Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega, has insisted that politicians, not academics, are behind attempts to undermine Nigeria’s electoral integrity. He said the involvement of professors in election duties has largely strengthened the process, despite isolated incidents of wrongdoing. Speaking on Thursday at The Platform, an annual Democracy Day event…
The Federal Government has reacted to media reports suggesting that a forward sale of crude oil involving the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) may have collapsed. The reports, which spread across various platforms, came amid ongoing economic reforms. However, the government said no final agreement has been reached on the proposed crude oil…
The Nigerian Army has dismissed allegations circulating in a viral video suggesting that the establishment of the Nigerian Army School of Islamic Affairs is a covert attempt to Islamise the military. In the trending footage, the narrator claimed that similar policies had led to unrest in countries like Turkey and Libya, and urged the military…
The reported killing of an Igbo trader in Ogun State has attracted condemnations from the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide. The group has therefore issued an ultimatum to the Ogun State Government. It was alleged that the victim, a woman, Blessing Eze, was killed at Ifo Market, in Ogun State by a gang. The armed…
Governor Alex Otti has charged Abians to protect the various facilities his government is putting in place and ensure they are not vandalised. The Governor gave the charge while speaking at Ibeku High School field after commissioning various projects undertaken by his administration across 3 LGAs of Abia State Central Senatorial Zone. These projects include;…
In a swift response to the circulating video and Senator Adams Oshiomhole’s allegations of denied boarding and alleged price gouging, Air Peace has issued official statements condemning what it describes as “unruly conduct by a prominent Nigerian politician” at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1 (Zulu Hall) on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. The airline’s account…
A federal lawmaker from the opposition All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has praised Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti of the Labour Party, describing his two-year tenure as “revolutionary” and “magical.” Honourable Alex Mascot, representing Aba North and Aba South Federal Constituency, made the remarks during a television interview where he conducted a midterm assessment…
The 26th Democracy Day military parade, which was supposed to take place on Thursday, June 12, 2025, has been canceled by the federal government.The Inter-Ministerial Committee on the celebration of Democracy Day has announced that President Bola Tinubu will give a national speech at 7 a.m. on Thursday, skipping the customary Democracy Day procession that…
A Nigerian businesswoman has been left emotionally shattered after falling victim to a heartbreaking case of fraud involving a close associate. She reportedly entrusted her friend with ₦6 million to help import goods from China only to receive empty cartons in return. A deeply emotional video currently circulating on the social media platform X (formerly…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has struck out two motions filed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio seeking to appeal a Federal High Court judgment that restrained the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions from taking disciplinary action against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The motions, dated March 20 and 25, 2025, respectively, were withdrawn…
