Politics

Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), recently expressed his views on the current economic challenges in Nigeria during an interview with TheCable’s Temidayo Akinsuyi. Agbakoba highlighted the need for effective communication of hope to the people amid the government’s efforts to rejuvenate the economy and alleviate the impact of subsidy […]

Former Tanzanian President Ali Hassan Mwinyi, who played a pivotal role in transitioning the East African nation into free market economics, has passed away at the age of 98. Mwinyi, who succeeded Tanzania’s first post-independence president, Julius Nyerere, in 1985, was credited with introducing free market policies and served as the country’s president until 1995.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has criticized the National Labour Congress (NLC) for organizing a nationwide protest during his nine-month-old administration. The President made these remarks on Thursday, February 29, during the launch of the Red Line rail transit in Lagos State. Tinubu expressed his disapproval of the NLC’s actions. He said, “Allow me to throw

Legal expert and public affairs commentator Dele Farotimi revealed that Nigeria’s former military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, famously declared that the country’s primary issue was not knowing how to manage wealth. He said that this statement was made during a period when Nigeria did not possess a national electricity grid and was actively

Labour Party chieftain Oseloka Obaze has shared an account from a recent event where presidential candidate Peter Obi expressed support for implementing the Oronsaye report during a question-and-answer session at Harvard University. The Oronsaye report, which aims to streamline government operations and reduce costs, has been brought into focus following President Bola Tinubu’s directive to

Former Rivers Assembly Chief Whip Evans Bipi, in a video clip that was released by Reportera News on their X handle (formerly known as Twitter), said that it was the Labour Party that won in Rivers State in the presidential election, not the All Progressives Congress. “Last weekend they went for a Thanksgiving party and

Factional National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Abayomi Arabambi, has alleged that the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party for the 2023 Presidential Election, Peter Obi, need to explain to members of the Labour Party and Nigerians where he got the money to be flying on private jets. Abayomi Arabambi made this statement during

Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, took to Twitter to express his disapproval of the recent attacks on Bureaux de Change (BDCs) operators by government agencies. In his tweet, he highlighted that targeting BDCs will not solve the exchange rate issues but rather exacerbate them. Obi emphasized

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Nigeria’s governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Mr Nyesom Wike, over their failure to account for the alleged missing N40 trillion federal allocations meant for local governments in the states and the FCT. The suit followed the damning revelations

A renowned Yoruba rights advocate Sunday Igboho accuses ex-President Muhammadu Buhari of orchestrating the deaths of his loved ones and attempting to take his own life. The outspoken figure claims that Buhari’s actions were driven by a desire to quell his calls for justice against armed Fulani herdsmen in the Southwest region. Igboho alleges that

In an explosive interview on Arise TV, Alwan Hassan—convener of the North-South Progressives Alliance and prominent member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)—has revealed that certain senior government officials, unappointed by President Bola Tinubu, are actively undermining his administration’s efforts to address Nigeria’s economic woes. Hassan claimed that these individuals, including agency heads, had

Presidential Candidate Peter Obi of the Labour Party criticizes the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for releasing a 526-page report on the 2023 elections, citing technical glitches as the reason for not uploading presidential results promptly. Obi, speaking through Dr. Yunusa Tanko, describes the report as “medicine after death,” implying it is a belated attempt

Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government to disclose information regarding the alleged N30 billion disbursed to each of the 36 state governors by him in an effort to reduce inflation and the exorbitant cost of food items. This follows Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s claim that state governors had received

 By Chike Okafor If I ever disagreed with the school of thought that says “we are a country of short memoried people,” I now certainly have a germane reason to agree wholeheartedly with that school of thought, in the face of the unfolding reality in Nigeria, today. The North has without doubt ruled Nigeria far more

Ayo Oyalowo, a political economist and member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has accused a few people of trying to destroy Nigeria’s economy. In an exclusive interview with Seun Okinbaloye of Channels Television, Oyalowo said that some Nigerian banks are sitting on over $7 billion and refusing to sell, causing the Naira to fall

As reported by Trust TV, In a recent revelation, further details have emerged regarding the utilization of election funds by the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi. The funds, which amounted to a substantial sum, were meticulously allocated for various purposes during the 2023 polls. Mr. Peter Obi’s campaign team had initially earmarked a

Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma, one of the 12 All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirants in Edo State, has officially withdrawn from the race following the tragic loss of his 23-year-old son, Osazuwa Agbonayinma, who was fatally shot and killed in Houston, Texas, USA. Agbonayinma announced his decision to step down during a meeting with his supporters and

In a recent development reported by The Sun Newspaper, Edo Civil Society Organizations (EDOCSO) has given President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima a 14-day ultimatum to resign if they fail to address the prevailing hardships faced by Nigerians. The ultimatum was communicated through a press release to Benin City journalists, signed by Leftist

Nigerian skitmaker and activist, Mr. Macaroni, has taken to social media to challenge Femi Gbajabiamila’s recent statement that social media is a societal menace that must be regulated. Mr. Macaroni shared tweets from Gbajabiamila’s handle dating back to March 2014, in which he referred to the government of the day as “Vagabonds” and “Barbarians.” He

Alex Kadiri, a former Senator representing Kogi East, has criticized the campaign by supporters of the immediate past Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, for the position of National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Kadiri described the campaign as a “crude joke taken too far” and accused those behind it of being enemies of