Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has revealed why he was absent at the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Daura, Katsina State. Obi’s absence at the high-profile ceremony sparked criticism on social media, with many questioning why the former Anambra State governor failed to attend the event, which was graced…
…Call for urgent reforms at National Constitutional Summit in Abuja A broad coalition of elder statesmen, former presidents, regional groups, civil society leaders, labour voices, and policy advocates has renewed the call for a new people-driven constitution for Nigeria. The demand dominated discussions at the National Constitutional Summit, which opened Wednesday (July 16, 2025) in…
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has announced his resignation from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), citing irreconcilable differences and a deviation from the party’s founding principles. In a resignation letter dated July 14, 2025, addressed to the Chairman of PDP Jada 1 Ward in Adamawa State, Atiku confirmed his immediate withdrawal from the…
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has earned a Silver Certification in the United Kingdom for his chart-topping fourth studio album, “Timeless”. The project, released on March 31, 2023, has shattered multiple streaming records across platforms such as Spotify Nigeria, Audiomack, Boomplay, and YouTube, cementing Davido’s status as one of Africa’s biggest global music exports. About the…
Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) is back for its highly anticipated 10th season, set to premiere with a double launch on July 26 and 27, 2025. This year’s edition will feature a record-breaking grand prize of ₦150 million, the biggest in the show’s history since its debut in 2006. What to Expect This Season Organizers promise…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a strong warning to political parties to avoid careless mistakes during the nomination and submission of candidates, stressing that such errors could have serious consequences for both the party and the candidates involved. This caution was delivered by Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, INEC National Commissioner and Chairperson of…
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced a strategic shift from traditional enforcement measures to a proactive, engagement-driven approach in dealing with taxpayers. This development was revealed by Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of FIRS, during the recently concluded 2025 Emerging Taxpayers’ Group (ETG) Tax Clinic, themed “Tax Clinic for Tax Clarity.” Why the…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reacted to the resignation of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing the move as a form of “freedom” for the party rather than a setback. Atiku, who was the PDP’s 2023 presidential candidate, officially left the party in a letter dated July 14,…
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased to 22.22% in June 2025, down from 22.97% in May, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The June reading marks the third straight monthly decline in headline inflation. Year-on-Year Inflation Slows Sharply On an annual basis, headline inflation was…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit Zone A, has handed over undeclared foreign currencies totaling $20,000 and 110,000 West African CFA Francs to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following a recent interception near the Seme Border. How the Interception Happened According to Hussaini Abdullahi, Public Relations Officer of the command, the…
