Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has raised the alarm over Nigeria’s mounting debt profile, warning that the country’s future is being sold off through reckless borrowing and wasteful government spending. Speaking passionately on Wednesday at the investiture of Blessing Ngozi Osakwe as the 12th President of theContinue reading "Peter Obi Blasts Reckless Borrowing: ‘Nigeria’s Future Is Being Mortgaged Before Our Eyes’"
POWER CRISIS: Obi Slams Tinubu, Says APC Govt Has Presided Over Worst Blackouts In Nigeria’s History
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has taken a blistering swipe at President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing them of plunging Nigeria into the worst power crisis in its history despite repeated promises of reform.In a strongly worded statement on his official X handle Tuesday, Obi reminded NigeriansContinue reading "POWER CRISIS: Obi Slams Tinubu, Says APC Govt Has Presided Over Worst Blackouts In Nigeria’s History"
EFCC GRILLS EX-NNPC BOSS MELE KYARI OVER MULTI-BILLION REFINERY FUNDS — COURT FREEZES ACCOUNTS LINKED TO MONEY LAUNDERING
The anti-graft war in Nigeria has taken a dramatic twist as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is currently grilling Mele Kyari, the former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), over billions of naira allegedly mismanaged during his tenure.Kyari, who was previously placed on the agency’s watchlist, stormedContinue reading "EFCC GRILLS EX-NNPC BOSS MELE KYARI OVER MULTI-BILLION REFINERY FUNDS — COURT FREEZES ACCOUNTS LINKED TO MONEY LAUNDERING"
BREAKING: Nigerian Govt Drags Captured Ansaru Commanders to Court on 32-Count Terrorism Charges
In a landmark move against terrorism, the Federal Government of Nigeria will on Thursday arraign two globally wanted commanders of Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimeena Fii Bilaadis Sudan (Ansaru), an Al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist network, before the Federal High Court in Abuja.The defendants, Mahmud Muhammed Usman (also known as Abu Bara’a or Abbas Mukhtar), from Okene Local Government AreaContinue reading "BREAKING: Nigerian Govt Drags Captured Ansaru Commanders to Court on 32-Count Terrorism Charges"
INEC Endorses David Mark-Led Faction as Authentic Leaders of ADC Amid Fierce Party Battle
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially recognized the David Mark-led faction as the authentic leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), putting to rest months of internal wrangling and political intrigue within the party.According to a publication on its official website, the electoral umpire confirmed former Senate President, David Mark, as the party’sContinue reading "INEC Endorses David Mark-Led Faction as Authentic Leaders of ADC Amid Fierce Party Battle"
BREAKING: National Grid Collapses Again — Blackout Hits 11 States, FCT in Midday Meltdown
Nigeria was on Wednesday plunged into yet another wave of darkness as the national electricity grid collapsed, throwing 11 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) into a sudden blackout.The system failure, which occurred at 12:25 p.m. on Wednesday, September 10, triggered a sharp drop of about 50 megawatts, leaving millions of households, businesses, andContinue reading "BREAKING: National Grid Collapses Again — Blackout Hits 11 States, FCT in Midday Meltdown"
EXPOSED: Jonathan/Bala Mohammed 2027 Campaign Posters Flood Internet — Tension Rises in Aso Rock
The political atmosphere in Nigeria is heating up as campaign posters featuring former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed for the 2027 presidential race have surfaced online, sparking nationwide debate and fueling speculation about Jonathan’s imminent return to the ballot.The posters, which have gone viral across multiple social media platforms, boldlyContinue reading "EXPOSED: Jonathan/Bala Mohammed 2027 Campaign Posters Flood Internet — Tension Rises in Aso Rock"
SERAP BLASTS AKPABIO: “LET NATASHA RESUME NOW OR STOP TRAMPLING DEMOCRACY”
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a blistering call on the Senate, led by President Godswill Akpabio, to immediately reinstate Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central, insisting her suspension has lapsed and that her right to resume legislative duties must be respected without further delay.In a strongly worded statement released Tuesday night,Continue reading "SERAP BLASTS AKPABIO: “LET NATASHA RESUME NOW OR STOP TRAMPLING DEMOCRACY”"
BLOODBATH IN ONITSHA MARKET: SOLUDO ORDERS ARREST, PROSECUTION OF OCHA BRIGADE OFFICERS OVER DEADLY SHOOTING
Onitsha, the bustling commercial heartbeat of Anambra, was thrown into chaos on Tuesday as operatives of the Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA) Brigade reportedly opened fire during enforcement operations near the Emeka Offor Plaza in Onitsha Main Market, leaving one woman dead and several others injured.Eyewitnesses described scenes of pandemonium as traders and shoppersContinue reading "BLOODBATH IN ONITSHA MARKET: SOLUDO ORDERS ARREST, PROSECUTION OF OCHA BRIGADE OFFICERS OVER DEADLY SHOOTING"
STRIKE SUSPENDED: NUPENG, IPMAN FORCE DANGOTE REFINERY TO RECOGNISE WORKERS’ UNION RIGHTS
By Our Correspondent In a dramatic twist to Nigeria’s fuel supply crisis, the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) on Tuesday suspended its nationwide strike after extracting a landmark concession from Dangote Refinery: the recognition of workers’ rights to unionise.The truce followed marathon negotiations brokered by the Department of State Services (DSS),Continue reading "STRIKE SUSPENDED: NUPENG, IPMAN FORCE DANGOTE REFINERY TO RECOGNISE WORKERS’ UNION RIGHTS"
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