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The Yoruba Council Worldwide has attributed Nigeria’s current economic challenges, including fuel price hikes, to “landmines” set by former President Muhammadu Buhari Furthermore, the Council’s President, Aare Oladotun Hassan, demanded a comprehensive audit and overhaul of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Hassan warned that President Tinubu is facing internal sabotage from government elements aiming … Read more

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for being ill-prepared to tackle Nigeria’s economic challenges The ACF expressed concern over the fuel price increase, arguing that it lacks proper safety nets for citizens and demonstrates the government’s failure to plan for the nation’s economic realities Despite their criticism, the ACF offered hope, … Read more

The Northern Youth Forum has praised the minister of state for defence, Bello Matawalle, for the progress made in the fight against banditry in the northwest region According to the group, Matawalle’s recent visit to the region has yielded instant results, with bandits fleeing in disarray The forum urged the government to sustain the momentum … Read more

The Northern Youth Congress (NYC) has praised Aliko Dangote and the Dangote Foundation for their N1.5 billion donation to support flood relief efforts in Borno state The NYC highlighted Dangotes dedication to humanity, acknowledging that his contribution will help alleviate the suffering caused by the floods and aid the recovery process The group also urged … Read more

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has donated N100 million to assist victims of the devastating floods in Maiduguri, Borno State The flood, caused by the overflow of the Alau Dam, has submerged Maiduguri, affecting over 23,000 households During his visit to Borno, Atiku met with Governor Babagana Zulum, who praised the donation, while Atikus media … Read more

Ibrahim Dosara, a former Zamfara state commissioner, has filed a N5 billion defamation lawsuit against Jonathan’s ex-aide Jackson Ude for allegedly spreading false information about him Dosara said Ude accused him of forgery and accepting bribes through social media, which he denied, and sought a court order for retraction The lawsuit also demands that the … Read more

Abba Bichi, son of former DSS Director General Yusuf Bichi, has strongly denied accusations of fleeing after allegedly stealing $2 million from his father In a social media video recorded at a stadium in Germany, Abba dismissed the rumours and reaffirmed his commitment to his football career The video also captured a supportive conversation between … Read more

Archbishop Isaac Ayo Olawuyi of the Methodist Church Nigeria has strongly supported NAFDAC’s right to regulate spiritual products Olawuyi criticized the idea that spiritual items should be exempt from regulation, stressing that products marketed to the public, regardless of their religious claims, must be vetted by NAFDAC The Archbishop urged Nigerians to allow NAFDAC to … Read more

The Federal Government has announced the next phase of its 2023/2024 recruitment into the Federal Fire Service (FFS) Shortlisted candidates will be notified via their phone numbers and email addresses regarding details for physical screening The Civil Defence Correctional Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) emphasized transparency FG announce next phase recruitment for fire service … Read more

One of Nigeria’s foremost nonprofit organisations, SERAP, has criticised the recent increase in fuel prices to over N1,000 per litre SERAP asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately review major economic policies in the country amid hardship The NGO wants a top Nigerian court to compel President Tinubu to direct the NNPCL to reverse the … Read more

“Detained by the @NigerianImmigration, my international passport confiscated.”I had just arrived in Nigeria from the USA to the MMIA in Lagos; upon reaching Nigerian Immigration, my passport was seized, and they told me they had orders to detain me.”This is not unexpected because I have always known that It is part of the broader clampdown … Read more

Civil society organizations (CSOs) have criticized President Bola Tinubu for not aligning his statements like Let the poor breathe with policies that alleviate economic hardship Gbenga Sesan, Executive Director of Paradigm Initiative, called Tinubu’s government hypocritical CSOs also raised concerns about the shrinking civic space under Tinubus administration Gbenga Sensan tackles President Bola Tinubu on … Read more

ActionAid has expressed strong dissatisfaction with President Bola Tinubu’s government, demanding complete transparency in the fuel pricing mechanism The organisation urged the government to prioritise investment in Nigerias local refineries as a sustainable solution to the fuel crisis ActionAid also called for broader economic reforms to stabilise the naira, reduce inflation, and diversify the economy … Read more

Aviation expert Ojikutu attributes Nigeria’s persistent fuel subsidy issue to institutional corruption Ojikutu urged the government to restore the country’s four refineries, recalling that fuel was cheaper in the 1980s and 1990s Ojikutu cautioned the Nigerian government against over-reliance on the Lagos-located Dangote Refinery Aviation expert, Ojikutu, advises Tinubu to revamp Nigeria’s refineries Photo credit: … Read more

“We heard gunshots and ran for safety. When we emerged from hiding, we found his lifeless body on the ground riddled with bullets.” READ IN FULL ON LEGIT.NG

A family in Enugu has accused Igwe Daniel Okechukwu Njoku, the traditional ruler of Ezinesi Oduma, of abducting their relative, Michael Njoku They alleged that Michael was kidnapped on May 25, 2023, by men in military uniforms after refusing to give up ancestral land to Igwe Njoku, who made various financial demands from the family … Read more

Kingdom Ogoegbunam congratulated Samuel Opara and Joan Ndiwe on their new roles as leaders of the Anglican Youth Fellowship The youth advocate encouraged them to lead projects that help young people, promote harmony, and support the community’s growth Ogoegbunam also thanked church leaders and asked fellowship members to support and pray for the new executives’ … Read more

Primate Ayodele often comments on socio-political issues in Nigeria. Photo credit: Primate Babatunde Elijah AyodeleSource: FacebookWhen someone gives a prophecy, you will start saying fake. Me I am not bothered about what anybody is saying; thats your own business and headache. Me, Im too big. You are all my children, I cannot get angry with … Read more

The proposed amendments to the CBN Act of 2007 by the National Assembly have stirred a fresh debate in the polity In a statement on Saturday, the Northern Ethnic Youth Group Assembly (NEYGA) opposed the move by NASS and shared key concerns The proposed amendments include requiring the CBN to submit its budget for National … Read more

President Bola Tinubu has been scheduled to return to the country on Sunday, September 15, This is coming two weeks after the president left the country on Thursday, August 29, to attend the China-African summit According to a statement from the presidency, Tinubui had a stopover in UAE and London, where he met with the … Read more

The court has granted an order preventing the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, from renovating his Nasarawa mini-palace The order was granted by A Kano State High Court presided by Chief Judge, Justice Dije Abdu Aboki on Friday and Bayero is the sole defendant in the matter TheTalk.NG reports that the monarch Bayero … Read more

Borno Governor Babagana Zulum in a recent interview, revealed that some inmates who are Boko Haram leaders fled from the correctional facility in Maiduguri, the state capital Zulum raised this alarm following the recent flooding that displaced thousands of residents in Borno state and some communities in Maiduguri on Tuesday due to the collapse of … Read more

After directing service chiefs to relocate to the Northwest, President Tinubu commended the military and security team for successful operations against the security threats in the region Tinubu, in a statement by his aide, Bayo Onanuga, said the success of the operations gave further assurance that the security operatives are up to the task of … Read more

Pastor Bolaji Idowu of Harvesters International Christian Centre in Lagos has launched a “Free Bus to Work” initiative to support low-income earners with transportation The free bus service will operate on Mondays and Wednesdays, with pickup points in Aja, Agungi, and Chisco/Ikate, and plans to add the Yaba route soon The initiative has received positive … Read more

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, has been seen in video rewarding Nigerian soldiers with cash The military boss said the money was in appreciation to soldiers who carried out the operation of killing the popular notorious bandit leader, Halilu Sububu Halilu Sububu was reportedly killed on Thursday, September 12, during a military ambush … Read more