In a shocking and divisive tirade, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has prompted a widespread outrage by claiming that northerners do not need votes from the Yoruba or Igbo ethnic groups to become President of Nigeria. The statement, made during a recent speech, has been widely condemned as a blatant attempt to […]
The day was like any other, bright weather and people hurrying to their various destinations and I melted into the crowd on a mission to Banex Plaza in Wuse, Abuja, where I was to replace a laptop charger. The experience has brought to the fore the compelling need for Nigerian business owners to be aware […]
Bisola Ajimobi, the eldest child of former Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi, has passed away in the United Kingdom. The news of her demise was confirmed by the family on the 27th of March and has sent shockwaves through the Nigerian political and social circles. Bisola, who was in her early 40s, was […]
From April 2025, visitors from the United States and citizens of over 30 other countries will be required to obtain a visa before traveling to Namibia. The move comes after decades of disappointments regarding reciprocal visa arrangements, or the absence thereof, between Namibia and some Western nations. The United States, Germany, and Japan have enjoyed […]
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has vouched for the Senate President as a man of Impeccable character whom he has known deeply and closely. This statement comes amidst ongoing political discourse surrounding Senator Akpabio’s role as the Senate President. “I know Senator Goodwill Akpabio personally and intimately. He is a man of unimpeachable good character,” […]
It will soon be compulsory to register with the National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, if the bill on the matter passed by the Senate is signed into law. The bill, which aims to create a comprehensive database of all citizens, is expected to have far-reaching implications for national security, economic planning, and social services. […]
The federal government has relaunched employment initiatives as the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has partnered with the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) to launch the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative. The innovative initiative aims to provide social safety nets and job opportunities across the country, with 250 beneficiaries receiving starter packs to facilitate self-employment […]
As the tenure of office of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as INEC Chairman is winding down, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commenced shopping for his replacement. His tenure will end in November 2025. Information available to us shows emerging political interests are quietly working behind the scenes to influence the process of selecting his successor, […]
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has vouched for the Senate President as a man of Impeccable character whom he has known deeply and closely. This statement comes amidst ongoing political discourse surrounding Senator Akpabio’s role as the Senate President. “I know Senator Goodwill Akpabio personally and intimately. He is a man of unimpeachable good character,” […]
