The Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, has announced that Nigeria is making significant progress in shifting from dependence on foreign military procurement to local production. This move aims to facilitate the local production, repairs, refurbishment, and supply of military hardware and ordnance, thereby enhancing national security. According to a statement made available to newsmen on […]
In a major political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, has officially received thousands of members of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) into the All Progressives Congress (APC). The mass defection, which occurred at a high-profile gathering at […]
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has raised the alarm over unchecked proliferation of unapproved satellite campuses across the country, warning that the trend is undermining the integrity, quality, and sustainability of Nigeria’s tertiary education system. In a strongly worded statement, Dr. Alausa expressed concern that many of these offshoot campuses operate without […]
In a sober move, Governor Umar Bago of Niger State has directed that this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebrations be observed in a low-key manner across the state. The decision comes as a mark of respect for the victims of the devastating flood that ravaged Mokwa Local Government Area on May 29, 2025, claiming over 200 lives […]
Former Super Eagles captain and Chelsea legend, John Obi Mikel, has expressed serious concern over reports that Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen could be on the verge of making a lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League. Mikel, speaking in a recent interview, said such a decision at this stage of Osimhen’s career would be […]
Netflix is reportedly set to increase the cost of its monthly subscription in Nigeria to ₦8,500, effective July 4th, 2025, according to posts circulating widely on social media, particularly on the platform X (formerly Twitter). As of June 2025, Netflix offers four primary plans in Nigeria: • Mobile Plan – ₦1,600/month • Basic Plan […]
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has commended an Abia-born immigration officer, Ugochukwu Prince Orji, for rejecting a N10 million bribe while on duty, describing him as a true patriot and exemplary ambassador of the state. The governor’s praise came during a reception held in his honour by a 30-man delegation of […]
In a recent interview at the 2025 VON Forum in Abuja, former Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen. Tukur Buratai (Rtd), expressed optimism that the security situation in Nigeria will significantly improve within the next two years under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu. According to Buratai, every country faces unique challenges, including Western nations, […]
My advice to Yoruba conservatives is to expand this movement beyond X. Establish offices in various states and engage with royal leaders, particularly the Oni of Ife and the Alafin of Oyo, sharing your plans with them. Here are some additional suggestions if they are not already part of your strategy: The new leaders of […]
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has unleashed a scathing attack on President Donald Trump’s proposed budget plan, labeling it a fiscal nightmare that will cripple the nation’s finances. Musk’s criticism comes just days after he stepped down from his role as a special government employee, where he led the Department of Government Efficiency. In […]
