Category: EDITORIAL
13 protest-related deaths in Kenya
According to a representative of Kenya’s primary doctors’ union, the number of people killed in protests has increased to 13, following the violent turn of anti-tax hike rallies and the firing of police by protesters who had stormed parliament. Kenyans were stunned by the historic images on Tuesday that left portions of parliament on fire…
NANS promises that the Oyo varsity student will receive justice.
Alex Timileyin, an Ajayi Crowther University student who was tortured to death after being accused of phone theft, will receive justice, according to the National Association of Nigerian Students, Oyo Axis. The NANS Oyo Chairman, Ridwan Adegoke, revealed this to our correspondent over the phone on Wednesday. On Saturday, Timileyin’s coworkers beat him to death…
Gospel Singer Nathaniel Bassey Petitions IGP Over Defamation
Gospel minister Nathaniel Bassey has formally requested Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun to investigate and prosecute four individuals whom he accuses of criminal defamation and cyberstalking. The petition was submitted to the IGP on April 1, 2024, by Bassey’s legal representatives, Peter Abraham, Uche Matthew, Gbenga Agunloye, and Anthony Abia. Recently, on social media,…
Edo State Labour Party Coalition of Support Groups Congratulates Akpata, Commends Party for Successful Primaries
The Labour Party’s gubernatorial candidate in Edo state, Mr. Olumide Osaigbovo Akpata, has garnered widespread congratulations following his triumph as the party’s candidate for the upcoming gubernatorial election scheduled for September. The most recent accolade comes from the Coalition of Labour Party Support Groups in Edo, operating under the umbrella of Repositioned Support Groups (RSG)….
JUST IN: Naira Crumbles to N1,600 Per $1 as Tinubu’s Economic Turmoil Continues
The Nigerian Naira plummeted to N1,600 against the US Dollar on Thursday, underscoring ongoing economic challenges during President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Aboki Forex reported the decline despite the Central Bank of Nigeria’s efforts to stabilize the currency. Although the Naira had been weakening against the Dollar prior to Tinubu taking office last May, its decline…
Reps Urge FG to Distribute Food from Grain Reserve to Nigerians
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives pressed the Federal Government to promptly unlock the grain reserves and provide grains to disadvantaged Nigerians, aiming to address the widespread hunger in the nation. The representatives underscored the urgency of the matter, emphasizing the need to alleviate food scarcity across the country. This decision stemmed from the approval…
Saraki requests that Kwara have strict security.
In order to address incidences of insecurity, former Senate President Bukola Saraki urged the Kwara government to strengthen security in the state on Friday in Abuja. In response to the killing of Oba Peter Olusegun Aremu-Cole, the traditional ruler (Olukoro) of Koro, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara, on Thursday and the kidnapping of other…
Uzodimma: It makes financial sense to relocate FAAN and CBN departments to Lagos.
According to Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, it makes financial sense to relocate the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and certain Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) divisions to Lagos in order to improve operational efficiency. In an interview with Sunday Politics on Channels Television, Uzodimma made this claim. “I listened to Ali Ndume, the…
Rotimi Fasan’s pension claims for Babatunde Fashola
At least two former Muhammadu Buhari administration ministers—Babatunde Raji Fashola of the Works and Housing ministry and Rotimi Amaechi of the Transportation ministry, respectively—have been sharing their thoughts on their lives since leaving office almost eight months ago. It should be mentioned that these two former ministers were also two-term governors of Lagos and Rivers,…
Less Than 24 Hours After Suffering Heat Stroke During Inauguration, Liberia’s President Boakai Declared ‘Perfectly Fit’
Liberia’s newly inaugurated President, Joseph Boakai, has been declared ‘perfectly fit’ by his office following concerns raised during his swearing-in ceremony. The 79-year-old leader experienced difficulty completing his inauguration speech and had to be assisted away from the podium due to apparent heat exhaustion. His office attributed the incident to the high temperature, exceeding 30C…