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The House of Representatives has taken a bold step toward reshaping Nigeria’s governance structure, as a bill seeking to establish the office of the Prime Minister as Head of Government and the President as Head of State passed its second reading on Thursday.The proposed constitutional amendment is part of a sweeping legislative effort, with 32ContinueContinue reading “House of Reps Advances Constitutional Overhaul: Bill to Create Prime Minister’s Office Passes Second Reading”

A 25-year-old man, Joseph Abodunrin, from the Dagbolu community in Osogbo Local Government Area of Osun State, has tragically taken his own life after months of publicly voicing his struggles with mental health on social media.Abodunrin’s distress was evident in his series of haunting posts dating back to January 2025, where he spoke about hisContinueContinue reading ““Silent Cries, Unheard Pleas: Tragic End of 25-Year-Old Nigerian After Months of Distress””

From Stanley Mijah, Yola. Hundreds of thousands of members of the Numan Federation Community in Adamawa State flooded the streets of Numan town in a peaceful protest to seek for Amnesty for Sunday Jackson, a local farmer condemned to death by the supreme court for killing a Fulani Herdsman in self defense during a scuffleContinueContinue reading “Peaceful Rally:Numan Federation seeks Amnesty For Condemned Sunday Jackson.”

Philip Brandford Adams Renowned scholar Noam Chomsky has long argued that a failed state exhibits certain unmistakable characteristics: a collapse of the rule of law, widespread corruption, lack of democratic accountability, and a government that primarily serves the interests of the ruling elite rather than its citizens. By these standards, Nigeria under President Bola AhmedContinueContinue reading “Nigeria: A Failing State? Noam Chomsky’s Framework and the Grim Reality”

No astute businessman will invest in a country where the judiciary is compromised, where judges operate under the influence of those in power, and where court rulings are dictated by political interests rather than the principles of justice. Investors seek stability, fairness, and the rule of law—without these, no rational entrepreneur would risk their capitalContinueContinue reading ““Judicial Compromise: A Threat to Investment and National Stability – Goodluck Jonathan””

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has taken legal action against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over what it describes as the unconstitutional suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. The suspension, which occurred alongside the President’s proclamation of a state of emergency inContinueContinue reading “SERAP Drags Tinubu to Court Over ‘Unlawful’ Suspension of Rivers Governor, Lawmakers”

Renowned political commentator Mahdi Shehu has ignited a wave of speculation after sharing a picture of the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, in a meeting with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Ezenwo Wike.Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Shehu posted the image alongside a cryptic caption thatContinueContinue reading “Bayero and Wike: A Political Alliance or a Desperate Move? X User Sparks Debate”

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has cautioned that the suspension of elected officials in Rivers State could severely harm Nigeria’s international image and deter foreign investment.Speaking at the Haske Satumari Foundation Colloquium in Abuja on Saturday, Jonathan expressed concern over the ongoing political crisis, warning that such actions by key government actors cast the country inContinueContinue reading “Goodluck Jonathan Warns: Suspension of Rivers Officials Could Damage Nigeria’s Global Reputation”

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has strongly criticized the ongoing political turmoil in Nigeria, particularly in Rivers State, describing it as a blatant abuse of power by the executive, legislative, and judicial arms of government.Speaking at the Haske Foundation Colloquium 2025, Jonathan lamented the state of governance in the country, accusing those in power of deliberatelyContinueContinue reading “Power and Pretense: Goodluck Jonathan Condemns Abuse of Authority in Rivers Crisis”

In a high-stakes confrontation between security forces and armed bandits in Benue State, the Nigeria Police Force successfully neutralized 12 criminals and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition. However, the operation came at a cost, as an inspector of police lost his life in the line of duty.Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public RelationsContinueContinue reading “Fierce Gun Battle in Benue: Police Neutralize 12 Bandits, Recover Arms and Ammunition”