Former President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerians to lend their support to President Bola Tinubu’s administration as it navigates through socio-economic challenges. In a statement released by his aide, Garba Shehu, Buhari extends his best wishes to Tinubu on completing his first year in office. Buhari emphasizes the importance of national unity and goodwill,…
Timipre Sylva, the gubernatorial candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, has decided to contest the ruling of the governorship election tribunal, which upheld Douye Diri’s victory as the state governor. Sylva, a former Minister of State for Petroleum, expressed dissatisfaction with the tribunal’s decision and instructed his legal team to pursue…
Timipre Sylva, the gubernatorial candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, has decided to contest the ruling of the governorship election tribunal, which upheld Douye Diri’s victory as the state governor. Sylva, a former Minister of State for Petroleum, expressed dissatisfaction with the tribunal’s decision and instructed his legal team to pursue…
Timipre Sylva, the gubernatorial candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, has decided to contest the ruling of the governorship election tribunal, which upheld Douye Diri’s victory as the state governor. Sylva, a former Minister of State for Petroleum, expressed dissatisfaction with the tribunal’s decision and instructed his legal team to pursue…
The Nigerian Senate has initiated public hearings on changing the national anthem, sparking debates and calls for wider consultations. This move aims to potentially replace the current anthem with the former one, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee,” which was used from 1960 to 1978. Senior figures like Mike Ozekhome, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, have voiced…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo criticized the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, asserting that they have negatively impacted Nigeria’s economy. Obasanjo, through his media aide, Kehinde Akinyemi, expressed concerns over the adverse effects of policies such as fuel subsidy removal and exchange rate adjustments, which he claimed were poorly executed. He argued that these…
President Bola Tinubu recently initiated the construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal road, hailing it as a significant undertaking during a ceremony held on Victoria Island, Lagos State. He deemed the project as a testament to enduring legacy, foreseeing its impact lasting for generations to come. The event saw the presence of notable figures including Minister…
An activist from Warri Kingdom in Delta State, known as ‘Lord Of Warri,’ has disclosed that a student at Ajayi Crowther University, who was killed by fellow students, was a prince named Alex Timileyi. In an open letter to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, the activist urged for justice for the deceased, emphasizing that the…
Burkina Faso’s military junta, which seized power in a coup in 2022, has decided to prolong its rule for another five years, according to Colonel Moussa Diallo, head of the organizing committee for the national dialogue process. The decision came after discussions during a two-day national consultation session. The transition period will now last for…
The Federal Workers Forum (FWF) criticized President Bola Tinubu’s proposed N54,000 minimum wage, stating it would exacerbate the financial struggles of Nigerian workers. In a press release issued by Comrade Andrew Emelieze, the National Coordinator (FWF), the workers expressed concern that the proposed wage was insufficient to cover basic needs such as transportation and food….