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…
The Nigerian Senate has dismissed allegations made by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who claimed she would be arrested upon her return from the Inter-Parliamentary Union event in New York. According to Senate Spokesman Adeyemi Adaramodu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the Senate have no reason to engage with Akpoti-Uduaghan on the matter. “She’s looking for…
Recently released Afenifere National Youth President, Eniola Ojajuni, has exposed the alarming presence of kidnappers in the South-West region. According to Ojajuni, who was held captive for 12 days, there are at least 55 kidnapper camps strategically positioned across the region. He said that the majority of these camps are located in Ondo State, followed…
Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory, has made a significant U-turn by backing calls for an investigation into the sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. This new stance marks a departure from her earlier noncommittal response to the allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central. Kingibe’s statement, released on…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticized the new minimum wage of N70,000 approved by President Bola Tinubu, describing it as grossly inadequate to cover workers’ basic needs. According to Obasanjo, the minimum wage does not even cover transportation costs for some workers, let alone food, housing, and family upkeep. Obasanjo also accused labour leaders of…
