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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has raised concerns over Nigeria’s failure to live up to its potential, not just for its own citizens but also for the entire African continent and the world. Speaking at the public presentation of the book titled “Reclaiming the Jewel of Africa” penned by former Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment,…
On Sunday night, the well-known native doctor, Akwa Okuko tiwara aki (meaning “an egg that breaks palm nut”), who hails from Oba in the Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, fell victim to a shocking incident when he was kidnapped from one of his hotels in the town. Akwa Okuko tiwara aki, renowned…
Nigeria is grappling with a double-edged economic challenge as the country faces a significant increase in fuel prices and a surge in the overall cost of living. These factors have cast a shadow of concern over the recent decision by the Federal Government to raise school fees for new students enrolling in Federal Government Colleges,…
Rumblings in the South-West region of Nigeria have intensified as the South West APC Support Groups (SASG) expressed concern over what they perceive as a sense of entitlement among chieftains of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from Lagos State. The group accused prominent Lagos politicians of disproportionately cornering appointments in the Tinubu administration. In…
In a startling revelation of the perilous state of Edo State’s road infrastructure, Governor Godwin Obaseki found himself stranded at the RCC junction on Sapele Road after heavy rains turned the route into an impassable flood zone. The incident, captured on video, has sparked outrage among citizens and highlighted the urgent need for intervention on…
Atiku Abubakar Raises Concerns Over Nigeria’s Judiciary and Democracy In the aftermath of the February 25, 2023, general elections in Nigeria, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has expressed deep concern over what he perceives as a plot to undermine the Nigerian judiciary and democracy. In response, the All…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) made a significant move in its fight against corruption as it arraigned the former Minister of Aviation, Senator Stella Oduah, before the Federal High Court in Abuja on a 25-count charge. The case, bearing file number FHC/ABJ/CR/316/20, involves accusations of money laundering and the alleged embezzlement of approximately…
Prominent Nigerian lawyer, Festus Keyamo, SAN, took to his Twitter handle to express his concerns over what he perceives as a growing trend of baseless accusations against the judiciary and judicial officers. In a strongly-worded statement, Keyamo defended the integrity of the revered institution and condemned attempts to use concocted stories as a means to…
In a series of impassioned tweets, social commentator Reno Omokri has called on Nigerians to prioritize Nigerian-made goods and services as a means to bolster the nation’s economy and strengthen the value of the Naira. Citing the influence of South African conglomerates and foreign companies on the Nigerian economy, Omokri underscored the potential impact of…
In a fervent display of solidarity, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, the spiritual director of the Adoration Ministry in Enugu, Nigeria, led a special prayer session for the freedom of Nnamdi Kanu, the incarcerated leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB). The emotional prayer session, lasting over forty-three minutes, was conducted during one of the…