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In the early hours of Monday, January 8, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) unveiled a three-part documentary in which former followers of the late Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua, popularly known as TB Joshua, accused him of various forms of physical abuse, manipulation, and staging fake miracles. The allegations also included claims of sexual assault, rape,…
In a series of tweets on his handle (@jibrinSAN), legal luminary Jibrin Samuel Okutepa SAN shared his reflections on the recent Supreme Court judgments regarding the governorship elections in Plateau and Kano States. The apex court’s decisions have stirred a significant debate, particularly concerning the role of the Court of Appeal in electoral matters. The…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is gearing up for negotiations with the government over the imminent review of the national minimum wage, which is set to expire in April 2024. This comes following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s pledge in his New Year address to implement a “national living wage” this year. This is an excerpts…
Reno Omokri, a vocal commentator, stirred debate on X (or Twitter: @renoomokri) with his assertion that the next Nigerian President following Bola Tinubu will likely be a Muslim Northerner. Omokri, known for his outspokenness on social and political issues, highlighted cultural nuances and attitudes towards leadership, hinting at possible implications for Nigeria’s political landscape. He…
Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, unveiled an eye-opening projection during a stakeholders’ forum organized by the Harvard Business School Association of Nigeria in Lagos. Oyedele emphasized Nigeria’s immense potential to amass an astounding N10 trillion annually by effectively managing its non-oil assets. At the event, Oyedele highlighted…
Renowned Nigerian scholar Professor Wole Soyinka revealed on Sunday his decision to withhold any critical observations or remarks regarding President Bola Tinubu’s administration until a year into Tinubu’s tenure in May 2024. Speaking about his stance during a courtesy visit to the President in Lagos, Soyinka expressed this as a personal policy, explaining that this…
In a recent tweet from his handle @PeterObi, former Vice Presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi highlighted pressing concerns about the implementation of the government’s decision to slash interstate transport fares by 50% during the festive season. While initially praised as a step toward easing the financial burden on travelers, Obi’s observations shed light…
The African social fabric is deeply woven with the threads of communal responsibility, where familial ties and obligations extend far beyond immediate relatives to encompass an extended network of kinship. However, in recent times, the concept of “black tax” has emerged as a complex issue within African communities, raising questions about its necessity or perceived…
Sule Lamido’s Candid Assessment Unveils Nigeria’s Political and Judicial Landscape Sule Lamido, a seasoned stalwart in Nigerian politics with an illustrious history as Jigawa State Governor, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and former House of Representatives member, recently shared a penetrating analysis of critical national issues. In an exclusive interview with Daily Trust on Sunday in…
Asari Dokubo sends strong warning to Tinubu: You are not Buhari, I will abandon you if you continue this way. Asari Dokubo, a former Niger Delta militant, has issued a stern caution to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to refrain from making one-sided appointments. Dokubo perceives the President’s current path as perilous. Dokubo had previously…