By Bamidele Atoyebi (Bamidele is the Convenor of BAT Ideological Group, National Coordinator of Accountability and Policy monitoring and a publisher at Unfiltered and Mining Reporting) For decades, Nigerians have endured waves of promises that never lived up to expectations. From economic palliatives that disappeared too soon to infrastructure projects abandoned halfway to welfare schemes […]
The Nigeria Police Force has strongly condemned the actions of officers involved in a viral video that showed them attempting to forcibly remove a pair of glasses from a motorist during a stop-and-search operation. The officers were attached to the Lagos State Police Command. The Commissioner of Police in charge of the Lagos […]
PRESS RELEASE Nigeria Records Significant Surge in Foreign Exchange Reserves, Consolidates Reform Agenda The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a notable improvement in the nation’s foreign exchange (FX) reserves, reflecting the impact of ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening financial stability and restoring investor confidence. Recent figures confirm that Nigeria’s FX reserves have sustained an […]
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State is facing intense criticism for his alleged mismanagement of the state’s resources. Despite receiving a substantial allocation from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), the state has reportedly seen little development. Critics accuse Aiyedatiwa of lacking direction and competence, pointing to his failure to form a cabinet […]
The Fusenbguwa Ruling House in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, has released a list of 18 candidates interested in contesting for the prestigious Oba Awujale throne at Ile Nla Compound, Agunsebi. The aspirants, all princes and otunbas, are vying for the esteemed position, which is a significant leadership role in the traditional institution. The list […]
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has ordered security agencies to arrest anyone found with arms in Warri, following a violent clash between Itsekiri and Urhobo youths at Okere Roundabout on Saturday. The incident, which saw youths exchange gunfire and attack one another, left several people injured and heightened tension in the oil-rich city. Police operatives […]
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has declared that the forthcoming November 8 governorship election in the state will be taken seriously, even though he insists he has no real opponents in the contest. Speaking on Saturday at the Chuba Ikpeazu Sports Complex, Onitsha, during a political rally organised by the Anambra State Market Amalgamated […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has pledged to allocate half of its elective and appointive positions to youths and women, in a move it described as a genuine step toward inclusive governance. The party’s National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, made the announcement on Saturday in Lagos during a ceremony to formally receive defectors from […]
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Saturday, formally forgave Yoruba self-determination activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, during a reconciliation visit to the Ile Oodua Palace in Ile-Ife. The landmark meeting, attended by eminent Yoruba monarchs, traditional chiefs, and a large crowd of supporters, was seen as […]
?First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has expanded her Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) food outreach to Lagos, distributing essential provisions to vulnerable families and individuals with disabilities. Represented by Hajia Nana Shettima, wife of the Vice President, the First Lady also unveiled plans for forthcoming nationwide projects aimed at supporting the elderly. In […]
