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Elder statesman Usman Bugaje has warned that Northern Nigeria is facing severe crises that, if left unaddressed, could lead to total collapse. He called for urgent collective action to tackle the region’s worsening poverty, insecurity, and corruption. Speaking at the Arewa Movement for Good Governance Conference in Kaduna on Saturday, themed “The North and the Dangers Looming on the Horizon: The Need for a New Conversation and a New Narrative,” Bugaje highlighted the dire state of the region. He noted that nearly 60% of students in tertiary institutions are unable to return to school due to financial constraints, while over…

A federal lawmaker representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency in Osun State, Oluwole Oke, has urged former Governor Rauf Aregbesola to reconcile with President Bola Tinubu by apologizing and making peace. Oke, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made this statement in a social media post on Sunday, emphasizing that if he were in Aregbesola’s position, he would “go, beg, and prostrate” before Tinubu. His remarks come amid heightened political tensions in Osun State following the decision of Aregbesola’s faction, Omoluabi Progressives, to leave the All Progressives Congress (APC) due to unresolved disputes with the party’s mainstream leadership. The division…

A former National Vice Chairman (North West) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Moh Lukman, has warned that opposition leaders such as Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, and Kayode Fayemi would be worse leaders than former Presidents Goodluck Jonathan, Muhammadu Buhari, and the current President, Bola Tinubu. Lukman made this assertion in a statement addressing recent political developments, criticizing the opposition figures for prioritizing personal ambitions over meaningful democratic reforms. He argued that their push to form a new opposition coalition is driven by self-interest rather than a genuine commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s democracy. “The worrying reality is…

At least 10 people lost their lives in a violent attack on Amagu village in Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The assailants, suspected to be herders, also set houses ablaze and destroyed properties worth millions of naira. The attack occurred in the early hours of Sunday. Spokesperson for the Ebonyi State Police Command, Joshua Ukandu, confirmed that security operatives recovered 10 bodies from the scene. He added that an investigation is underway, and security personnel have been deployed to restore calm. “Several houses were selectively burnt, and other properties were destroyed. Upon receiving the report, we immediately deployed…

Barely three weeks after raising the cost of loading Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a price reduction, lowering its ex-depot (gantry) price from N950 to N890 per litre. In a statement released on Saturday night by the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, the refinery attributed this adjustment to the positive outlook in the global energy and gas markets, as well as a recent decline in international crude oil prices. The price change takes effect immediately from Saturday, February 1, 2025. The statement noted that the price revision reflects…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening democracy and addressing Nigeria’s challenges with a clear sense of purpose. Ganduje made this statement on Thursday at the launch of a book titled 100 Years of Political Party Evolution in Nigeria, organized by the Inter-Party Advisory Council in Abuja. The event brought together political stakeholders, scholars, and policymakers to discuss the development of political parties over the past century and their impact on Nigeria’s governance. Represented by the APC’s Director of Election Management, Mallam Tasiu Mohammed, Ganduje emphasized that…

We are pleased to announce that Douglas Ogbankwa, Esq., a distinguished Nigerian lawyer, writer, and policy analyst, will be joining a panel discussion on “Biography Writing: Promises and Perils.” Douglas Ogbankwa is the founder of the Benin Writers’ Society and the author of several books, articles, and poems, including Nuggets for Life and Tales from Benin. With extensive experience collaborating on biographies and autobiographies, he brings a unique legal perspective to the art of life writing. He previously served as the Director of Strategic Communications for the African Bar Association (AfBA) and continues to contribute to literary and legal…

Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has declined an offer to have a hall named after him at Shanahan College of Nursing Sciences, Nsukka, despite making a N20 million donation to the school’s ongoing infrastructural development. During the donation ceremony, Reverend Father Kelvin Caesar, the institution’s manager, publicly announced that the hall’s construction was fully sponsored by Obi. As a token of appreciation, he proposed that the school name the facility after him. However, Obi swiftly rejected the proposal, emphasizing that his philanthropic efforts are not for personal recognition. Explaining his stance, Obi revealed…

The Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, has officially declared his intention to contest the 2025 Anambra governorship election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Okonkwo made his declaration on Friday at his country home in Ire village, Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area, stating that his decision followed deep reflection and extensive consultations with stakeholders. In his speech, Okonkwo emphasized that Anambra is a land of limitless potential, home to industrious entrepreneurs and resilient people. However, he lamented that the state has not lived up to its full promise due to poor governance. “The…

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has revealed that during the early days of the All Progressives Congress (APC), party members paid women to protest against the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan. Speaking at a national conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria—organized by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy, and Development in Abuja—Amaechi also expressed concerns that President Bola Tinubu is not prepared to relinquish power in 2027. Amaechi criticized Nigerian voters for being easily swayed by political rhetoric and financial inducements rather than holding leaders accountable for governance. “We have sweet mouths; we repeat the same things…