Tinubu running increasingly intolerant govt – Ezekwesili writes memo to Nigerians
Former Minister of Education, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of showing growing intolerance toward civic freedom and public dissent. In a strongly worded post on X titled “A Memo To Nigerians: A Call to Collective Voice on the Shrinking Civic Space and Erosion of Citizens’ Rights in Nigeria,” she warned […]
Tinubu meets new service chiefs at Presidential Villa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday held a closed-door meeting with the newly appointed service chiefs at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting comes just days after the President announced major changes in Nigeria’s military leadership. According to the Presidency, the appointments are part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the nation’s security architecture and […]
Some Anioma people deny Igbo origin because of Civil War – Akpabio’s aide
Ken Okolugbo, Communication and Strategy Consultant to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has shed light on why some people from Anioma, a region in Delta State, avoid identifying as Igbo despite their shared cultural and linguistic heritage. Speaking on African Independent Television (AIT), Okolugbo explained that the hesitation among Anioma people to associate with the South-East […]
APC will not implode over defections – Bayelsa chieftain tackles Nabena
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, Comrade Kenelayefa Stevens, has debunked recent remarks by former APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Yekini Nabena, suggesting that the party may implode due to ongoing defections. Stevens described Nabena’s statements as misleading and politically motivated, aimed at undermining the growing strength of the party. […]
Host Community Development Trusts guarantee prosperity in oil sector – Ogoloma, Koniama indigenes
Indigenes of Ogoloma and Koniama communities in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State have applauded the Federal Government for enforcing the establishment of Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs) under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). They described the initiative as a major step toward shared prosperity and peaceful coexistence among stakeholders in Nigeria’s oil and […]
Oworonshoki demolitions: Residents postpone planned protest after police warning
Residents of Oworonshoki, Lagos State, have suspended their planned protest against the ongoing demolition of houses in the community following a stern warning from the Lagos State Police Command. The demonstration, which was initially scheduled for Monday, aimed to draw public attention to the demolition of structures near the Third Mainland Bridge, an exercise that […]
Zoonotic diseases cause 2.7 million deaths globally each year — NVMA warns
The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) has issued a strong warning over the growing danger posed by zoonotic diseases, revealing that such infections account for about 2.7 million deaths globally every year. The association made this known during a press conference in Jalingo, Taraba State, as part of its 62nd Annual Congress and Annual General […]
Properties worth millions of naira destroyed as fire ravages school hall in Oyo
A fire outbreak on Sunday destroyed properties worth millions of naira at the Deeper Life campus ground, Sogunro, located along the Ibadan/Oyo Expressway in Oyo State. The inferno, which reportedly began in the school’s hall used as a store and kitchen, caused significant damage before being brought under control by firefighters. According to the Oyo […]
2027: ADC on fire – Kenneth Okonkwo
Former Labour Party national officer Kenneth Okonkwo has raised alarm over alleged intimidation of opposition parties by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Monday, Okonkwo claimed that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has come under repeated attacks while trying to hold meetings […]
Sack of service chiefs has sent mixed feelings to North – HRC Director, Adamu
The recent sack of Nigeria’s service chiefs by President Bola Tinubu has stirred mixed emotions across the northern region. According to Ambassador Abdullahi Bokaji Adamu, Country Director of the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) and a retired Army Captain, many northerners are watching closely to see if the new appointments will reflect fairness and regional […]