Under Olusegun Obasanjo’s leadership from 1999 to 2007, Nigeria endured a grim period marked by political killings, rampant corruption, and breaches of democracy that have left deep scars in the nation’s history. This time was characterized by the alarming freedom with which hired assassins operated, while political violence became commonplace. Many individuals labeled as “democrats” […]
The House of Representatives has advanced a bill aimed at redefining indigene status in Nigeria. It was sponsored by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Okezie Kalu and six other parliamentarians. It seeks to make eligibility not strictly based on bloodline, instead recognizing individuals in terms of birth, continuous residency, and marriage. The which has passed second reading […]
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 […]
