Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has criticized the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, alleging that it set Nigeria back by 50 years. He also expressed disappointment with President Buhari’s leadership, stating that he was not a blessing to the country and should not be praised. During an interview on Channels TV, Fayose urged…
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has officially launched the constitution review committee for the 10th House, appointing his deputy, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, as the committee’s chairman. The House leader, Julius Ihonvbere, was named deputy chairman, while the House zonal caucus leaders will serve as advisory members to the committee regarding their respective…
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the current state of Nigeria’s economy, describing it as one of the worst in the nation’s history. In a series of tweets on Monday, Obi lamented the tragic incident in Lagos where several lives were lost in a stampede during a…
President Bola Tinubu has called on leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to engage in constructive dialogue to address the challenges facing the sub-region. Speaking at the opening of the Extraordinary summit of ECOWAS in Abuja, President Tinubu emphasized the importance of unity among leaders to resolve political challenges effectively. He…
Yoruba Nation Agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has called on Nigerians to refrain from blaming President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the country’s current economic challenges. Igboho, who recently returned to Nigeria for his mother’s burial, made this statement during a visit to the palace of the monarch of Igboho town, where…
Ambassador Obinna Ukor, a prominent member of the Obedient Movement in the Southeast States, has made a significant political move by defecting from the Labour Party (LP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State. His decision to join the APC was influenced by his admiration for Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru’s leadership qualities,…
Lawyers and political activists have vehemently opposed the recent proposal by 60 Members of the House of Representatives to switch Nigeria’s governance system from a Presidential to a Parliamentary model. They argue that Nigeria needs a new constitution and a complete restructuring rather than piecemeal changes. Critics view the lawmakers’ move as mere political posturing,…
Nine civil society organisations (CSOs) have called on the National Assembly to investigate the $3.4 billion loan received by the Federal Government from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The CSOs expressed concern over the government’s excessive borrowing and the lack of concrete evidence on how the loans were utilized….
Prominent activist Comrade Israel Joe has been arrested by soldiers in Delta State during a planned protest against economic hardship. The demonstration aimed to address rising inflation and economic challenges allegedly attributed to President Bola Tinubu’s policies. The protest, scheduled to commence at DSC Roundabout in Warri, was met with a heavy security presence. Despite…
The Nigerian Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stated that the government is taking action against individuals who are sabotaging the economy. He emphasized that the removal of the petrol subsidy was a policy decision supported by all three major candidates during their campaigns. Idris expressed surprise at the opposition from some…