Emergency Rule: Ibas dismisses Rivers Assembly probe as “fool’s errand”
Rivers lawmakers and civil society have demanded accountability for N254bn received under Ibas, but the ex-administrator dismissed any probe as a “fool’s errand.”
Political Landscape
Trial of senator Natasha for alleged cybercrime against Akpabio, Yahaya Bello to begin September 22
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s cybercrime trial over alleged defamatory remarks against Senate President Akpabio and ex-Governor Bello begins September 22.
Atiku’s hunger warning sparks PDP, NNPP clash with APC
PDP and NNPP say Atiku only echoed the pain of Nigerians after APC branded his hunger warning “reckless.”
Jonathan warns Electoral manipulation endangers African Democracy
Goodluck Jonathan warns that electoral manipulation threatens Africa’s democracy and calls for urgent reforms to protect free and fair elections
“If I wanted a third term, I would have gotten it” — Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has dismissed claims of seeking a third term, insisting he never pursued tenure extension and warning leaders against clinging to power.
Rhodes-Vivour: Labour Party too divided, coalition is Nigeria’s only hope
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour says Labour Party’s internal crises have crippled its 2027 prospects, insisting only a coalition with Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar’s supporters can defeat the APC.
Wike’s aide dismisses Sowore’s assassination allegation
Lere Olayinka rejected Omoyele Sowore’s claim that Tinubu and Wike planned to assassinate him, calling it “mind games” tied to his legal troubles.
“If you execute the 5% tax on fuel, your government is gone” Primate Ayodele tells Tinubu
Primate Elijah Ayodele has advised President Bola Tinubu against imposing new taxes, warning during a church service that such measures are not what Nigerians need now.
Obi: Nigeria can only tackle poverty by respecting and empowering teachers
Peter Obi has urged Nigeria to respect and empower teachers, stressing that doing so is crucial to tackling poverty, inequality, and unemployment.
Explainer: Can Sowore’s ‘criminal’ remark about Tinubu attract legal consequences?
Nigerian activist Omoyele Sowore faces criminal charges after describing President Bola Tinubu as a “criminal,” sparking debate on whether the remark is protected free speech or punishable defamation.