Recently, certain individuals have been using the issue of military and police checkpoints to gaslight the public and cast the Nigerian government as partial to some regions over others. But is this an accurate reflection of today’s Nigeria? The Federal Government will treat each region and state according to their conduct. You are not being…
The recent comments by Peter Obi labelling former Head of State, General Gowon, as an ‘enemy’ to be ‘forgiven’ has emboldened many of his closet IPOB supporters who now wear the tag Obidients (which in reality is the political arm of the Indigenous People of Biafra movement) to revise history and make fallacious and salacious…
By Olaniyi Apanpa President Bola Tinubu has appointed seven new ministers to his cabinet. The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the presidency following the Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday. The statement read, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the immediate implementation of eight far-reaching actions to reinvigorate the administration’s capacity…
The Russian government has distanced itself from allegations linking it to recent hunger protest in Nigeria. The government said claims linking it to the protest were coordinated media campaigns by Western and Ukrainian officials in attempts to meddle in Nigeria’s internal affairs and “shift the blame for any consequences onto the Russian Federation.” Russia in…
The umbrella body of disc jokeys (DJs) in Nigeria, also called Deejays is set is set to hold the maiden edition its award and recognition on the 6th of December, 2024. The Deejays Association of Nigeria(DJAN) made the announcement at a press conference in Abuja, saying among other things, the upcoming event seeks to recognize…
By Al Humphrey Onyanabo As Nigeria celebrates its 64th independence anniversary, the country faces a crippling reality: the massive exodus of its most valuable resource – its people. Educated, creative, and ambitious Nigerians are fleeing their rich and blessed nation in search of better opportunities abroad, leaving behind a devastating impact on the country’s future….
By Zayd Ibn Isah During a Corporate Law lecture at the Nigerian Law School, Abuja Campus, Bwari, the lecturer, Dr. Emmanuel Olowononi, made a profound statement that struck many of us. He said Nigeria is making progress. His words were greeted with murmurs. I could imagine some of the students asking themselves, “What is the…
Steve Hanke, an American professor of applied economics at Johns Hopkins University, has sharply criticized Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for his recent purchase of a $150 million Airbus A330 private jet, which Tinubu used for a trip to France. Hanke, who is well-regarded for his work on inflation, expressed his concerns on social media, highlighting…
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has reiterated the readiness of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to continue to defend the nation’s democracy. Musa gave the assurance on Tuesday when the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, paid a courtesy visit to the Defence Headquarters in Abuja….
_By Dr. Reuben Abati People tend to be alarmed when the Nigerian Presidency takes certain decisions. They don’t think the decision makes sense. Sometimes, they wonder if something has not gone wrong with the thinking process at that highest level of the country. I have heard people insist that there is some form of witchcraft…
