Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the 2023 vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party and running mate to Peter Obi, has dismissed the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a “grand deception,” accusing the party of providing a safe haven for individuals responsible for Nigeria’s decline under former President Muhammadu Buhari. In an interview aired late Friday…
Nigerian business magnate Aliko Dangote has nearly doubled his net worth to $23.9 billion, according to Forbes, cementing his status as Africa’s richest individual and the 86th wealthiest person in the world. Just a year ago, Dangote was ranked 144th globally with an estimated fortune of $13.4 billion. The dramatic increase in his wealth is…
Lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has stated that the Obidients—the support base of Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi—will ultimately be the reason he may never become president. In a post shared on his X handle this afternoon, Adeyanju criticized the group, accusing its members of constantly insulting and threatening anyone who holds a…
Police authorities in Anambra State have arrested a 65-year-old man, Akpan Godwin, who was found in possession of over 1,000 rounds of live ammunition in the commercial city of Onitsha. The spokesperson for the state police command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Saturday, August 23. According to Ikenga, operatives…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged Nigerians who fell victim to the fraudulent cryptocurrency platform, Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), to report to its zonal offices in Ibadan and Lagos to assist with ongoing investigations. This call was made in a statement released on Friday, August 23, by Dele Oyewale, Head of Media…
Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has addressed concerns regarding the salaries of his political aides, affirming that none of his Personal Assistants (PAs) earn less than one million naira per month. Speaking at a Town Square Meeting with residents of Ikono and Ini Federal Constituency in Ibiaku Ntok Okpo, Governor Eno expressed disappointment over…
The Benue State House of Assembly has suspended four lawmakers for three months over allegations of plotting to impeach Speaker Hyacinth Dajoh. The suspended lawmakers include Alfred Berger, the House spokesman and representative for Makurdi North State Constituency; Cyril Ekong of Oju 2; Abu Umoru of Apa; and Shimawua Terna of Kyan State Constituency. Following…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on eligible voters in Bauchi State to visit designated registration centres to correct personal information and replace lost or damaged Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). Resident Electoral Commissioner, Umar Ibrahim, made the announcement on Friday, August 22, during a press briefing, highlighting the restart of the Continuous Voter…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning to Nigerians about the circulation of counterfeit 12g sachets of Cowbell “Our Milk” in the country. In a statement released today, August 22, the agency explained that Promasidor, the Marketing Authorisation Holder and manufacturer of Cowbell, discontinued the production of…
Operatives of the FCT Police Command have arrested two notorious kidnapping kingpins following a successful counter-kidnapping operation. The suspects, Masud Abdullahi, ‘m’, of Karu LGA, Nasarawa State (the gang leader), and Muhammad Tahir, ‘m’, of Jos, Plateau State, were apprehended after an intensive manhunt. According to a statement from the command’s spokesperson, CSP Josephine Adeh,…
