Kaduna police arrests, disowns officer who threatened southerners over Uromi killings.
The Kaduna state Police command says it has arrested one Hadaina Hussaini who allegedly threatened repraisal attack on southerners living in the northern part of the country over the killing of some alleged hunters in Uromi, Edo State. In a statement issued on Friday night, the Kaduna state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir […]
Aisha Achimugu declared wanted by EFCC for alleged money laundering.
One of Abuja’s high profile socialite and businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. In a poster declaring the socialite wanted, the spokesman of the EFCC, Dele Oyewale said Ms Achimugu is wanted by the anti-graft agency in a case of “criminal conspiracy and money laundering” and should […]
The End of USAID Is an Opportunity for Africa
The End of USAID Is an Opportunity for Africa By Ebenezer Obadare, Amid rising concern about China’s and Russia’s growing influence in Africa and corresponding apprehension about the United States’ capacity to hold its own in the region, President Donald Trump’ executive order pausing all U.S. foreign assistance funded by or through the […]
Zelensky Has a Real Chance to End the War, if He Can Accept These Harsh Realities
This article was first published in Foreign Policy Graham Allison As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky awaits ceasefire talks and negotiations to end Russia’s war in his country, he should reflect on an earlier chapter in this tragic conflict. In November 2022, just nine months after Moscow’s armies invaded Ukraine, Mark Milley, […]
Tinubu’s State of emergency in Rivers a recipe for anarchy—Kwankwaso.
“I am of the view that the political situation on the ground in Rivers does not justify such a flawed interpretation of section 305(1) of the 1999 constitution. The action constitutes an unconstitutional overdrive, and it could foster a culture of impunity if unchecked” Kwankwaso said
Kanu re-arraigned before new judge, lawyer apologises to court
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, was re-arraigned on Friday before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja. After the case was called, Kanu Agabi announced his appearance for Kanu, while Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN) represented the Federal Government. Kanu is facing a seven-count terrorism charge brought […]
Senator Natasha’s constituents drag Akpabio, others to code of Conduct for abuse of Office.
Senator Natasha’s constituents drag Akpabio, others to code of Conduct for abuse of Office. The battle between the president of the Senate and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan escalated further on Monday as seventy constituents of the embattled senator from the six local government areas that make up Kogi Central petitioned the president of the senate, […]
El Rufai dumps APC, joins SDP
“At this point in my political journey, I must seek another political platform for the pursuit of the progressive values I cherish,”
Akpabio, Natasha and Gender Issues
By Ola Awoniyi Thursday, 6th March 2025, started like any other day in the Nigerian Senate. But before the day ran out, some events that would not be easily forgotten had unfolded. First: a woman Senator was sanctioned for misconduct after flouting the rules of the Senate. Second: Women Legislative Aides in the Office of […]
Though Tinubu is doing well, we prefer a Christian VP-Northern CAN
Though Tinubu is doing well, we prefer a Christian VP-Northern CAN The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja has said that though President Bola Tinubu’s government has so far done well, it would still have preferred to have a Christian as the Vice […]