In a move that has deepened political divisions in Venezuela, the country’s highest court has confirmed the reelection of President Nicolás Maduro, despite widespread claims of electoral fraud. The decision, announced on , has sparked outrage among opposition leaders and raised concerns about the state of democracy in the crisis-hit nation. Maduro’s victory...
Read MoreThe leader of the Autopilot faction of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Simon Ekpa, has escalated the quest for Biafran independence by taking the movement to the international stage. In a bold move to secure global support and recognition, Ekpa, who identifies as the Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile (BRGIE),...
Read MoreBy Olasunkanmi Akoni, Peter Duru, Wole Mosadomi, Demola Akinyemi, Femi Bolaji, Marie-Therese Nanlong, Steve Oko, Bashir Bello, Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo, and Idris Salisu Amid growing concerns over food insecurity, confusion lingers regarding the Federal Government’s promise to deliver 740 truckloads of rice to Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The palliative...
Read MoreOn Monday, the Naira appreciated in the official market, trading at N1,607.15 to the dollar. Data from the FMDQ Exchange, the platform that oversees the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), indicated that the Naira gained N9.93. This marks a 0.61% increase compared to the previous trading day on August 2, when the Naira...
Read MoreIn a recent statement, Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, dismissed President Bola Tinubu’s Sunday broadcast as lacking substance and failing to address the pressing hardships facing Nigerians. Atiku, speaking through his Media Adviser Paul Ibe, criticized the speech for missing the mark and failing...
Read MoreAs the nationwide protests against hunger and bad governance entered their fifth day, President Bola Tinubu convened a National Security Council meeting to address security threats facing the country. Held in the President’s office at the State House in Abuja, the meeting also discussed the troubling trend of protesters hoisting Russian flags in some...
Read MoreFormer Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida, has distanced himself from a post falsely claiming he endorsed military rule over democratic governance. In a statement released by his media office and signed by Mahmud Abdullahi in Minna, Babangida reaffirmed his commitment to democracy, urging all Nigerians to support and ensure its success. The statement reads:...
Read MoreOsun Protest Organizers Deliberate Next Steps After Tinubu’s Appeal Protest organizers in Osun have announced plans to meet and decide the next course of action following President Bola Tinubu’s appeal for protesters to suspend their activities and engage in dialogue. Mr. Ajala Adetunji, the Osun Coordinator of the Coalition of Concerned Nigerian Citizens, which...
Read MoreCalls for Suspension of Further Protests to Open Dialogue Acknowledges the Pain and Frustration of Nigerians Emphasizes the Need for Unity and Peace In response to nationwide protests that have continued for 72 hours, primarily driven by youth across the country, President Bola Tinubu has addressed the nation, acknowledging the demonstrators’ grievances and calling...
Read MoreThe Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) has issued a stern warning regarding the ongoing nationwide protests, stating that the military will intervene if the situation escalates beyond control. Addressing the press on Wednesday, the CDS emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and order during the demonstrations. He highlighted the military’s readiness to step in...
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