Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has responded to comments by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, defending his remarks about Nigeria’s deepening poverty and asserting that telling the truth is not the same as demarketing the country. Obi’s response comes after Sanwo-Olu accused him of making “disparaging comments” about […]
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has warned that Nigeria’s democracy is under threat as the country edges closer to becoming a one-party state. He said such a development would suffocate the democratic space, silence dissenting voices, and ultimately lead to national instability and possible anarchy. Speaking at a national symposium commemorating Democracy Day, Jonathan expressed concern […]
The Nigerian Senate Committee on Finance has recommended the retention of the current 7.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) rate under the federal government’s Tax Reform Bills, while introducing a new sharing formula for VAT revenue that prioritizes fairness, demography, and economic activity. This recommendation, which forms part of ongoing legislative efforts to overhaul the nation’s […]
A tense situation occurred at the All Progressives Congress (APC) Secretariat in Ikeja, Lagos State, on Wednesday when Kolade Alabi, the Chairman of Bariga Local Government Area, suddenly collapsed while speaking to party stakeholders. The event took place around 12:10 pm and shocked everyone present, leading to immediate reactions from those in attendance. As reported […]
Senator Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila, representing Kano South Senatorial District, has officially defected from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement was made on April 23, 2025, through a statement released to journalists in Kano. Confirming his defection, Senator Sumaila emphasized his commitment to serving the best […]
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has announced that he plans to return to his original profession as a welder after completing his tenure in office. The governor made this declaration during a roundtable organized by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in collaboration with the Nasarawa State Government, held at the Transcorp Hilton […]
Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Bola Tinubu to demonstrate genuine commitment to the recently approved “Nigeria First” policy by choosing Nigerian destinations for vacations and seeking medical care locally. In a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Public […]
The United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of former Access Holdings CEO Herbert Wigwe, his wife Doreen, their son Chizi, and three others. The accident, which occurred on February 9, 2024, near Halloran Springs, California, has been attributed primarily […]
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has reached a major milestone in his music career, surpassing 11 million monthly listeners on Spotify for the first time. This achievement further solidifies his status as one of Africa’s most influential and globally recognized artists. Davido’s latest milestone comes shortly after the release of […]
Popular Nigerian comedian and actor, Ayo Makun, widely known as AY, has publicly addressed his recent invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of Naira abuse. The incident reportedly stems from a viral video showing the comedian spraying both local and foreign currencies at a public event, an act prohibited […]
