By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Chief Toyin Amuzu, has called on citizens to peacefully resist policies and leadership choices that continue to “infest poverty” on the masses. Amuzu, gave the advice in his New Year message in Abeokuta explaining that the country’s challenges are no […]

AT sunrise in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Hauwa Musa unlocked a narrow party office she once helped sustain with her own savings. For nearly a decade, the widow and petty trader doubled as a PDP ward mobiliser in Kabusa; organising meetings, feeding volunteers, escorting elderly voters on election day.

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Gunmen who abducted a traditional ruler in Kwara State, Oba Simeon Olaonipekun, the Oniwo of Aafin, his son, and several other residents have demanded a total ransom of N450 million for their release. The development has heightened concerns over the worsening security situation, particularly in Kwara South. In neighbouring Owa-Onire, two […]

By Davies Iheamnachor A January first accident in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has claimed three lives. The victims of the accident according to reports included Mr Ahmed, a fashion designer, his brother, Afiz, and his five year old daughter, Sheila. It was gathered that the fatal car accident happened on Obiri Ikwerre flyover in Obio/Akpor […]

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has warned that Nigeria risks deepening hardship and undermining national cohesion by pursuing a tax regime that places greater burdens on an already impoverished population. He said genuine prosperity cannot be achieved through policies that make citizens poorer, stressing that economic growth must be […]