Lagos Assembly Crisis Deepens Despite Tinubu’s Intervention
Despite President Bola Tinubu’s last Wednesday peace accord, brokered among two warring parties in the Lagos State House of Assembly, led by Mudashiru Obasa and Mojisola Meranda over speakership tussle, the development has failed to calm high tensions among lawmakers and stakeholders in the state. Tinubu had, at the end of the meeting, directed aggrieved…
Amnesty Intl Condemns Alleged Threats Against Corps Member For Criticising Tinubu’s Govt
Amnesty International Nigeria has condemned the alleged threats and intimidation being faced by Lagos-based National Youth Service Corps member, Ushie Uguamaye, after her viral TikTok video criticising President Bola Tinubu’s government over escalating economic hardship. In a statement posted on X on Sunday, the human rights organisation denounced the reported threats from NYSC officials, emphasizing…
Corps Member Cries Out Over Threat By NYSC For Berating Tinubu’s Govt
A serving Corp member in Lagos State has cried out over a threat she received from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) board following her recent social media post in which she expressed her displeasure over the persistent hardship in the country. According to the video shared on TikTok via the handle @talktoraye, the serving…
‘’Sanusi Remains Emir’’- Kano Govt Clarifies Emirate Leadership
Kano State Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Barrister Haruna Isa Dederi has cleared air that the ruling of the Court of Appeal, Abuja division, on the State Emirship tangle did not in anyway invalidate the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th emir of Kano. Dederi declared that, “having passed a landmark verdict…
Rivers Lawmakers Suspend Sitting After Fubara’s Letter To Present Budget
The political tension in Rivers State continues to rise, with the latest being an indefinite adjournment of sitting at the Rivers State House of Assembly. Fubara had on Thursday written a fresh letter to the House, informing the lawmakers of his intention to re-present the 2025 Appropriation Bill for consideration and approval. The letter addressed…
I’m Pained We Supported Tinubu Despite His Cocaine Trafficking, Certificate Forgery Scandals – El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has expressed his disappointment over Bola Tinubu’s shortcomings, stating that he and others backed Tinubu’s presidential bid despite being aware of his past controversies, including allegations of cocaine involvement and certificate forgery. In an interview with BBC Hausa, El-Rufai admitted that despite Tinubu’s troubled history, he supported him in…
Trump Announces Elimination of ISIS Leader in Iraq
On Friday, March 14, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Abu Khadija, the ISIS leader in Iraq, had been killed along with another unidentified militant. The operation was carried out by U.S. forces in coordination with Iraqi and Kurdish troops, as reported by The Times of India and confirmed by Trump’s post on his social media…
Osimhen Scores Hat-Trick as Galatasaray Crush Antalyaspor 4-0
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen delivered a stunning hat-trick as Galatasaray cruised to a commanding 4-0 victory over Antalyaspor on Friday night. Álvaro Morata added to the scoreline with a penalty, sealing an emphatic win. Osimhen opened the scoring at Rams Park in the 30th minute, finishing off a pass from Morata. Just before halftime, Morata…
BREAKING: Cristiano Ronaldo Nets 928th Career Goal in Al-Nassr’s 3-1 Win
Cristiano Ronaldo continues to showcase his remarkable goal-scoring prowess, netting his 928th career goal in Al-Nassr’s 3-1 triumph over Al-Kholood in the Saudi Pro League on Friday. The 40-year-old forward wasted no time, opening the scoring in the 4th minute and setting the stage for a commanding performance by his team. Al-Nassr entered the match…
US, Israel Set to Resettle Occupants from Gaza in Africa
US and Israeli officials have approached at least three East African nations to discuss the possibility of relocating Palestinians displaced from Gaza, according to reports from Africa News. This move suggests that Trump is pushing forward with his widely criticized plan to resettle Gaza’s two million residents, despite his recent statement to reporters at the…