Ekiti State Governor, Abiodun Oyebanji, has criticized Nigeria’s leadership recruitment process, attributing the country’s challenges to voters’ focus on ethnic, religious, and geopolitical biases. Speaking at the 11th Annual Public Lecture of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Yaba, Lagos, Oyebanji expressed concern over the nation’s tendency to choose leaders through a “try-by-error” system. He argued […]
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Whatever Matawalle Is Doing, He Is Doing Right
On the 30th of September 2024, a video surfaced online, featuring the notorious terrorist Bello Turji—this time, not with his characteristic bravado, but in a startling display of vulnerability. The once-defiant bandit was seen pleading for forgiveness and calling for dialogue with the Federal Government, signaling his desire to end armed violence in Zamfara State. […]
Gov Eno Urges Local Government Chairmen to Collaborate with State, Warns Against Operating Separately
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has cautioned newly sworn-in local government chairmen and their deputies not to misinterpret their autonomy as independence from the state government. During the swearing-in ceremony at the Banquet Hall in Uyo, Governor Eno emphasized the need for collaboration between the local governments and the state. He explained that while […]
Black Market Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today: October 8, 2024
As of today, the dollar to naira exchange rate in the black market (parallel market) remains at a high value. According to Bureau De Change (BDC) sources, in Lagos, buyers purchase a dollar for ₦1,665 and sell it at ₦1,675. It is important to note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not officially […]
Nigeria: Stakeholders Hail Minister Audu’s Plans To Revitalize Steel Industry
Prince Audu is partnering the National Steel Council of Nigeria in his initiative of repositioning the nation’s steel industry which is already attracting public commendations, and targeted at meeting the yearning of industry players. The summit plan was disclosed in a programme schedule made available to newsmen by the Executive Secretary, National Steel Council, Ambassador […]
Labour Party Condemns Rivers State Local Government Elections, Vows Legal Action
The Labour Party (LP) has denounced the October 5, 2024 local government elections in Rivers State, calling the process unconstitutional and fraudulent. In a statement issued in Port Harcourt, Dr. Francis David Matthew, the LP’s Publicity Secretary for the Port Harcourt City Campaign Council, claimed that the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) conducted what […]
Tinubu Urges Rivers Leaders to Resolve Election Disputes in Court, Condemns Violence
President Bola Tinubu has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, political leaders, and their supporters in Rivers State to resolve their election-related disputes through the judiciary, emphasizing that “self-help has no place in a democratic system.” This follows reports of violence, including arson and vandalism, after the local government elections held last Saturday. In a statement […]
Lukman Urges Opposition Leaders to Unite for 2027 Elections, Criticizes Tinubu’s Leadership
Salihu Lukman, former APC National Vice Chairman, has called for prominent opposition figures such as Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, Yemi Osinbajo, and others to unite ahead of the 2027 elections. Lukman criticized President Bola Tinubu for undermining party structures and exacerbating Nigeria’s economic challenges. He warned that without genuine political reforms, Nigeria risks having weak […]
Tinubu Highlights Challenges in Anti-Corruption Fight, Calls for Judicial Reforms
President Bola Tinubu has identified key obstacles hampering Nigeria’s fight against corruption, including frivolous appeals, intimidation of judges, and rulings based on technicalities rather than substantive evidence. Speaking at the opening of the 6th Capacity Building Workshop for Justices and Judges, organized by the EFCC and the National Judicial Institute (NJI), Tinubu stressed the need […]
SUU Criticizes CBN for Neglecting University Projects Since Sanusi’s Tenure
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has criticized the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for its lack of investment in public university projects since 2014, following the end of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi’s tenure as CBN Governor. ASUU President, Emmanuel Osodeke, commended Sanusi for prioritizing university development during his time in office, contrasting his contributions […]