Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has firmly rejected recent calls for the declaration of a state of emergency in Osun State. He described these calls, made by unnamed civil society groups, as the latest desperate ploy by former Governor Gboyega Oyetola, Bola Oyebamiji, and their allies within the All Progressives Congress (APC) Who, according to him, are frustrated by their inability to destabilize the state and seize power after repeated electoral failures. Adeleke Slams APC’s Emergency Ploy as Power Grab In a statement issued on Saturday by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke characterized the demand for a…
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The Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has come out to lament that Nigeria had become one of the poorest, hungriest, and most insecure countries in the world, like China and India. Speaking passionately about the country’s dire situation, Obi did not mince words as he painted a grim picture of the challenges facing Nigeria today. His remarks have resonated with many Nigerians who are grappling with the realities of economic hardship, rising poverty, and increasing insecurity across the nation. Peter Obi’s Remarks at Obidient Movement’s ADC Integration in Asaba According to reports on Saturday, Peter Obi made these…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has on Thursday held a close door meeting with key stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, to takle preparations for the party’s forthcoming convention and congresses. According to source, the meeting brought to the villa all the members of the APC’s national leadership, governors, and the party’s caucus together in the National Assembly. Names of those presence at the meeting: Senate President: Godswill Akpabio attended the key APC meeting. NGF Chairman: AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Kwara State Governor and Nigerian Governors Forum Chairman, was present. PGF Chairman: Hope Uzodimma, Imo…
The family of Chief Ijeoma Martin Okoro, has continued to count their loses following the involvement of their son-in-law, Frank Okechukwu with the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB). According to source, MASSOB, which was founded by Chief Ralph Uwazuruike in 1999, is advocating for an independent Biafra state for the Igbo people, primarily through a non-violent resistance. MASSOB Leadership Shift: Uche Madu Succeeds Uwazuruike After BIM Split Though, MASSOB is currently being headed by comrade Uche Madu after Chief Ralph Uwazuruike pulled out of the separatist movement to form Biafra Independent Movement (BIM). Following…
In a significant development for residents of Makoko and surrounding waterfront communities in Lagos, the Lagos State House of Assembly has ordered an immediate halt to ongoing demolitions exercises in the area. The directive follows a high-level meeting with community members, government officials, and stakeholders, as concern mounted over the impact of recent demolitions on thousands of residents. Assembly Convenes Emergency Meeting with Makoko Residents The emergency meeting, held on Monday, brought together members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, affected residents from Makoko and Oworonshoki. And key representatives from relevant state ministries and agencies. Forum addresses demolition fallout…
Renowned Nigerian musician and producer Cobhams Asuquo has openly criticized the Grammy Awards, alleging that the global music body leverages Nigerian artists to boost the economic fortunes of Los Angeles while offering little in tangible recognition in return. The remarks come in the wake of the 68th Grammy Awards, held in Los Angeles on Sunday, where no Nigerian act took home a trophy despite a strong showing in several categories. Accusations of Economic Exploitation and Fleeting Recognition Cobhams voices Instagram disappointment: repeated Grammy noms, no wins for Nigerians in candid video. “I think Grammy is using Nigerians to boost the…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has launched a groundbreaking, people-centered initiative designed to curb illicit cannabis cultivation across Nigeria while empowering rural communities to embrace lawful and sustainable agricultural practices. The programme, hailed as the first of its kind on the continent, was formally introduced last week with a pilot phase in three high-risk communities in Ondo State, a region historically associated with large-scale cannabis farming. A New Approach: Alternative Development for Lasting Change Addressing stakeholders at the launch, NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd). NDLEA describes initiative as holistic strategy eradicating…
The 12th Prosecution Witness, PW12, David Oyesina Jaiyeoba in the trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN’s governor, Godwin Emefiele, on Friday, January 30, 2026, told the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Abuja, presided over by Justice Hamza Muazu that the sum of $2,045,000 (Two Million, Forty Five Thousand United States Dollars) and title documents recovered from Emefiele’s lawyer, belonged to Emefiele. Guided in the evidence by the prosecution counsel and Director, Public Prosecution, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, the witness, an investigation officer with the Economic and financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, informed the court that the defendant’s investigation was…
Dickson Iroegbu, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and vocal figure within the Obidient Movement, has issued a clarion call to opposition politicians across Nigeria to unite and put an end to the ongoing administration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. His appeal, made during an interview programme session on Friday, comes amid growing concerns about the state of the nation and the political trajectory of the ruling party. A Dire Warning: APC’s Impact on Nigerians In interview, Iroegbu bluntly accused APC of failing Nigerians, deepening poverty and hardship instead of delivering…
A major security shakeup is underway in Nigeria as authorities have confirmed the arrest of retired Army General Mohammed Ibrahim Gana, his son Lieutenant Colonel Sadiq Ibrahim-Gana, and several other military officers and civilians in connection with an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government. The high-profile detentions have sent shockwaves through both the military establishment and the wider public, raising concerns about due process and the state of internal security. Arrest of a Retired General and his Son Security operatives reportedly detained General Mohammed Ibrahim Gana, prominent Niger native and Danmagayaki of Nupe, about a week after his…