Kano Emirship Sets For Final Verdict As Appeal Court Returns Case To Apex Court
The Court of Appeal, Abuja, has directed all interested parties in the Kano Emirship tussle, to exercise caution pending the hearing of their appeals at the Supreme Court. The appellate court also stayed actions previously delivered against the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano. In a unanimous ruling delivered by…
Bill To Remove Immunity Enjoyed By VP, Govs Scales Second Reading
Forty-two constitutional amendment bills on Wednesday scaled second reading in the House of Representatives. Among the bills was the one to remove the immunity conferred on the vice president, governors, and their deputies to curb corruption, eradicate impunity, and enhance accountability in public office. This followed 39 constitutional amendment bills that scaled second reading in…
They’ll Start Calculating Maths – Nathaniel Bassey Reacts To Nigeria’s Draw With Zimbabwe
Gospel musician Nathaniel Bassey has reacted to Nigeria’s 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe in a 2026 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. Victor Osimhen opened the scoring in the 75th minute before Tawanda Chirewa equalised in the 90th minute at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. The result dented the Super Eagles’ ambition of playing at…
Cheer Up Nigerians!!! We Might Go To World Cup Despite Poor Results
The headline sounds a little bit crispy right? Yes I know right, it came to me too as a shocking one that our draw against Zimbabwe might do little or nothing as we prepare for the world cup in North America. All thanks to Lesotho who confirmed that they have sent an official query to…
W/C 2026: Warriors Stop Eagles As Nigeria’s Qualification Hopes Hit Stumbling Block
The Super Eagles of Nigeria failed to beat Zimbabwe in their sixth game of the 2026 World Cup qualification campaign. Nigeria played a 1-1 draw with the Zimbabweans before a packed Godswill Akpabio stadium in Uyo on Tuesday. A powerful header from Victor Osimhen was cancelled out by a late strike from Zimbabwe’s Tawanda Chiwenda…
Your Uncultured, Reckless Behaviour May Lead to Military Coup – Okey Bakassi Warns Nigerian Politicians
Nollywood actor and comedian Okey Bakassi has cautioned that the reckless behavior of the current political officeholders could trigger a military coup. He expressed concern that many politicians now act like “gods” and are intolerant of criticism. Bakassi lamented that despite being a democracy, civilians are being intimidated and arrested for speaking out against the…
BREAKING: Judge Recuses Self from Natasha’s Case, Cites Akpabio’s Petition
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja recused himself on Tuesday from hearing the case filed by suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. His decision followed a petition from Senate President Godswill Akpabio, challenging his impartiality in the matter. Although the suit was scheduled for hearing, Justice Egwuatu announced his withdrawal in…
After 65 Years of Independence, Bishop Kukah Says Nigeria’s Democracy is Work in Progress
After 65 years of independence, Bishop Matthew Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto described Nigeria’s democracy as a “work in progress” amid strong criticisms from former President Olusegun Obasanjo and ex-Governor Peter Obi over the state of democratic governance in the country. Speaking on Monday in Abuja at a colloquium marking the 60th birthday…
BREAKING: Watch Your Mouth, Stop Running my Govt Down – Tinubu Threatens Peter Obi
Bola Tinubu has cautioned Peter Obi to moderate his remarks and refrain from undermining his administration. In a statement issued by Mr. Tinubu’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the presidency denounced Mr. Obi’s criticism as “exaggerated.” Peter Obi, a former presidential candidate and ex-governor, had accused the Tinubu administration of political brigandage and corruption, asserting that democracy…
Fubara: Nigerian Democracy Has Been Knocked Down – Peter Obi
Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has expressed concerns that Nigeria’s democracy is deteriorating. Obi’s remarks follow the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking on Monday at the 60th birthday colloquium of former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Emeka Ihedioha, Obi recalled how the presidency…