A human rights activist, Dr. Bolaji Akinyemi, has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu’s decision to extend the tenure of the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi. The suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Lagos, questions the legality of Adeniyi’s continued stay in office beyond his statutory tenure. The plaintiff’s […]
The Governor of Gombe State and Chairman of the Northern States Governors Forum, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has declared that the northern region will support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, citing the administration’s progress in delivering on key campaign promises made to the region. Yahaya made the declaration on Monday while […]
Former presidential candidate and Labour Party leader, Mr. Peter Obi, has donated a total of ₦576 million to educational and social intervention projects across Nigeria between January and July 2025. The donations, which span all six geopolitical zones, were directed towards schools of nursing, hospitals, orphanages, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and religious institutions […]
In a bold move to combine cultural celebration with youth development, the ancient city of Ile-Ife has announced the launch of a 5-kilometre road race scheduled to take place on September 25, 2025. The event, strategically timed to coincide with the annual Olojo Festival, is aimed at promoting physical fitness, uncovering athletic talent, and […]
Ghana’s former President John Dramani Mahama has tapped seasoned diplomat Alhaji Said Sinare for a return as Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, a key posting in Ghana’s foreign policy landscape. Sinare previously held the position during Mahama’s first term, and his reappointment is seen as a strategic step to strengthen ties with the Gulf nation amid […]
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has formally discontinued its ₦100 billion lawsuit against the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), and several major fuel marketers. The lawsuit, originally filed in September 2024, had accused the regulatory body and its co-defendants of issuing unlawful import licenses […]
There are two forces that have silently wrecked the destinies of the mighty: women and money. Throughout history, countless gifted men have watched their glory fade and their talents wither—ensnared by the seductive pull of these twin temptations. Take Ibadan, for example. Once hailed as the Centre of Excellence and proudly revered as the […]
Governor Ademola Adeleke has lauded the Osun State House of Assembly for passing the Osun State Electricity Market Regulatory Bill 2025, describing the legislation as a critical tool to stimulate economic growth and tackle the state’s chronic power challenges. The bill, which scaled through its third reading during a plenary session in Osogbo […]
The Labour Party’s presidential contender in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has once more condemned what he perceives as President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s proclivity for unrestrained borrowing without accountability. Obi expressed his disapproval in response to the Senate’s recent endorsement of an external borrowing initiative. The Nigerian Senate has sanctioned an additional […]
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, has staunchly defended President Bola Tinubu’s magnanimous reward to the Super Falcons amidst criticism from certain quarters in concerning the lavish gifts bestowed upon the nation’s women’s football team. In a tweet on Tuesday, Onanuga juxtaposed the President’s largesse with the prize money […]
