On August 7, 2024, President Bola Tinubu appointed Aminu Masari, the former governor of Katsina State, as Chairman of the reconstituted board of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). The announcement was made in a statement by presidential spokesman Chief Ajuri Ngelale. The new board also includes Senator Sani Danladi, Mr. Sunday Adepoju, Mr. Nurudeen […]
Category archives: Politics
Biden and Obama Applaud Harris’ Selection of Tim Walz as Running Mate
President Joe Biden has commended Vice President Kamala Harris’s choice of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for the 2024 presidential race. Biden, who has endorsed Harris, shared his support on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, describing the Harris-Walz ticket as a strong advocate for working people and America’s middle class. Biden tweeted, […]
PDP Challenges APC Candidate to Debate Ahead of Edo Governorship Election
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship campaign council has called on the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to participate in a debate ahead of the September 21 governorship election in Edo State. Rev. Olu Martins, the campaign council’s deputy director general, issued the challenge in Benin while speaking to journalists. “We are […]
Zamfara Youth Group Seeks Gov Lawal Resignation Over Insecurity, Politics
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has been accused of using the recent #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests as a smokescreen to conceal his administration’s incompetence, massive corruption, and cluelessness. The Coalition of Northern Youths for Peace and Stability has condemned the governor’s actions, calling for his immediate resignation. “It is deeply disconcerting to observe that Governor Lawal orchestrated […]
Afenifere Condemns Tinubu’s Comments on Protests, Highlights His Past Calls for Revolution
The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group Afenifere has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his recent remarks blaming others for the ongoing protests against his administration. Afenifere noted that Tinubu, who had previously advocated for a revolution against former President Goodluck Jonathan, should not now be shifting blame. Prince Justice Fakiyesi, National Publicity Secretary of Afenifere, argued […]
Afenifere Criticizes Tinubu Over Protest Comments, Recalls His Call for Revolution Against Jonathan
The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organization, Afenifere, has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to refrain from assigning blame in the wake of the protests against his administration. The group pointed out that Tinubu had previously called for a revolution against former President Goodluck Jonathan and, therefore, should not be apportioning blame now. According to Prince Justice Fakiyesi, […]
Government Should Opt for Dialogue, Not Blackmail, Says Omotehinse
Mr. Alex Omotehinse, a human rights activist and leader of the Center for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR), discussed the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protest and emphasized the importance of government dialogue over blackmailing protesters. Below are excerpts from the interview conducted by Joy Anigbogu. What is your view about the hunger protest that began on August […]
ADC’s Kachikwu Urges Protesters to Halt Actions, Warns Opposition
Former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, has called on protesters to cease their actions, emphasizing that the ongoing unrest is resulting in the needless shedding of innocent blood. Kachikwu highlighted that among the 19 victims of the protests, none were children of politicians or wealthy individuals. He urged those aggrieved […]
South East’s Silence in #EndBadGovernance Protests Explained by Josef Onoh
Josef Onoh, the former spokesperson for President Bola Tinubu’s campaign, has provided insight into the South East’s lack of participation in the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests. According to Onoh, this silence is a statement against Nigeria’s broader systemic issues rather than the current administration. Onoh emphasized that the South East feels marginalized and excluded from significant […]
Trump Agrees to Debate Kamala Harris on September 4
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump announced late Friday that he has agreed to debate his Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, on Fox News on September 4. “I have agreed with Fox News to debate Kamala Harris on Wednesday, September 4th,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. It was not immediately clear if Harris […]