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NAPTIP considers legal action as Speed Darlington ignores summon

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) is considering taking legal action against Nigerian artist Speed Darlington, whose real name is Darlington Okoye. He failed to respond to an official invitation to appear at their Abuja office on Friday, May 30. NAPTIP issued the invitation after a video of Speed Darlington […]

Nigeria experiencing state weaponization of poverty –Atiku

Nigeria is going through hard times, and many people believe poverty is being used in a dangerous way. Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), says the government is using poverty to control people. Atiku spoke at an event in Abuja on May 31 to mark the […]

I only knew what poverty is when I became Emir – Sanusi Lamido

Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, the Emir of Kano and former head of the Central Bank of Nigeria, has said he did not truly understand poverty until he became a traditional ruler. According to him, his time as Emir opened his eyes to how deeply people are suffering in Nigeria. Sanusi shared this experience on Saturday, May […]

Nigerians have allowed urban bandits to take over leadership – El-rufai

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has raised the alarm about the poor state of leadership in Nigeria. He believes the country is currently facing its worst crisis since the year 1914 when it was formed. El-Rufai made these comments in Abuja on Saturday, May 31, during a lecture marking the 60th birthday of former […]

Abdullahi Usman: Wike, judiciary and the blackmail that won’t work

Some people blame FCT Minister Nyesom Wike every time they lose a court case. They believe that because Wike builds houses for judges, he is the reason for their loss. One of those people is Hassan Husaini, who wrote an article accusing Wike of damaging the law and democracy. But the truth is, Hassan is […]