Beneficiaries of rigging yesterday should not complain about rigging today. The game is the same. The loser of today should go and find out how the winner of today won so that he too can win tomorrow. On Saturday in Benin, one Party offered 4k per vote. The other countered with 10k per vote. At…
By Andy Okosun, Social and Development Activist Nigeria, boasting a population of over 200 million and a landmass of 923,768 square kilometers, stands on the brink of collapse. The current government, led by Bola Asiwaju Tinubu, has exacerbated the nation’s economic hardships, insecurity, and corruption, despite promises to continue from the previous administration. Insecurity and…
The highly anticipated launch of the crypto-mining app Hamster Kombat has sparked widespread outrage among its users across Nigeria. After months of tapping and mining in hopes of substantial financial rewards, many users were left disappointed when payouts turned out to be far less than expected, with some receiving as little as ₦2.75 (approximately $0.04)…
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has called for intervention from President Bola Tinubu as tensions escalate between him and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This plea comes after a controversial visit to the EFCC’s headquarters, where Bello was reportedly not detained despite being declared wanted for alleged money laundering involving approximately ₦80.2…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Thursday, denied suspending former Central Bank Governor, Dr Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, now Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, for alleging that $49.8bn went missing from the government’s coffers. Jonathan, who insisted that no such money went missing, said the CBN leadership under Sanusi cooked up the allegation. The former President…
The Government of Akwa Ibom State has announced the passing of Her Excellency, Patience Umo Eno, the wife of the executive governor, Pastor Umo Eno. In a statement released by the Honourable Commissioner for Information, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the family expressed their deep grief but affirmed their submission to the will of God. The family…
More Nigerian Women Left Behind If you have a keen eye, you would have noticed a worrisome trend lately at the various civil wedding registries. Have you not observed a slew of young Nigerian studs getting hitched to foreign women old enough to be their mamas? And to cap it all, mothers of these men…
In a ruling that has captivated the nation, Iwao Hakamada, the world’s longest-serving death row prisoner, has been acquitted of all charges after spending nearly 58 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. The Shizuoka District Court delivered the verdict on September 26, 2024, marking a significant moment in Japan’s criminal justice…
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello recently made headlines following his controversial visit to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), where he surrendered himself amid ongoing allegations of money laundering and misappropriation of state funds. However, the situation took a dramatic turn when the EFCC allowed him to leave without detaining him, only to…
With 1st of October—Nigerian Independence Day—just a few days away, Nigerians around the world are gearing up for a day that holds unique significance for those living outside the country. For the Nigerian diaspora, this day is more than just a public holiday; it’s a moment to reflect on our heritage, celebrate our culture, and…
