Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has reportedly made a bold and controversial statement, declaring that nothing can stop his father from completing his full eight-year tenure in office. According to Seyi, Nigerians had the opportunity to oppose his father’s rise to power, but they failed to do so before he assumed office….
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has addressed the reason he did not select Nyesom Wike as his running mate in the 2023 presidential election. In a recent interview, Atiku explained that his decision was rooted in the party’s process, which involved consulting with leaders and governors, including Wike and Aminu Tambuwal. Atiku recalled the criticism…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo recently criticized the state of democracy in Africa, stating that it has failed to serve the continent’s people. He made these comments at the 60th birthday colloquium of former Deputy Speaker Emeka Ihedioha. Obasanjo argued that Western-style liberal democracy is incompatible with African values, culture, and ways of life. He questioned…
The Federal University Lokoja (FUL) is set to host Nigerian football legend, Dr. Olusegun Odegbami, as he delivers the institution’s 15th Distinguished Public Lecture. Scheduled for Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 10:00 am, Odegbami’s lecture is titled “Sport has the Power to Change the World – How True?” The event promises to be an enlightening…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has reaffirmed his claim that some Nigerian lawmakers received ₦200 million, despite denials from certain members of the National Assembly. Obasanjo’s assertion is based on firsthand accounts from lawmakers themselves, who personally admitted to receiving the funds. “I heard it from their mouths; they told me they got it. If you…
Human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has shared his insights on why former President Goodluck Jonathan lost the 2015 presidential election to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Farotimi, who recently met Jonathan at Chief Ayo Adebanjo’s residence, described the former president as a “man of peace” who was unwilling to engage in aggressive tactics…
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has denied any links to militant groups, warning against attempts to incite violence or economic sabotage in his name. Fubara made this known in a statement issued on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The governor was reacting to trending videos…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has taken issue with former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s criticisms of organized labor in his new book, “Nigeria: Past and Future.” NLC President Comrade Joe Ajaero described Obasanjo’s comments as “uncharitable,” particularly given that the former president also acknowledged labor’s efforts to secure a living wage for Nigerian workers. Ajaero’s statement,…
Diezani Alison-Madueke, the former minister of petroleum resources, has filed an amended application before the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to stop the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from auctioning off her seized properties. Her lawyer, Mike Ozekhome, submitted the application before Judge Inyang Ekwo. Diezani is also requesting an order directing the…
Aliko Dangote, chairman of Dangote Group, has made some serious allegations against former Ogun state governor, Ibikunle Amosun. According to Dangote, his cement factory in Itori, Ogun state, was demolished not once, but twice during Amosun’s tenure, forcing his company to abandon the investment in the area. Dangote made these claims while on a courtesy…
