The Presidency has categorically denied reaching an agreement with the Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) on the recent fuel price hike. This clarification comes amidst rumors suggesting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had entered into a pact with the NLC to increase fuel prices. The Presidency has emphasized that no such agreement was made, and the…
In a shocking incident that underscores the ongoing tensions between the Nigerian government and the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), commonly known as Shiites, two police officers have been confirmed dead, and three others remain unconscious following a violent shiite attack in Abuja. The attack occurred at Wuse Junction, a busy intersection in the…
Gen. Christopher Musa, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, has issued a powerful call to action, emphasizing that security is a collective responsibility that requires active participation from all Nigerians. In a recent address, Gen. Musa stressed the critical role of public cooperation in supporting military operations and combating the nation’s multifaceted security challenges. The Chief…
The EndSARS Protest captives received freedom from the Ikeja Chief Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, August 22, they were discharged and acquitted six individuals arrested during the 2020 EndSARS protest. The defendants, Daniel Joyinbo, Adigun Sodiq, Kehinde Shola, Salaudeen Kamilu, Sodiq Usseni, and Azeez Isiaka, have finally found justice after a nearly four-year legal ordeal. The…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised serious concerns regarding the future of Nigeria, accusing President Bola Tinubu of entangling the country’s prospects with his personal and family interests. Atiku Abubakar, who was the presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, argued that President Tinubu has effectively mortgaged Nigeria’s future…
Three notorious drug kingpins, along with 16 other offenders, have been sentenced to a combined total of 302 years in prison for trafficking and dealing in various illicit drugs, including cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, cannabis, and opioids. These convictions were the result of thorough investigations and successful prosecutions by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)….
The Nigerian Senate has moved swiftly to address recent allegations regarding the monthly compensation of its members. The controversy erupted when Senator Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila claimed that each senator receives N21 million monthly in salaries and allowances. This assertion quickly gained traction in the media and sparked intense public debate about the financial privileges of…
Aliko Dangote, the billionaire owner of Dangote Group, has categorically denied allegations of fixing the price of petrol at N600 per liter. In a statement released by the company, Dangote vehemently refuted claims that he had unilaterally fixed the price of the essential commodity, describing the allegations as “misleading” and “unfounded”. The denial comes amidst…
On Monday morning, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, spearheaded a critical meeting aimed at advancing President Bola Tinubu’s directive for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) to sell crude oil to local refineries in Naira. This bold initiative is designed to fortify the domestic economy…
Former Ondo State Governor Olusegun Mimiko has reportedly left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), sending shockwaves through Nigeria’s political landscape. Olusegun Mimiko’s departure is unexpected, as he was a prominent figure within the opposition party and played a key role in shaping its policies and direction. His exit has left many wondering about the future…
