Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the people of Southern Kaduna have pledged support for President Bola Tinubu and assured him of block votes in his reelection bid. The Southern Kaduna people hinged their loyalty to the president for his administration’s support for the region. The group’s pledge comes in response to the defection of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and his reported…

Gamji Heritage, a pressure group dedicated to preserving the legacies of the late Sardauna of Sokoto, Sir Ahmadu Bello, has praised the President Bola Tinubu-led administration’s fight against banditry, terrorism, and other forms of insecurity in the country. President-General of northern-based socio-cultural group, Ahmed Abdullahi, made the assertion during a chat with journalists in Abuja on Monday in Abuja. The group has its membership cutting across religious lines from all…

Corps members have criticised the federal government (FG) over the continuous delay of the implementation of the proposed allowance amid economic hardship facing the country. For some days, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was all over the internet making headlines. Ushie Uguamaye, a youth corps member serving in Lagos State, in a video last week criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over the economic hardship resulting from inflation and non-implementation…

The Edo State Government has raised alarm over rising insecurity allegedly fueled by armed thugs linked to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement issued yesterday, Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration accused PDP leaders of shielding criminals who still possess over 5,000 illegal firearms. According to the government, these weapons were stockpiled before the 2024 Edo Governorship Election, but rather than surrender them, the armed groups have continued to…

A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the arraignment of former First Bank Chairman, Oba Otudeko, and ex-Managing Director, Bisi Onasanya, over an alleged ₦12.3 billion fraud case. Delivering his ruling on Monday, Justice Aneke emphasised that, under established legal principles, a defendant’s plea must be taken before any applications can be entertained. Citing precedents from Onnoghen v FRN and Bello v FRN, the judge ruled that a formal…

Human rights activist and 2023 presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has extended his support to Ushie Rita Uguamaye, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member at the centre of a growing controversy after she posted a viral video criticising President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a video shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Sowore revealed that he had met with Uguamaye in Lagos and would be accompanying her…

The Rivers State House of Assembly has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy Ngozi Odu of gross misconduct. The Speaker of the State Assembly, Martin Amaewhule forwarded the notice to the House of Assembly. The legislature members cited the action was in line with the Nigerian Constitution. “In compliance with Section 188 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and other extant laws, we…

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has weighed in on the controversy surrounding a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member who faced threats from NYSC officials after criticising President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking on Sunday Politics on Channels Television, TUC President Festus Osifo urged the government to exercise patience. He emphasised that the corps member’s remarks stemmed from frustration. He advised authorities against retaliating, instead calling for tolerance towards dissenting voices. …

Nigerian dancehall singer Cynthia Morgan has joined the chorus of criticism against Tinubu’s decision to completely remove fuel subsidies. In a series of posts on her Instagram story, Morgan described the move as “terrible” and Tinubu as the “most terrible president Nigeria has ever had.” Morgan argued that reducing the fuel price to ₦500 per liter would ease the cost of living. She emphasized the need for a gradual transition,…

In a new twist, Nigeria’s secret police, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), are reportedly probing how Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, attended the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) meeting in New York without official nomination. According to sources, the probe is seeking to uncover how she secured accreditation, who facilitated her trip, and whether her participation was orchestrated to embarrass the Nigerian government. Noteworthy is the fact…

Reform UK leads in polls as the Tories face major local election losses. Talks of a “Unite the Right” strategy emerge, while Badenoch’s leadership is under threat With the May 1, 2025, local and mayoral elections fast approaching, Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, has emerged as a dominant force in the polls, overtaking both Labour and the Conservatives. The rise of Reform UK signals a seismic shift in British…

The tussle between the Rivers State House of Assembly and Governor Siminalayi Fubara appears to be getting worse with the lawmakers accusing the governor of frustrating the implementation of the Supreme Court’s judgment, particularly the directive requiring him to re-present the 2025 budget to the lawmakers. Making the accusation through its Chairman, House Committee on Information and spokesperson, Dr Enemi George, in Port Harcourt, the state capital, on Sunday, the…