Suspected political thugs stormed the Oredo Local Government Area secretariat in Edo State on Monday, preventing Chairman Tom Obaseki from accessing his office. Armed with weapons and chanting war songs, the hoodlums occupied strategic positions at the secretariat, forcing the council boss to retreat. Obaseki, who spoke to journalists outside the council premises, expressed concern … Read more
A Facebook post by Muhammad Alfa, a final-year law student at Maryam Abacha University, Kano, has sparked a heated controversy in Niger State, drawing attention to the conduct of public officials and the state government’s transparency. Alfa’s inquiry into the progress of the “New Niger Bread” initiative a program aimed at training 200 bakers and … Read more
Court Grants Yahaya Bello N500m Bail in N110bn Money Laundering Case The Federal Capital Territory High Court has granted former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello bail in his ongoing N110 billion money laundering trial. Justice Maryanne Anenih set the bail at N500 million, requiring three sureties with properties in Abuja’s prime districts, including Maitama, Jabi, … Read more
Olukemi Badenoch Faces Criticism from Nigeria’s Leaders Over Patriotism Nigerian-born Olukemi Badenoch, leader of Britain’s opposition Conservative Party, has sparked strong reactions from Nigerian authorities. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission accused her of ignoring their outreach, while Vice President Kashim Shettima criticized her harshly for speaking negatively about Nigeria. He even suggested she consider changing … Read more