Introduction: Scandal in Awka Shakes Student Leadership The recent scandal involving the Student Union Government (SUG) President of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) has ignited a firestorm of controversy across Nigerian higher education circles Awka, in Anambra State Nigeria July 19, 2025. It has been reported that the SUG President allegedly misappropriated over 60 million Naira from the union account, July 19. This staggering figure raises serious questions about the integrity and accountability of student leaders, who are meant to be the vanguards of future governance. A Tale of Betrayal by Future Leaders Students are widely hailed as the future leaders…
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On July 14, 2025, Michael Numa (SAN), counsel for the suspended senator, formally urged the National Assembly to obey the Federal High Court’s July 4 ruling. The legal battle involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and the Nigerian Senate has escalated sharply. The court declared that the six-month suspension imposed on Akpoti-Uduaghan was unlawful and ordered her immediate recall to the Senate. Numa’s demand comes after the Senate President appealed the ruling and is said to have blocked Akpoti-Uduaghan’s return to her legislative duties. Court Rules Suspension “Excessive” and Unconstitutional The suspension, which began in March, stemmed from an incident where Akpoti-Uduaghan…
The White House confirmed on July 17, 2025, that former U.S. President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). This announcement came amid growing speculation after images surfaced showing visible swelling around Trump’s lower legs and bruising on his right hand. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed the diagnosis during a packed White House briefing, aiming to quell rumors and clarify the former president’s health status. Understanding Chronic Venous Insufficiency CVI is a circulatory condition common among elderly adults, especially those above 70, a category that includes Trump, who turned 79 on June 14, 2025. The disease occurs…
In a heated outburst that has stirred political controversy, PDP chieftain Bode George has launched a scathing attack on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Speaking on Channels Television, George condemned their decision to join an opposition coalition he describes as “a ship already sinking.” The coalition, centered on the African Democratic Congress (ADC), aims to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027. However, George portrays their move as misguided and a betrayal of the PDP’s legacy and internal progress. “Jumping Into a Sinking Ship” Bode George expressed clearly his shock that established opposition…
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Rivers State chapter, has sharply criticized former presidential spokesperson Femi Adesina. His recent comments on the Nigerian healthcare sector were called an insult to millions of Nigerians who rely on the very system he disparaged. Adesina had stated in a television interview that the late former President Muhammadu Buhari would likely have died earlier if he had depended solely on Nigerian hospitals. He justified Buhari’s repeated medical trips abroad, explaining that Nigerian health facilities “lack the expertise” to manage complex conditions like Buhari’s. A Disrespectful Statement, According to NMA Dr. Diamond Tamunokuro, NMA Rivers State…
President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to visit Kano State today to pay his respects following the death of Alhaji Aminu Dantata. The elder statesman and business magnate passed away recently, and this trip marks a significant but overdue gesture from the presidency. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga confirmed the president’s visit, noting that although Tinubu was abroad when Dantata died. He had sent government ministers, led by the Defence Minister, to attend the deceased’s burial in Saudi Arabia. This was intended to honor the late nonagenarian. A Late Condolence Visit: Political Optics or Genuine Respect? Critics argue that President Tinubu’s visit…
The political drama over Atiku Abubakar’s resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took a sharp turn on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. The All Progressives Congress (APC) wasted no time in condemning the move, calling it a reflection of personal ambition rather than ideological conviction. Atiku Abubakar departure signifies a shift in Nigeria’s opposition landscape. He is expected to forge closer ties with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. This development has stirred a heated response from the ruling party. Atiku Abandons PDP Amid Internal Turmoil Atiku Abubakar claimed his resignation came after “irreconcilable differences”…
The political landscape in Nigeria sharply shifted as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar officially left the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on July 14, 2025. The move has ignited fierce criticism, especially from PDP Board of Trustees member Bode George, who condemned Atiku’s decision as rooted in selfish ambition rather than principle. Atiku’s Bombshell Resignation: A Blow to PDP Unity Atiku’s letter addressed to the PDP Chairman of Jada 1 Ward in Adamawa State cited “irreconcilable differences” as reasons for his resignation. He lamented the party’s current trajectory, which he claimed diverges from its founding ideals. Describing it as a heartbreaking…
Introduction: Ahmad Criticizes Peter Obi’s Supporters After Daura Meeting A political drama stirred in Daura, Katsina State, as Bashir Ahmad, former social media aide to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, publicly condemned the intolerance and bullying culture among supporters of Peter Obi, the former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate. The controversial confrontation followed their recent meeting where Ahmad criticizes Peter Obi’s supporters at Buhari’s residence. A Respectful Condolence Visit That Sparked Outrage Peter Obi visited Daura on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, to pay condolences to Buhari’s family. The visit came just a day after Buhari’s burial,…
Political tension is escalating in Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), as loyalists of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari Especially those tied to the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), reportedly align with opposition forces, threatening the APC’s grip ahead of the 2027 elections. Buhari Loyalists Eye Defection Amidst APC Factionalism Buhari’s death earlier this year has stirred intense speculation about the future of the APC and President Bola Tinubu’s role in 2027. Since Tinubu assumed office in 2023, the once formidable influence of the CPC loyalists within the APC has noticeably diminished. Prominent CPC figures such…