Peter Obi has called on President Bola Tinubu to delay the implementation of state police until after the 2027 general election. ABUJA, NIGERIA — Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has advised President Bola Tinubu to suspend plans for state police until after the 2027 election. Obi said his concerns centre on the…
Rabiu Kwankwaso and Aminu Gwarzo have met former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Kano as political discussions ahead of the 2027 elections continue. KANO, NIGERIA — Rabiu Kwankwaso and Aminu Gwarzo met with former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Kano in a development that has attracted attention ahead of the 2027 general elections. Photos from the meeting…
Presidential aide Daniel Bwala has accused Peter Obi of becoming unhappy whenever Nigeria records progress under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. ABUJA, NIGERIA — Daniel Bwala, a presidential aide, has criticised Peter Obi, claiming that the former presidential candidate becomes angry whenever Nigeria records progress. Bwala made the remark in a public statement that has generated…
A Lagos resident has shared her frustration online after her landlord allegedly increased her annual rent from ₦8 million to ₦14.5 million. LAGOS, NIGERIA — A woman living in Lagos has raised concerns over the rising cost of housing after alleging that her landlord increased her annual rent from ₦8 million to ₦14.5 million. In…
The Nigerian Army has announced plans to recruit 28,000 additional soldiers and open a new training depot to strengthen security operations nationwide. ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Nigerian Army has unveiled plans to recruit 28,000 more soldiers and establish a new training depot as part of efforts to increase manpower and tackle insecurity across the country….
Isaac Fayose has called on President Bola Tinubu to increase Nigeria’s minimum wage to ₦200,000 amid rising living costs and inflation. ABUJA, NIGERIA — Isaac Fayose has urged President Bola Tinubu to review Nigeria’s current minimum wage and raise it to ₦200,000. Fayose said the existing ₦70,000 minimum wage no longer reflects the country’s economic…
Mr Ibu’s wife has drawn reactions online after speaking about hardship despite earlier social media posts showing her lifestyle after the actor’s death.
Bishop James Ogwo’s controversy has drawn reactions in Abia State as admirers express disappointment over allegations involving the cleric.
First Lady Remi Tinubu faces criticism in Abuja after suggesting Nigerians start small businesses like akara and roasted corn amid hardship.
Nyesom Wike criticised David Mark in Abuja, saying the former Senate President used helicopters to travel to Otukpo because of poor roads.
