Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Tuesday, expressed deep concerns about the lack of unity in Nigeria, attributing the nation’s prolonged disunity to the pre-Independence regionalism that shaped the country’s political structure. Obasanjo noted that this disunity has impeded Nigeria from achieving its full potential, despite its immense human and natural resources. Speaking at his Abeokuta…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is set to deliver its ruling on the unresolved Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying Group D fixture between Libya and Nigeria. The match, originally scheduled for October 15 at the Benina Martyrs Stadium in Benghazi, was unexpectedly canceled, leading to an official complaint lodged by the Nigerian Football…
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, emphasized that Nigeria’s current economic difficulties cannot be attributed to President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking at a reunion of the 1987 Law Class of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Godswill Akpabio stressed that the country’s economic hardships are a result of decades of mismanagement. Godswill Akpabio highlighted that…
Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila has reassured Nigerians that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is fully revitalized after his recent annual leave. According to Femi Gbajabiamila, the President has returned to Nigeria, reinvigorated and prepared to resume his duties, driving forward the nation’s progress. He highlighted the President’s commitment to ensuring that the policies implemented under…
The National Grid in Nigeria has collapsed for the third time in less than a week, sparking widespread power outages across the nation. On the morning of Saturday, October 19, millions of Nigerians were once again thrown into darkness, following another failure of the fragile power infrastructure. This recent collapse has deepened the frustrations of…
Kemi Nandap, the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has reaffirmed the agency’s dedication to bolstering Nigeria’s e-border security and migration management. In a recent address, Kemi Nandap emphasized the importance of digitalizing border operations to safeguard Nigeria’s borders against illegal immigration and security threats. She stressed that with the current rise in…
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made a critical call for the establishment of multiple power grids across the nation during the launch of Hexing Livoltek, an electricity meter manufacturing company in Lekki, Lagos . According to Adelabu, Nigeria’s existing power infrastructure is significantly outdated, leading to frequent grid collapses that disrupt the electricity supply. The…
The current economic conditions in Nigeria have become a significant point of concern for citizens seeking greener pastures abroad. Popular Nollywood actor, Alesh Sanni, has raised an alarm about the rise of fraudulent visa agents exploiting vulnerable Nigerians amid the economic downturn. In a recent video on social media, he highlighted that foreign embassies have…
In a highly publicized legal battle, a Nigerian court has instructed social media influencer VeryDarkMan to remove online posts deemed defamatory against prominent human rights lawyer Femi Falana and his son, Falz, a popular musician and activist. The case has garnered widespread attention, raising critical questions about the balance between free speech and the protection…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles were subjected to an unfortunate and humiliating ordeal at Al Abraq Airport in Libya from Sunday to Monday, October 13-14, 2024. Upon arriving for their 2025 AFCON qualifying match against Libya’s Mediterranean Knights, the Nigerian team was unexpectedly diverted to Al Abraq, a distant airport over 200 kilometers away from their intended…
