Parts of Nigeria may soon fall under terrorist control – Sowore slams Tinubu’s govt
Popular Nigerian activist Omoyele Sowore has raised serious concerns about the rising insecurity in the country. He strongly criticized the government led by President Bola Tinubu for not doing enough to fix the problem. Sowore reacted after a video of a terrorist attack started trending online. He said the situation is getting worse and that […]
Simon Ekpa will not be repatriated to Nigeria until he finishes case in Finland, FG says
The Nigerian government has explained why Simon Ekpa hasn’t been brought back from Finland to face charges in Nigeria. On May 8, the government said that Simon Ekpa, a Biafran political activist, won’t return to Nigeria until his ongoing case in Finland is completed. The Attorney-General of the Federation, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, said Ekpa committed […]
Nigeria needs improved action against terrorists, not summit — Shehu Sani
Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has called on the Nigerian government to focus less on holding security summits and more on taking serious action to stop terrorists and bandits in the country. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Sani said that Nigerians are tired of just hearing discussions about insecurity. According […]
Court Orders Nigerian Govt to Serve Court Documents On Nnamdi Kanu Ahead of Trial
The Federal High Court in Abuja has given a new order to the Nigerian government. The court said that all documents or materials planned for use during Nnamdi Kanu’s trial must be given to him ahead of time. Justice James Omotosho made it clear that the defence must not be taken by surprise. All documents […]
IPOB Criticizes Nigerian Government’s Media Tactics Ahead of Nnamdi Kanu’s Court Case
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has strongly criticized the Nigerian government for launching a media campaign aimed at discrediting their movement. As the court hearing of their leader, Nnamdi Kanu, approaches, IPOB accuses the government of using propaganda to manipulate public opinion and distract from pressing national issues. According to IPOB’s Media and Publicity […]
Tinubu Working From Abroad And Has Maintained Constant Communication With Key Govt Officials Overseeing Criticial National Matters – Presidency
The Nigerian government has given an update about President Bola Tinubu’s current location and duties. According to Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, President Tinubu is currently in Europe. However, he is still actively involved in running the country. He has been in regular contact with key government officials who are handling […]
Nigeria loses $2bn annually to medical tourism — FG
Nigeria’s Health and Social Welfare Minister, Professor Ali Pate, says the country loses about $2 billion every year because many people travel abroad for medical care. He stressed the need for Nigeria to improve its healthcare system and reduce its dependence on foreign hospitals. Professor Pate, who was represented by the Chief Medical Director of […]
Court strikes out Nnamdi Kanu’s N50 billion suit against Nigerian government
The Federal High Court in Abuja has thrown out a N50 billion lawsuit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Kanu had taken the Nigerian government to court, claiming his arrest and return from Kenya violated his human rights. The judge, Justice Inyang Ekwo, gave the ruling […]
Fuel price, Naira-for-crude: Dangote Refinery blackmailing Nigerian govt – Marketers, depot owners
Petroleum marketers and depot owners in Nigeria have accused Dangote Refinery of trying to pressure the government into continuing the Naira-for-crude sales deal. This comes at a time when there is uncertainty about the price of premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol. The Nigerian government had planned a meeting on Monday to discuss […]
Fuel price: Nigerian govt schedules meeting over Naira-for-crude deal with Dangote Refinery
The Nigerian government will hold a meeting on Monday to discuss the future of its Naira-for-crude agreement with Dangote Refinery. This comes after Dangote Refinery recently stopped selling petroleum products in Naira, raising concerns about fuel prices. According to sources in the Ministries of Petroleum Resources and Finance, the meeting will address crude oil supply […]