Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has stressed the vital importance of strong, visionary leadership in propelling Nigeria and Africa to new heights. In an interview with Elevate Africa published on Thursday, December 6, via YouTube, the internationally acclaimed artist shared his thoughts on Nigeria’s potential for growth, focusing on the need for the right leaders to unlock the nation’s true capabilities. “We can’t go forward without…we need the best leaders now…

The Federal Government has commenced the payment of pensions and other entitlements to retired military personnel, including three months’ arrears. This announcement was made by the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, in a statement issued on Thursday, December 6, in Abuja by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Defence, Henshaw Ogubike. The move follows protests from retired military personnel, who had gathered at the Federal…

Organizers of an upcoming award ceremony have denied allegations made by veteran Nollywood actor, Yemi Solade that they demanded payment in exchange for an award plaque. The 64-year-old actor took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a purported message from the organizers, claiming they asked him to pay for the award plaque. In the message, the organizers allegedly stated:“Good morning sir, trust you had a good night rest. I did…

Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagun, has threatened to sue Deji Adeyanju, a lawyer and a human rights activist, over allegations bordering on defamation. Also, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, the Acting National Secretary of PDP, has said disclosed plans to drag Adeyanju to court on civil and criminal litigations over alleged defamatory remarks. Damagun and Anyanwu, through their counsel, Johnson Usman, SAN, asked Adeyanju to retract…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has kicked against the federal government’s student loan programme. Recall that the loan is being administered through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund. ASUU President, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke said the introduction of student loans has prompted higher institutions to hike tuition fees, making education even less accessible for many Nigerians. He stated this on Thursday when he appeared on Channels Television. The varsity don…

Senators from the South-South region of the country have backed President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bills, which are currently being debated at the national assembly. On Wednesday, the South-South caucus of the Senate held an emergency meeting to bolster support for the Tax Bills which had divided the National Assembly following contentions over the VAT provisions in the proposed tax reform bills. The development comes as the highly contentious…

The Nigerian Navy, members of the National Assembly, and a coalition of civil society organisations have strongly opposed the proposed bill seeking to establish the Nigerian Coast Guard. The bill, which has raised concerns over its potential redundancy and security risks, was sponsored by Senator Wasiu Eshilokun (APC-Lagos) and aims to create a military branch under the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. The Senate Committee on Marine Transport had…

In a move aimed at boosting disaster and risk management,the Federal Government has unveiled the 2024 Hazard Risk Countrywide Analysis The launch which held in Abuja today was headed by Vice President Kashim Shettima.At the event ,he urged stronger collaboration among stakeholders to address the country’s vulnerabilities to climate change and other hazards.“This launch is a testament to our resolve as a nation to confront the uncertainties of our ecological…

A catastrophic fire erupted at the warehouse of the National Social Investment Programme Agency in Idu, Abuja, leading to the loss of substantial assets and prompting urgent investigations. The fire, which broke out under circumstances that are still being investigated, destroyed critical training equipment and resources valued at billions of naira, significantly impacting ongoing social investment efforts in the region. In a detailed press statement issued on Thursday, Rhoda Ishaku,…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), on Thursday, revealed that over 500 known and wanted leaders and commanders of terrorist groups, violent extremist organizations, and criminal gangs have been neutralized in battlefield operations from January to December 2024. This was as the DHQ also disclosed that the military, in collaboration with other security agencies, has heightened its state of readiness to ensure that no terrorist group or criminal element disrupts peace and…

Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System, a book by Nigerian author and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has moved to the top spot on Amazon’s bestseller list in global politics. The book’s sudden popularity followed Mr. Farotimi’s arrest earlier this week on the orders of prominent lawyer and businessman, Afe Babalola. The book, published in July 2024, had garnered little attention until Tuesday when armed police apprehended Farotimi in Lagos and transported…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has said its invitation to Air Peace is simply to understand its price methodology and respond to consumers’ complaints. FCCPC Director of Surveillance and Investigation, Boladale Adeyinka, said neither the airline nor its chairman, Dr. Allen Onyema, is under investigation. Adeyinka said the Commission invited Air Peace based on complaints from customers for the airline to educate them on its price methodology.…