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A recent tweet has ignited a fierce discussion on X, formerly known as Twitter, about tribalism in Lagos’s real estate sector. The tweet, from someone claiming to have faced rejection from six landlords due to being Igbo, has attracted significant attention, generating thousands of responses and retweets. The initial tweet states: “The tribalism we accept […]
In rejection of its colonial past, Niger Republic has made Hausa the official national language, effectively downgrading French to a working language of minimal status. The step, formalized by the issuance of Refoundation Charter recently in Niger’s Official Journal, is a bold escalation of the country’s campaign for regaining its sovereignty and rewriting its […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a Balance of Payments (BOP) surplus of $6.83 billion for the 2024 financial year, marking a decisive turnaround from deficits of $3.34 billion in 2023 and $3.32 billion in 2022. This improvement reflects the impact of wide-ranging macroeconomic reforms, stronger trade performance, and renewed investor confidence in […]
Newly appointed Managing Director of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), Abdu Mohammed, has outlined a comprehensive plan to revitalize the nation’s power sector, focusing on improved coordination, regulation adherence, and ultimately, a more reliable electricity supply for consumers. Speaking after the inauguration of the NISO board and management by Vice President Kashim Shettima on […]
Despite a court order restraining him from doing so, Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has appointed administrators for all 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. The move comes less than 24 hours after Justice Adam Muhammed of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt issued the restraining order. […]
Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), has directed union leaders to mobilize their members to take control of Labour Party (LP) offices across Nigeria, including the 36 state offices and the national secretariat in Abuja. This directive, conveyed through an internal memo, comes on the heels of a Supreme […]
The case of Adebayo Olaide, a young student from Osun State, who was brutally assaulted by Nigerian police officers, resulting in permanent damage to his eyesight, is a shocking example of the brutality and impunity that pervades the Nigerian police force. The incident, which occurred on June 25, 2009, at a checkpoint in […]
The Federal Government of has reaffirmed its commitment to the Crude and Refined Product Sales in Naira initiative, confirming that the policy remains a standing national directive with no plans for reversal. The assurance was provided through the official social media handle of the Federal Ministry of Finance, in response to growing inquiries […]
The recent rescue of a group of individuals, including a National Assembly Director, from the clutches of bandits in Abuja has brought to the fore the ongoing security challenges in the region. The group, which included Michael Adesiyan, a Deputy Director at the National Assembly Commission, was abducted on January 26, 2025, from […]
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has nullified the title of Sarkin Sasa in the Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State, stating that it is not recognized by Ibadan Traditional Chieftaincy Law. This declaration was made during the Olubadan-In-Council meeting at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, in Ibadan. The late Sarkin […]
