Nigeria is in a complete mess – Pat Utomi decries the poor state of the nation

Prominent economist and political commentator, Pat Utomi, has expressed deep concern over the current state of Nigeria, describing the country as being in a “complete mess.” He highlighted issues such as poor governance, insecurity, and economic mismanagement as major challenges facing the nation. Utomi criticized the slow pace of reforms and called on leaders to […]

We choose to be poor – Peter Obi blasts Nigerians

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has blamed Nigeria’s worsening poverty on poor leadership and a culture of celebrating corrupt officials. He made the comments while receiving members of the Association of Skilled and Vocational Artisans of Nigeria (ASVAN) in Abuja. Obi, the ex-governor of Anambra State, said Nigeria is rich in natural and […]

El-Rufai vs Ribadu: Pure transfer of aggression – Akin Osuntokun

Political analyst, Akin Osuntokun, has described the ongoing conflict between former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai and former EFCC chairman Nuhu Ribadu as a “pure transfer of aggression,” noting that personal animosities have overshadowed policy debates. Osuntokun said the feud reflects deeper tensions within Nigerian politics, where individual rivalries often escalate into public confrontations. He […]

USA Proposes A Bill To Target Illegal Chinese Mining In Nigeria

A new bill introduced in the United States House of Representatives is seeking stronger cooperation between the US and Nigeria to address illegal mining activities allegedly linked to Chinese operators. The proposed law, titled the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026, was sponsored by lawmakers including Chris Smith, Riley Moore, Brian Mast, Mario […]

Nigeria Has Moved From Padded Budgets To Forged Laws’

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has raised serious concerns about Nigeria’s democratic process, saying the country has shifted from padded budgets to what he described as “forged laws.” He made the remark while reacting to recent controversies surrounding the passage and handling of key legislative documents. Obi stated that padding of budgets, which was once […]

Zamfara lawmaker escapes death as constituents attack him over poor performance

A lawmaker from Zamfara State narrowly escaped death after he was attacked by angry constituents who accused him of poor performance in office. The incident reportedly happened when the politician visited his constituency, where residents confronted him over what they described as years of neglect and unfulfilled promises. Eyewitnesses said the situation quickly turned violent […]