Former Nigerian Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, has said that the Nigerian Civil War was not driven by hostility or ethnic resentment but was a difficult decision aimed at safeguarding the nation’s unity. Gowon spoke during the 5th Convention of the Christian Men’s Fellowship (CMF), held at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in Maitama yesterday in Abuja. The 91-year-old statesman reflected on the burdens of leadership during one of Nigeria’s darkest…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently revisit the appointments of at least three individuals alleged to be members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a letter dated 7 June 2025 and signed by SERAP Deputy Director Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation cited threats to the credibility of the…

The Ojude Oba Festival is a vibrant cultural spectacle celebrated annually by the Ijebu people in Ogun State, Nigeria. Regarded as one of the country’s most prominent cultural events, the festival blends tradition, religion, pageantry, and community pride. “Ojude Oba,” meaning “The King’s Court,” began as a simple gesture by Ijebu Muslims in the 19th century, who would gather shortly after Eid-el-Kabir to pay homage to their traditional ruler, the…

A fire broke out at a hotel housing 484 Nigerian pilgrims in Mecca on Saturday, according to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The incident occurred around noon local time on Shari Mansur Street, however, no casualties were recorded. In a statement released by NAHCON spokesperson, Fatima Sanda Usara, the blaze was quickly brought under control thanks to the swift intervention of Saudi emergency services and the hotel management.…

In a firm stand against indiscriminate waste disposal, five men accused of dumping refuse in a canal along the Igando-Iba Road Link Bridge were arraigned and remanded at Kirikiri prison. The accused appeared before a Magistrate Court in Oshodi, facing charges of illegal waste dumping. Their case was adjourned to 9 July. The defendants were identified as Quassim Jamiu, 44, and Ayo Jamiu, 18, both from Kwara State; Alexander Innocent,…

Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, has revealed that Nigeria lost approximately $450 million to petroleum subsidy fraud under the Petroleum Support Fund (PSF) between 2006 and 2012. In his new book, The Shadow of Loot & Losses: Uncovering Nigeria’s Petroleum Subsidy Fraud, Bawa chronicles the extensive corruption that plagued the subsidy regime. He was a central figure in the EFCC team that investigated…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reacted to the deliberation of a single-term tenure for political office holders in Nigeria, proposing a five- or six-year term in place of the current two-term limit of four years each. Makinde, who is now in his second term, argued that a single, longer term would allow leaders to focus fully on governance without the distractions of re-election campaigns. The governor made these remarks on…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, collective sacrifice, and continued support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration as the country works towards lasting peace and development. Speaking during the Eid al-Adha prayers at the National Eid Ground along Airport Road in Abuja, Shettima described the festival as a time for sober reflection, compassion, and nation-building, rooted in the legacy of Prophet Abraham’s obedience and sacrifice. READ ALSO:…

The Lagos State Government has launched a landmark green initiative—the 80 Million Credit Float Project, aimed at addressing climate change, reducing poverty, and creating jobs across Nigeria. Announced during a media briefing at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, the project was unveiled by the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget in collaboration with environmental consultancy firm GreenPlinth Africa. The scheme is expected to create 35 million green jobs, expand…

The sack of a 71-year-old Nigerian grandmother, Janet Olufunke Damiro, from the London School of Economics (LSE) has generated a series of reactions from her family and unions. The New Daily Prime reported that a 71-year-old Nigerian had been dismissed from her job after being accused of stealing a gold bracelet. In a video obtained on X, Damiro, a Nigerian-born grandmother, narrated how she has lived in the United Kingdom…

Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has extended warm greetings to Muslims across Nigeria as they marked Eid al-Adha. He urged leaders at all levels to embrace the virtues of sacrifice, humility, and service. In a statement posted in his X page and titled “Eid al-Adha: A Time for Reflection, Sacrifice, and Leadership”, the 63-year-old said the celebration served as a powerful reminder of faith, obedience, and selflessness.…

Organisers of the yearly popular Ojude Oba Festival have expressed that no fewer than 100 million people are expected to participate in the 2025 edition of the event. The Coordinator of the Ojude Oba Festival Committee, Dr Fassy Yusuf, the festival was scheduled to be held on Sunday, in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun state, in honour of the Awujale of Ijebuland. He noted that the festival, which has been on for over…