officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) were questioned by the House of Representatives over allegations of bribery involving controversial cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky. The allegations arose following his conviction for naira abuse in April. Both the EFCC and NCoS denied claims that Bobrisky paid…
As Nigeria celebrates 64 years of independence, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has sounded the alarm over the country’s dire state, urging for immediate action to prevent further deterioration. In a statement posted on his X account on Tuesday, Obi highlighted Nigeria’s mounting economic, social, and security challenges, calling for a renewed commitment…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s current political landscape, warning that the country is at risk of sliding into a one-party system. In a statement commemorating Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary on Tuesday, Atiku urged the political elite to come together to protect the nation’s democracy. “Nigeria teeters on the brink…
President Bola Tinubu has unveiled plans for a 30-day National Youth Conference aimed at addressing key challenges faced by young Nigerians. The announcement was made during his 64th Independence Day Anniversary broadcast on Tuesday, where he outlined the government’s commitment to engaging the country’s youth in nation-building. Tinubu stated that the modalities and selection process…
As Nigeria commemorated its 64th Independence Day on Tuesday, thousands of citizens took to the streets in major cities, including the political capital Abuja and the economic hub Lagos, to protest against soaring living costs and energy prices in Africa’s most populous nation. For many, the day was marked by frustration rather than celebration. Protesters,…
In his address to the nation on Tuesday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu celebrated Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary, highlighting the progress of his administration’s reforms and announcing a new initiative aimed at involving Nigerian youth in governance. Speaking to Nigerians, Tinubu assured citizens that the economic reforms introduced by his government were beginning to show positive…
police officers fired tear gas at protesters during the “Fearless In October” protest, held to oppose bad governance in the nation’s capital, Abuja. The demonstrators, waving Nigerian flags and carrying banners with messages such as “End Bad Governance,” “Diaspora Voting,” and “End High Living Costs,” had gathered at the Utako area of the Federal Capital…
The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, announced on Sunday that over 40% of Nigerians are now benefiting from 20 hours of electricity supply daily. This achievement, he noted, stems from revolutionary measures implemented by the government to enhance the stability and regularity of electricity supply across the nation. In a statement released by his…
The United Nations has reported that two-thirds of buildings in the Gaza Strip have been damaged or destroyed since the outbreak of war in October 2023. In an update released on Monday, the UN Satellite Centre (UNOSAT) analyzed high-resolution imagery collected on September 3 and 6, revealing significant deterioration in the region. According to UNOSAT,…
