THE Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has delivered a stinging critique of Nigeria’s political class, blaming decades of “lousy leadership” for the nation’s economic hardship, social divisions, and stalled progress. Speaking on Saturday at the second edition of the Kano International Poetry Festival (KAPFEST), organised by the Poetic Wednesdays Initiative, Sanusi said Nigeria’s trajectory […]
THE Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Cedar Seed Foundation to strengthen political inclusion for women with disabilities in Nigeria. Speaking at the event, IPAC National Chairman, Mr. Yusuf Mammam, emphasized that the essence of democracy is inclusivity. “Where any segment of human society is exempted, whether […]
IN recent days, reports that some Igbo community leaders in Lagos are considering the installation of an “Obi of Lagos” have sparked heated debate. Many Yoruba voices have described it as a provocation, with some even issuing threats. But before we let emotions run wild, we need to step back and ask ourselves an honest […]
REVEREND Yomi Kasali, former Director General of the 2019 Osinbajo Presidential Campaign Organisation, has warned that Nigeria could face a similar uprising to the recent protests in Nepal if urgent steps are not taken to address widespread poverty and economic hardship. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos ahead of the Foundation of Truth Assembly’s […]
By GLORIA UGOBA The Federal High Court sitting in Enugu has issued an interim order barring Chief George Moghalu from parading himself as the Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate for the November 8, 2025 Anambra State election. The order, delivered under Suit No. FHC/AWK/CS/226/2025, followed two ex parte applications filed by members of the Labour […]
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has relieved Fegho John Umunubo of his duties as Special Assistant on Digital and Creative Economy in the Office of the Vice President. The announcement was made in a statement issued by Abiodun Oladunjoye, Director of Information and Public Relations at the State House, on Monday. According to the statement, Mr. Umunubo’s […]
Budgets ₦6.2 Billion To Buy 40 Properties In Lagos, Abuja IF available information in the second quarter of 2025 budget performance document of Lagos State government is anything to go by, the 40 Lagos State House of Assembly members would be spending ₦6.2 billion for the purchase of 40 properties in Lagos or Abuja. Already, […]
THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the devolution of the ongoing voter registration to Ward level in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Sam Olumekun, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, said the exercise would start on 29 September and end on […]
Modupe Aderogba, Abuja THE Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has stressed the urgent need to mainstream gender inclusion into Nigeria’s development agenda. She was speaking at the Gender and Inclusion Summit on Thursday, in the capital, Abuja. The summit, hosted ministers, policymakers, private sector leaders, civil society actors, and development partners under the theme: “New […]
…Questions Why FG Is Still Borrowing If It Met Revenue Target …Says 5% Petrol Tax Cruel, Will Compound Misery Of Nigerians …Obi Criticises FG Over Protesting Ex-Soldiers, Retired Public Servants THE opposition on Thursday queried President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration claim of revenue growth of ₦20.59 trillion accruing into the federation account from non-oil sources […]