The leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has firmly defended her past remarks about Nigeria, asserting her commitment to speaking candidly about her experiences and refusing to serve as a public relations figure for the country. Badenoch, born in London to Nigerian Yoruba parents in 1980, spent part of her childhood in…
Port Harcourt – The Initiative for Transparent Strategy and Good Leadership has called on the Rivers State Government to revoke property allocations granted to certain High Court judges by the previous administration of Chief Nyesom Wike. The activist group argues that such allocations contravene ethical guidelines and undermine public trust in the judiciary. At a…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed 142 key recommendations to improve Nigeria’s electoral process, addressing critical areas such as voter management, election security, and legal frameworks. This was disclosed by INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, during a consultative meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) in Abuja, marking the Commission’s final strategy session for…
Documents uncovered by Sahara Reporters have implicated Nyesom Wike, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, alongside several associates, in a controversial land allocation scandal in Abuja. The revelations point to a network allegedly involving Wike’s personal lawyer, Ferdinand Orbih, and Sandy Onor, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, among others, as beneficiaries of illegally acquired lands…
Two Nigerian courts, the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja and the Oyo State High Court, have issued interim orders restricting the sale, distribution, and advertisement of Dele Farotimi’s controversial book, Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System. The book has ignited a legal battle, primarily due to allegations of defamation against Senior Advocate of…
Afe Babalola Challenges Bestseller on Judicial Corruption: Legal Showdown Over Dele Farotimi’s Controversial Book The Federal High Court in Abuja recently issued an order halting the publication and distribution of the book Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System, authored by lawyer Dele Farotimi. The ruling came following a suit filed by renowned legal figure Afe…
“Breaking Health Myths: How Increased Sexual Activity Could Reduce Cancer Risks for Women Dr. Rasheed Abassi, a Nigerian medical practitioner, has stirred significant debate following his appearance on TVC’s program Your View. During the discussion, Dr. Abassi made bold claims about the potential health benefits of increased sexual activity for women, particularly in reducing the…
A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ismael Ahmed, has expressed concerns about a potential alliance between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi. He described such a coalition as a formidable threat to the APC’s dominance in the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Mic On, a podcast…
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has presented a proposed budget of N750.2 billion for the year 2025 to the state’s House of Assembly for approval. The budget reflects a significant focus on capital development and the advancement of key sectors such as education, health, and infrastructure. In his address to the House of Assembly,…
The Nigerian currency, the Naira, has experienced a remarkable turnaround, making significant gains against major global currencies. This unexpected appreciation follows the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) adoption of a new electronic foreign exchange market system designed to stabilize the currency. A Game-Changer: The Electronic Foreign Exchange Matching System (EFEMS) Banking professionals attribute this upward…
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