need for reconciliation within the party. Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi, speaking during his opening remarks, emphasized that the meeting’s sole agenda was reconciliation among PDP members, aiming to unite the party under a shared […]
< 1 mn read The discussions surrounding the Dangote Refinery and its relationship with the Federal Government and regulatory bodies, such as NNPC and NIMDRA, have raised significant concerns about the state of the petroleum sector in Nigeria. The articles you referred to provide detailed insight into what appears to be a web of corruption and mismanagement within the […]
3 mn read As President Bola Tinubu navigates the complex challenges facing Nigeria, it is understandable that his agenda is packed with numerous pressing issues. However, there is one matter that requires his immediate attention for the long-term growth of Nigeria’s telecommunications sector: the absence of a functional Board at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The NCC, Nigeria’s […]
3 mn read The Senior Vice President of the World Bank, Indermit Gill, recently addressed the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, making several significant points about Nigeria’s future. One of the key statements that caught the attention of many Nigerians was his assertion that Nigeria will need 10 to 15 years to transform its economy and become a growth […]
2 mn read Even while leading the Civil War, General Yakubu Gowon was already thinking about how to secure the peace that would inevitably follow. On October 1, 1970, he addressed the nation in a radio broadcast, outlining a comprehensive nine-point program that addressed security, politics, and the economy. His political vision was forward-thinking, focusing on the creation […]
2 mn read Over the weekend, an event brought a smile to my face as Civil War leader, General Yakubu Gowon (PhD), celebrated his 90th birthday in grand style. What made the occasion even more remarkable was the presence of General Olusegun Obasanjo (PhD) beside him. It was a rare sight, given that Gowon and Obasanjo usually avoid […]
