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In a bid to tackle Nigeria’s clean water crisis and promote investments in critical sectors, former Anambra State governor and Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate for 2023, Peter Obi, has launched a bold initiative to drill 200,000 boreholes nationwide. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Obi emphasized the importance of addressing the…
Kwankwaso’s Alleged Power Grab in NNPP Sparks Backlash from Party Founder Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, the founder of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has spoken out against Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso and the Kwankwasaya Movement’s alleged attempt to seize control of the party apparatus, labeling it a betrayal of trust. Addressing the media at a press…
In a notable turn of events, the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has expressed remorse over the region’s backing of President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 presidential election, citing the need for unity and consensus in future candidate selections. Despite President Tinubu garnering the highest number of votes from the region among the three major contenders…
Controversial media personality, Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze, has sparked outrage with his recent threat to write to UK authorities to instigate the mass deportation of Nigerians if online criticism against him persists. In a video message shared on his Instagram account, Daddy Freeze warned that unless netizens refrain from dragging his name…
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…
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…
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…
Renowned Ghanaian actor, Kofi Adjorlolo, has stirred a conversation regarding the unauthorized airing of Nigerian movies on Ghanaian TV channels, calling attention to its adverse effects on both Ghana’s film industry and the rights of Nigerian filmmakers. In a recent interview on Hit FM’s DayBreak Hitz, the veteran actor expressed his dismay over Ghanaian television…
In the midst of ongoing legal battles and a turbulent political landscape, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has boldly proclaimed that peace will swiftly return to Nigeria’s South-East region upon his release from detention. Kanu’s assertion comes at a time when the region is grappling with a surge…
In a bold move to secure the release of abducted Nigerians, controversial Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has stepped forward, expressing his willingness to facilitate comprehensive discussions between the Federal Government and bandits. Sheikh Gumi’s offer comes amidst the recent abduction of over 280 students from Kuriga Government Secondary and LEA Primary Schools in Chikun…