Edo’s All Progressives Congress raises concerns over Governor Obaseki’s last-minute appointments and actions, warning of potential challenges for the incoming administration The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has voiced strong concerns over Governor Godwin Obaseki’s recent moves to appoint numerous former aides and staff from his personal firm, Afrinvest, into the…
Akume faces backlash for allegedly securing a top position for Mahmud Mohammed, despite lacking required qualifications The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has allegedly been safeguarding Mahmud Sanusi Mohammed, the son of former Chief Justice of Nigeria Mahmud Mohammed, in his appointment as Managing Director of the Upper Benue River…
Peter Obi emphasizes accountability, discouraging unrealistic expectations from prayer without hard work In a recent appearance on the Honest Bunch podcast, Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, expressed his stance on accountability and the importance of hard work, taking aim at those claiming to receive financial blessings solely through prayer. Obi…
Chidi Odinkalu criticizes Minister Wike, calling him unfit to speak on morality due to alleged misuse of power In a fiery exchange over the state of governance in Nigeria, prominent human rights lawyer Chidi Odinkalu labeled Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike as “a greedy glutton,” questioning his moral authority to lecture others on…
An in-depth look at the concluded EFCC probe into N585 million fraud claims involving suspended minister Betta Edu, now awaiting President Tinubu’s review The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has completed its investigation into the N585 million fraud allegations tied to suspended Minister Betta Edu, submitting the detailed report to President Tinubu. The EFCC…
A South African activist organization, the Progressive Forces for South Africa, has taken a bold stance against Chidimma Adetshina, the reigning Miss Universe Nigeria, by initiating a petition to prevent her from participating in the upcoming Miss Universe pageant. Adetshina, who is currently in Mexico preparing for the event scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2024,…
The Rivers State government has filed an appeal following a recent decision by the Federal High Court in Abuja, which restricts the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from distributing federal allocations to the state. The ruling, issued by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, contends that Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s presentation of the 2024 budget before a small faction…
With Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Lagbaja undergoing treatment abroad, President Tinubu names Maj. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede as acting Army leader to maintain military stability In response to pressing health concerns surrounding Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, President Tinubu appoints Maj. Gen. Oluyede as acting Army Chief. This strategic…
Alexander Ikwechegh, Abia Representative, enters a plea of not guilty in alleged assault case involving a Bolt driver A Kuje Magistrate Court in Abuja has scheduled the trial of Alexander Ikwechegh, the federal representative for Aba North and South, to commence on November 8. The hearing follows his arraignment on charges of assault and abuse…
Uber driver Stephen Abuwatseya recounts hours-long detention at a police station following an altercation with Abia lawmaker Alex Ikwechegh Following a recent incident involving Abia House of Representatives member Alex Ikwechegh, Uber driver Stephen Abuwatseya has shared his account of being detained by police officers after an altercation at Ikwechegh’s residence. In a statement made…
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