The Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Delta State, Ned Nwoko, says that Local Government Administration is central to democracy in Nigeria as it ensures grassroots governance and service delivery at the local level. This is contained in a statement signed by his Chief of Staff, Dr Michael Nwoko in Abuja on Monday. The senator, who…
Labour Party’s governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has hinted at running again for the position, stating that he is learning from past mistakes and working to strengthen his political movement. Speaking during an interview on Iyabo Ojo tv on YouTube and published on Sunday, Rhodes-Vivour emphasised the importance of staying visible and active…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has insisted that Nigeria’s battle against corruption can only be effective and successful if it begins with accountability among top government officials.The former president argued that tackling corruption at the highest levels of leadership would set an example for others and demonstrate the government’s commitment to transparency and integrity.Obasanjo spoke on…
There has been a whole lot of brohaha about the recent statement credited to David Adeleke (Davido).The Truth is that as Nigerians we cannot run away from the truth about the state of our beloved nation.As a matter of fact the absolute truth about our beloved nation and our dwindling economy is general knowledge to…
On November 2, 2024, top players and guests of the Nigerian film industry appeared on the red carpet for the second edition of Netflix’s ‘Light, Camera, Naija,’ an evening dedicated to celebrating the legends of the burgeoning film industry. However, just a few weeks later, rumours started swirling about Netflix leaving Nigeria. The sector was…
The chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party’s Board of Trustees, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of pushing Nigerians into poverty. Wabara said the economic policies of Tinubu’s administration have worsened hardship across Nigeria. He spoke during the board’s emergency meeting in Abuja on Thursday, saying, “The skyrocketing cost of living, coupled…
Renowned legal icon Afe Babalola has shed light on the alleged defamation against him in a book authored by lawyer-activist Dele Farotimi, titled Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System. Babalola petitioned the Ekiti State Police Command on November 9, 2024, accusing Farotimi of “criminal defamation of Aare Afe Babalola, Afe Babalola & Co, and her…
Taraba State state governor, Agbu Kefas has called on the striking lecturers of the Taraba State University (TSU) to suspend their strike and return to the negotiation table. The Academic Staff Union of Universities, TSU chapter had declared an indefinite strike on Thursday over unpaid salaries and other emoluments. However, the governor in a swift…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said corruption has severely crippled Nigeria’s economic and social development. The commission called on Nigerians to summon the courage needed to expose corrupt practices and fight the scourge. ICPC’s Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner, Mrs Ekere Usiere, stated this on Thursday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State to mark…
A crocodile attacked and killed a woman as she worked on a palm oil plantation in central Indonesia, local police said, with her body later recovered from the animal’s clutches. Indonesia is home to several species of crocodiles that regularly attack and kill humans. The 44-year-old woman was working with a colleague in West Kalimantan…
