Veteran journalist and publisher, Dele Momodu, has stirred national debate after declaring that President Bola Tinubu’s style of governance resembles a “civilian dictatorship.” The outspoken media mogul made this statement on Wednesday evening through a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account. According to Momodu, Nigerian leaders — not just opposition figures — must be open to constructive criticism if the country truly hopes to progress. “I stand gidigba by my opinion that what we have now is civilian dictatorship. Constructive criticism is not meant only for political opponents but for all leaders,” he wrote. Momodu emphasized that while…
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The United States has announced a $32.5 million humanitarian assistance package for Nigeria to tackle hunger and malnutrition in the country’s conflict-affected north, with a special focus on Borno state. According to the U.S. mission in Nigeria, the funding will help deliver emergency food and nutrition support to thousands of internally displaced people in the northeast, a region devastated by over a decade of insurgency. Who Will Benefit from the Aid? The package is set to reach more than 764,000 vulnerable people, including: 41,569 pregnant and breastfeeding women 43,235 children battling malnutrition The Hunger Crisis in Borno State Borno state…
In a heartbreaking incident that has left many in shock, police in Kamba town, Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi State have arrested 20-year-old Maryam Atiku for allegedly attempting to bury her newborn baby girl alive. How the Incident Happened According to police investigations, Maryam reportedly wrapped three pieces of cloth around the infant’s neck, covered her mouth, and carried her to a bush near Malam Yaro village. There, she dug a shallow hole and buried the baby, leaving her to die. Farmer’s Quick Action Saves Baby The tragic act was discovered when Alhaji Kabiru Muhammad, a local farmer, noticed…
A heartbreaking accident occurred on Wednesday afternoon in Abuja, claiming the lives of a man, his wife, and their young son. According to eyewitnesses, the family was driving a Toyota Highlander SUV after purchasing a new refrigerator when they were pursued by three touts, commonly known as Agberos, around the Berger axis. How the Tragedy Happened Reports indicate that the touts allegedly forced their way into the moving SUV and attempted to seize control of the steering wheel from the driver. In the struggle, the vehicle veered off course, crashed into a bridge pillar, and plunged into a drainage channel.…
An attempt to settle the legal dispute between the Niger State government and Badeggi FM radio station outside the courtroom has failed, forcing the case back into the judicial process. The negotiation effort was initiated by the Niger State government after its counsel, Jacob Johnson Usman SAN, informed the court (case number NSHC/M/0296/2025) on August 5, 2025, that both sides were considering an amicable resolution. The court, presided over by Justice Mohammed Mohammed, granted time for discussions and adjourned proceedings until September 3, 2025. Talks Collapse At the resumed sitting on September 3, Badeggi FM’s counsel, Philip Emmanuel, disclosed that…
In a world where global trade is increasingly used as a political weapon, India has proven that resilience and independence still hold weight. Russia has publicly commended New Delhi for refusing to bow to pressure from former U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. Speaking with Indonesian newspaper Kompas, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his steadfast approach. Lavrov noted that despite Trump’s threats to impose heavier tariffs on countries dealing with Russia, India has maintained its long-standing partnership with Moscow. A Strategic Partnership Built on Trust Lavrov described India as a “privileged strategic partner” —…
A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and member of the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has disclosed that former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is still open to the idea of rejoining the All Progressives Congress (APC). Jibrin made the revelation during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, explaining that Kwankwaso has not ruled out the possibility of working with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu under the APC umbrella. “As far as that [joining APC] is concerned, he has always maintained that his doors are open, our doors are open for discussions. Everything is…
Abdulmumin Jibrin, a prominent member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives from Kano State (Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency), has stirred political discussions with a bold suggestion: President Bola Tinubu and former Kano governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, should join forces for Nigeria’s political stability. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Jibrin expressed both admiration and loyalty to President Tinubu. According to him, Tinubu deserves to complete the South’s traditional eight-year presidential cycle, ensuring political fairness between the regions. “I’m a Tinubu person; he likes me, and I like him,” Jibrin said.“I will choose Kwankwaso and Bola Tinubu to work together, but…
The Ogun State Government has once again emphasized its strong commitment to providing free, quality, and standardized education for pupils across all public primary schools in the state. This was made known by the Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, during a sensitization campaign held in the Ogun East senatorial district. According to Arigbabu, the exercise aims to address the challenge of out-of-school children by creating awareness among parents and guardians about the government’s free education program. “We are sensitizing parents to register their school-age children into public primary schools free of charge. Nursery sessions are also…
Nigeria’s economy just recorded a historic milestone.Between January and August 2025, the Federal Government mobilised a staggering N20.59 trillion in revenues, marking the country’s best fiscal performance in decades. According to figures released by the Presidency, this represents a 40.5% increase compared to the N14.6 trillion collected during the same period in 2024. What makes this achievement even more remarkable is that non-oil revenues contributed N15.69 trillion, accounting for nearly three-quarters of the total — a clear sign that Nigeria is moving away from its long-standing dependence on oil. What Changed? In a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to…