Tinubu’s Presidential Pardon Undermines Justice, Emboldens Criminality – Atiku
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has openly condemned Bola Tinubu’s latest use of the presidential pardon, describing it as a reckless action that undermines the principles of justice and accountability. In a statement posted on his X handle on Sunday, Atiku Abubakar noted that the presidential prerogative of mercy is intended to balance justice with…
BREAKING: ASUU Declares Comprehensive Two-Week Strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities on Sunday declared a two-week total and comprehensive warning strike across all public universities in Nigeria. The announcement was made by the National President of the Union, Prof. Chris Piwuna, at an ongoing press briefing in Abuja on Sunday at the University of Abuja. “Compatriots of the press, it…
Peter Obi Seeks Divine Intervention For Nigeria On Rome Pilgrimage
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has embarked on a pilgrimage to Rome, seeking divine intervention in Nigeria. Disclosing this in a statement via X, the Anambra-born politician called on Nigerians to remain steadfast as the nation grapples with political, social, and economic challenges. He revealed that he used his recent trip to…
92-Year-Old Biya Poised For 8th Term As Cameroon Holds Presidential Poll
Voting began Sunday as Cameroon holds presidential elections which 92-year-old Paul Biya, the world’s oldest serving head of state, is expected to win, extending his already 43-year grip on power. Biya faces 11 opponents, including former employment minister Issa Tchiroma Bakary, 79, who has generated unexpected enthusiasm among voters in the central African nation, where…
Explainer: How Nigeria Can Qualify For 2026 World Cup After Lesotho Win
Nigeria’s slim 2-1 victory over Lesotho on Friday has kept their 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes alive; but qualification is still delicately poised heading into the final round of Group C fixtures. The Super Eagles were made to sweat against Lesotho, with captain William Troost-Ekong and debutant Akor Adams finding the net to secure a…
Just Like Football Clubs, Let’s Sign Foreign President To Fix Nigeria – Actor Okele
Popular Nigerian actor, Tunde Usman, professionally known as Okele, has proposed ‘signing’ of foreign Presidents to fix the country. The actor made the suggestion while reacting to Nigeria’s current economic hardship. Reacting to the increase in price of cooking gas across the nation, Okele in a now trending video shared on his Instagram page proposed…
Jonathan To Meet Tinubu Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Detention — Sowore
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, said former President Goodluck Jonathan has agreed to engage Bola Tinubu on the continued detention of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. Sowore disclosed this on Friday via his X handle after meeting with Jonathan in Abuja. According to him, their discussion…
PDP Loses Another Governor To APC
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah is set to dump the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, next week. National Chairman and Deputy National Chairman, South-East, of the APC, Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda and Emma Eneukwu, respectively, broke the news in Abuja on Friday. The APC national leadership revealed Mbah’s imminent defection…
Super Eagles Boost World Cup Hopes With Slim Win Over Lesotho
Nigeria Super Eagles on Friday kept its dream of qualification for the 2026 World Cup to be held in the North American continent alive by defeating Lesotho 2-1. Eric Chelle fielded a strong side with the return of the Galatasaray forward, Victor Osimhen and Saudi Pro League, Al-Kholood defender, William Troost-Ekong. Moses Simon set the…
Council Of State Approves Tinubu’s Nominee Amupitan As New INEC Chairman
The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This was disclosed in a statement by the Special Assistant to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday. He said that President Bola Tinubu presented Amupitan…