By Idowu Bankole The statement credited to Senator Seriake Dickson on Democracy Day, alleging silence and complicity on the part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the political situation in Rivers State, is not only regrettable but an unfair attack on a leader whose commitment to democracy and regional development is evident in both history…
The Movement of the People (MOP), a Scientific-Socialist political organisation inspired by the legacy of Afrobeat icon Fela Kuti, has launched a national advocacy initiative titled “Register To Rise: The People’s Voice for Electoral Justice”. The campaign is aimed at challenging what the group describes as systemic barriers to political inclusion in Nigeria. At the…
The attack took place at the entrance of the residence of former Dala Local Government Chairman, Ibrahim Dan Isle, located on Secretariat Road, Dan Isle Street. A tragic incident unfolded in the Bachirawa area of Kano State, where suspected thugs fatally stabbed a young man, Ibrahim Mahmud, in the chest. The attack took place at…
President Bola Tinubu crossed the halfway line of his administration’s first tenure on Thursday. The president listed his achievements in a statement to mark the anniversary, amidst what appears to be a consensus on his politicking. Despite the country’s unprecedented cost-of-living crisis and the resurgence of insecurity, Mr Tinubu’s All Progressives Congress (APC) continues to…
The League of Northern Democrats (LND), a political pressure group comprising prominent northern leaders, has resolved to explore the formation of a new political party ahead of the 2027 general elections, as part of broader efforts to reshape Nigeria’s political landscape. The group made the declaration during a high-level meeting held on Thursday, May 22,…
Veteran Nigerian comedian, Atunyota Akpobome, popularly known as Alibaba has revealed some political strategies he learned from former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo. In an interview with Outside the Box Podcast, aired on YouTube on Saturday, Alibaba shed light on the political dynamics in Nigeria, disclosing the steps required to win a presidential election in the…
Conor McGregor has dropped a major hint that retirement after announcing his intention to run for president in Ireland, The controversial MMA fighter hasn’t fought in the UFC since back-to-back losses to Dustin Poirier in 2021. McGregor was due to return to the octagon to face long-term rival Michael Chandler at UFC 303 in June of last year, but the…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a strong warning to the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP)-led Kano State government following controversial remarks made by the Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam. Abdulsalam had accused Professor Hafsat Abdullahi Ganduje, wife of former Governor and current APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, of financial misconduct, specifically…
Dr Mohammed Bello Shehu, the Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), in this interview with JOSEPH CHIBUEZE, explains why the popular demand for resource control by many Nigerians may not be the best for the country now as well as the misconceptions about salaries of public officeholders. There is a…
Resolving these structural issues requires urgency. Nigeria’s energy sector cannot thrive without clear policies, accountable institutions, and a coordinated effort to support local refiners. Only then can Nigeria secure competitive pricing for petroleum products and protect consumers from prolonged economic hardship. Can Nigeria become a competitive producer and supplier of petroleum products for both domestic…
