In a surprising turn of events, Bello El-Rufai, a member of the House of Representatives from Kaduna North, has publicly apologized to former President Goodluck Jonathan for his past criticisms of his administration. El-Rufai, who is the son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, made the apology during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics […]
Traditional rulers and community leaders in Kwara South have raised a desperate alarm over escalating insecurity in Ibomina land, lamenting rampant kidnappings and the inability of residents to live or farm freely. Speaking during an emergency security meeting, the monarchs called on the state and federal governments to urgently deploy security resources to protect […]
In an escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Israel has unleashed a wave of strikes on Iran on Friday, targeting around 100 sites including nuclear facilities and military command centers. The attacks, which involved 200 fighter jets, killed several senior Iranian military figures, including the armed forces chief and top nuclear scientists. According to […]
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey has issued a chilling warning to protesters ahead of Saturday’s planned “No Kings” rallies, organized in opposition to President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. Speaking at a press conference, Sheriff Ivey made clear that any acts of violence against law enforcement would be met with lethal force. “If you […]
Humphrey Nwosu, erstwhile chairman of the now-defunct National Electoral Commission (NEC) President Bola Tinubu has bestowed the prestigious Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) upon Humphrey Nwosu, the late former chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), which is no longer operational. On March 27, the Senate dismissed a motion to […]
President Bola Tinubu has delivered a pointed critique to political parties in Nigeria, urging them to examine their internal processes rather than conjuring up nonexistent threats. Speaking in a forthright manner, Tinubu emphasized that parties’ fears of losing members could be alleviated by introspection and reform. Tinubu’s remarks suggest that political parties should […]
Presidential Spokesperson Dr. Daniel Bwala has highlighted significant strides in Nigeria’s democratic journey. Speaking on the TVC Town Square series, Bwala emphasized that democracy is a continuous struggle requiring active participation from citizens, a responsible press, and accountable governance. Citing the United States as an example, Bwala noted that even established democracies face […]
Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has praised President Bola Tinubu for his symbolic gesture of joining the National Assembly to commemorate Democracy Day. Saraki, who served as Senate President from 2015 to 2019, noted that the president’s action speaks volumes about his commitment to the country’s democratic institutions. In […]
Activist, Omoyele Sowore has accused thugs of disrupting a peaceful demonstration in Akure, Ondo State capital, despite prior notification to the police. The #EndBadGovernance protest aimed to raise awareness about citizens’ rights to democratic participation and speak out against bad governance. Sowore condemned the disruption, emphasizing citizens’ rights to express themselves. He accused […]
Saraki Dickson, the senator representing Bayelsa West, has criticized President Bola Tinubu for his failure to confront the political turmoil in Rivers State during his Democracy Day address. During a press conference at the national assembly complex on Wednesday, Dickson remarked that the day ought to be one of hope and introspection. The […]
