For Nigeria’s democracy to survive something must give — Chris Anyanwu
•Electoral system now worse even with technology On Monday, December 2, Senator Chris Anyanwu, veteran journalist, politician and media entrepreneur, presented her autobiography – Bold Leap – to a highly distinguished audience in Abuja. Two days later, she sat down with IKECHUKWU AMAECHI in her Abuja home for an exclusive, no-holds barred interview. We didn’t talk about […]
Corruption in the judiciary: Reflections from retired justices, judges
The Nigerian judiciary, once revered as the bastion of integrity and fairness, has in recent years been tainted by allegations of corruption, nepotism, and abuse of power.
PDP condemns assassination attempt on Sen. Lawal
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State has condemned the alleged assassination attempt on the life of Senator Lawal Adamu Usman, representing Kaduna Central senatorial district. Hon. Maria Dogo, Publicity Secretary, PDP, Kaduna State, in a statement, explained that“this disturbing incident occurred on January 1, 2025, while Senator Usman was inspecting […]
Budgets: How Buhari, Tinubu, Jonathan, Obasanjo, Yar’Adua spent N232.55trn in 27 years
If the National Assembly approves President Bola Tinubu’s N49.74 trillion 2025 budget proposal, it means in 27 years Nigeria has budgeted N232.546 trillion.
Military honours’ accorded to Seyi Tinubu: The Fact and Friction
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar recently condemned, what he termed, ‘the military honours’ accorded to Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, at an empowerment event organized by the City Boy Movement in Ogun state. Some of the former VP’s comments, regarding a video of this event included:… “A desecration of Nigeria’s long-standing military traditions.” […]
Three convicted for impersonating Evang Ebuka Obi to defraud Zion members
One of the successes against cyber-crime recorded by the Benin zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in 2024 was the conviction of three young men for impersonating the Spiritual Director of Zion Prayer Movement Outreach Evangelist Ebuka Anozie Obi, to defraud members of the public. The three men, Odion Victor, Amos […]
Judge sets January 10 sentencing for Trump in hush money case
The New York judge presiding over President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money case on Friday set sentencing for January 10, falling 10 days before his White House inauguration.
Food Security: Tatcha Farms hails Oborevwori for Okuloho road construction
The efforts by Delta state Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, to provide enabling environment for food production and sustainability, especially with the recent construction of Okuloho community road in Okpe LGA, has been applauded by the Chairman/CEO of Tatcha Farms, Chief Alfred Mrakpor, who described it as very strategic to farming revolution in the state. […]
New Year: Dokubo-Asari sends goodwill message to Kalabaris
Da-Amakiri Tubo, Alhaji Mujahid Abubakr Dokubo-Asari, Amanyanabo of The Source (Elem Kalabari), Dabaye Amakiri 1,
How Amaechi, Princewill formed Nigeria’s most successful Govt of National Unity – Eze
A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress and erstwhile National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has recalled how the 2007 governorship candidate of the Action Congress AC, Prince Tonye Princewill and then Peoples Democratic Party PDP Governor, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi formed Nigeria’s most successful Government of National Unity GNU.
America-Based Nigerian scientist Terpase Gbaa, urges FG on Front-of-Pack Labeling
Gbaa, a research associate at Big Data and Eating Decisions Lab at the University of Rhode Island, said the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that Member States implement FOP nutrition labels to guide consumers toward healthier food choices.
