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In a scathing tweet, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) has slammed President Bola Tinubu’s recent policy on electricity tariff increase, describing it as another round of reforms lacking proper planning and consideration for citizens’ welfare. Abubakar pointed out the timing of the tariff hike, coinciding with ongoing economic challenges faced by Nigerians due to…
The parliamentary speaker of South Africa, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, is on the brink of arrest following a court ruling on Tuesday that dismissed her attempt to prevent law enforcement agencies from apprehending her. Mapisa-Nqakula, a prominent member of the ruling African National Congress (ANC), stands accused of corruption stemming from her tenure as defense minister. According…
Yesterday, the Labour Party (LP) found itself in the midst of a harrowing ordeal as Julius Abure, the party’s national chairman, narrowly escaped what has been described as an assassination attempt at his residence in Abuja. According to a statement released by the party’s national publicity secretary, Obiora Ifoh, Abure’s home became the scene of…
Popular Ghanaian TV presenter, Serwaa Amihere, has found herself entangled in a web of controversy after an alleged sex tape purportedly involving her surfaced online. The video, shared by an Instagram blogger, @thosecalledcelebs, depicts a woman bearing a striking resemblance to Serwaa Amihere in the company of a well-known businessman, Henry Fitz. It’s alleged that…
In a significant development, the impeachment investigation panel probing Edo State’s Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon Philip Shaibu, chaired by retired Justice S.A. Omonuwa, has announced its decision to continue with the investigation despite legal objections. The panel’s decision came after objections raised by Professor Oladoyin Awoyale (SAN), the counsel representing Shaibu, citing an order from…
In a thought-provoking tweet, Nigerian human rights activist, academician, and philanthropist Malcolm Omirhobo, known by his handle @MalcolmInfiniti, ignited a conversation about cultural identity and harmony in air travel. His poignant message was prompted by a recent incident involving an Air Peace flight attendant’s uniform and the ensuing reactions, which Omirhobo viewed as symptomatic of…
In a significant development, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has authorized a substantial increase in electricity tariffs, raising them from N68 to N225 ($0.15) per kilowatt-hour. The decision, announced by Musiliu Oseni, the Vice Chairman of NERC, will come into effect on April 1, 2024, and will primarily target urban consumers, designated as Band…
In a shocking turn of events, Deputy Commissioner of Police Gbolahan Olugbemi, attached to the Force Criminal Intelligence and Investigations Department (FCIID), was discovered deceased in his residence in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. Reports indicate that Olugbemi, who had previously served as an aide to former Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala, was found with a rope around his…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has voiced sharp criticism against the Nigerian government’s borrowing practices, labeling them as “unproductive.” In a statement released on Tuesday via his verified X handle, Obi expressed concerns over the rising national debt, asserting that it has had minimal impact on the nation’s economy. Obi, a former governor…
In an enthralling display of African football prowess, Rivers United of Nigeria secured a 1-0 victory over USM Alger of Algeria in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final clash. Augustine Okejepha emerged as the hero, unleashing a powerful shot past goalkeeper Oussama Benbot in the southeastern city of Uyo, courtesy of a…