Written by By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Kwara state, popularly known as State of Harmony has its own political peculiarities that are not common to other states of the federation. In other states, rotation of political powers is sacrosanct and expedient by the stakeholders for the sake of power balancing, equity and fairness. But in Kwara state, that … Continue reading “Kwara 2027 gubernatorial election and the zoning controversy”
A man’s execut!on in the US has been thrown into chaos after a key witness said in a sworn statement that he lied in order to have him convicted. South Carolina’s Freddie Owens is set to d!e by lethal injection late Friday September 20 (America time) for the killing of convenience store clerk, Irene Graves in Greenville … Continue reading “Execut!on in chaos as witness makes bombshell confession just hours before man’s lethal injection”
Written by Niger State Government has donated ₦250m to the flood victims of Maiduguri, Borno State. Governor Umaru Bago led a State delegation to Maiduguri, to sympathise with the government and people of Borno State over the flood incident that affected over two million people. He described the situation as devastating and worrisome, which calls for … Continue reading “Niger Govt Donates ₦250m To Maiduguri Flood Victims”
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down the Gomboru drug market in Maiduguri, Borno State, where contaminated drugs were washed and sun-dried for resale following the devastating flood that hit the state. A post on the agencies X handle said it ordered the closure of the drug … Continue reading “NAFDAC Shuts Maiduguri Market Where Traders Sundried Drugs For Resale After Devastating Flood”
Written by President Bola Tinubu will not attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly session in New York this year. The President has thus directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation. President Tinubu, who returned to the country last Sunday after his trip to China and the United Kingdom, wants to focus on … Continue reading “Tinubu to skip 79th UNGA to focus on pressing challenges at home”
West African bloc ECOWAS on Wednesday expressed “strong condemnation” of jihadist attacks which a day earlier hit the Malian capital where questions remained about the rare and deadly strike. An Al-Qaeda-linked group on Tuesday claimed responsibility for the attack in Bamako against highly sensitive targets including a military police training centre and the military … Continue reading “Jihadist Attacks In Mali Capital Spark Condemnation, Questions”
The ongoing row between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Dangote Refinery over fuel pricing highlights deep-rooted structural issues in Nigeria’s energy sector and raises broader questions about fuel subsidy policies, local refining capacity, and economic sustainability. At its core, the dispute reflects two opposing visions of how fuel prices should be determined … Continue reading “Editorial: NNPCL, Dangote Refinery and Fuel Price Chaos”
The return of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from what looked like a long trip abroad must come to many as a relief. When the President travelled on August 29, his destination was announced in very clear terms. He was heading to China to attend the Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in his capacity as Nigeria’s … Continue reading “Now That Tinubu Is Back By Reuben Abati”
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has assured Nigerians of a peaceful and secure environment for the upcoming Eid-el-Maulud celebrations, emphasizing the deployment of extensive security measures nationwide. In a statement released on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP confirmed that Command Commissioners of Police and their Zonal Assistant Inspectors-General … Continue reading “Eid-el-Maulud: IG Orders Security Beef Up”
President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to Nigerian Muslims as they celebrate this year’s Maulud Nabiy, the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad. In a statement released on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu encouraged Muslims to use the occasion as a time for reflection on the noble life … Continue reading “Tinubu, Speaker Abbas Congratulate Muslims, Urge National Unity On Eid Maulud”