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A political economist and former presidential candidate, Professor Pat Utomi, has blamed Nigeria’s deteriorating state on the failure of the country’s elite class, saying their selfishness and lack of vision have plunged the nation into crisis. Utomi stated this on Monday during a public lecture held in Lagos to commemorate the 2025 edition of the … Read more
2027: Coalition About Nigeria, Not Me, Obi, El-Rufai, Amaechi — Atiku Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has clarified that the proposed coalition of political heavyweights ahead of the 2027 general elections is not about personal ambition but the future of Nigeria. He stressed that the unity discussions involving himself, Peter Obi of the Labour Party, … Read more
The Federal Government is considering the sale of Nigeria’s 11 electricity distribution companies (DisCos) to new investors through a re-privatisation process if the proposed Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill 2025 becomes law, following years of underwhelming performance in the power sector. The amendment bill, currently before the National Assembly and sponsored by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (Abia … Read more
Hundreds of Ghanaians took to the streets of Accra over the weekend in massive anti-Nigerian protests, demanding the immediate deportation of Nigerian nationals from their country. The demonstrations, which occurred at the popular Obra Spot in central Accra on Saturday, July 27, have sparked diplomatic tensions between the two West African neighbors. The protesters carried … Read more
Popular Nigerian comedian and filmmaker Ayodeji “AY” Makun has publicly endorsed Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, describing him as having “vital and responsive energy” after hosting him on his popular AY Live programme. In a significant development that could influence Nigeria’s entertainment industry’s political alignment, renowned comedian and filmmaker Ayodeji Richard Makun, professionally known … Read more
In a dramatic turn of events that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s electoral landscape, the Police Command has announced the arrest of four of its personnel following their involvement in a brazen ballot box snatching incident that was captured on video and went viral on social media platforms. The arrested officers, comprising one officer and … Read more