The last one week has been full of ups and downs. Only Charles Dickens’ opening lines in: “A Tale of Two Cities” could adequately sum up the emotions and the turmoil, and the turbulence of the last one week. Dickens wrote: “It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.” These, my…
In this section of the second 100 pages of IBB’s book, the excitement continues to build up as the master story teller continues his recollections and reflections. Now, because his story is recent history, it is easy for us to evaluate it as we were not passive observers. We saw him in action, making big…
A tragic gasoline tanker explosion in Niger State, Nigeria, has claimed the lives of at least 98 people and left 69 others injured as of January 20, 2025. The catastrophic incident occurred on January 18, near Dikko Junction in the Gurara Local Government Area, when a fuel tanker exploded while individuals attempted to transfer fuel…
In a saga that has left Nigeria’s energy sector grappling with uncertainty, the long-running legal dispute surrounding the $6 billion Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project continues to threaten the nation’s energy future, keeping millions of Nigerians in the dark. The Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project, located in the Taraba State region of Nigeria, is envisioned as a…
The Nigerian political landscape is in mourning following the death of Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, the Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives. Onanuga, affectionately known as Ijaya, passed away on January 15, 2025, after a brief illness. Her death was confirmed in a statement by the House spokesperson, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr.,…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has filed a lawsuit against Jimi Lawal, a former aide to ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, on charges of money laundering and financial misappropriation. The charges were officially presented to the Federal High Court in Kaduna on January 15, 2025. Details of the Allegations According…
Former Inspector General of Police Mike Okiro has officially stepped down from the race for the position of President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex socio-cultural organisation for the Igbo people. His withdrawal comes just a day before the scheduled election on January 10, 2025, and follows a court ruling that barred him from contesting due…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of six soldiers during a recent terrorist attack on a military base in Sabon Gida, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State. The attack, which took place on January 4, 2025, was carried out by fighters from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP),…
In a significant political development, prominent northern politicians led by former Kano State Governor Ibrahim Shekarau and political activist Dr. Umar Ardo have officially transformed the League of Northern Democrats (LND) into a political party. This move aims to unify northern Nigeria’s political landscape and address pressing socio-economic challenges facing the region. Formation of the…
The Nigerian social scene is mourning the loss of Princess Khadijat Abike Adebisi Edionseri, widely known as Cash Madam, who passed away on January 5, 2025, at the age of 89. Her family announced her death following a brief illness, describing her as a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was marked by grace,…
