I MOURN MY FEARLESS BROTHER, ROTIMI AKEREDOLU
It is a difficult task to have to pen a tribute and sing a dirge for a departing soul. It is a more difficult job in our African culture when one is compelled to do so for a younger person. Here am I having the difficult job of singing a dirge for...
In a twist of fate, Akeem's old tweets resurfaced as tragedy struck again in Nigeria. In 2014, he supported Tinubu's criticism of then-President Jonathan's response to Christian killings. Now, as Tinubu assumed the presidency, a horrifying incident in Plateau claimed over 155 lives. Twitter...
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, declared his unwavering commitment to implementing the eight-point presidential peace agreement aimed at resolving the political crisis in the state. In a Christmas Broadcast, Governor Fubara assured the public that the agreement would be executed...
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, visited President Bola Tinubu in Lagos, presenting a seven-point agenda for Nigeria's progress. Soyinka, who had earlier advised Tinubu against running for president, discussed various issues during the meeting, expressing Christmas wishes to the former...
Catholic Bishop Matthew Kukah, in his Christmas message in Sokoto, issued a stern warning to President Bola Tinubu, stating that the President has no excuses if his government fails to address Nigeria's pressing issues.
Kukah emphasized that neither history nor God would forgive Tinubu if he...
In his Christmas message, President Bola Tinubu reminded Nigerians of the spirit of Christmas, urging them to look out for one another during the festive season.
Recognizing the sacrifices imposed by ongoing reforms, he reassured citizens of his commitment to govern with vision, dedication...
In a stunning turn of events, the political crisis in Rivers State escalates as six prominent elders, including Senators Bennett Birabi and Andrew Uchendu, take legal action against President Bola Tinubu.
Led by Victor Jumbo, a member of the Rivers State House of Assembly, the plaintiffs allege...
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, announced that the Federal Government has successfully distributed N25,000 each to 3.5 million Nigerians through the conditional cash transfer scheme. The initiative, launched two months ago by President Bola Tinubu's...
President Bola Tinubu made a grand entrance into Lagos on Thursday evening, ushering in the Christmas season with a warm reception. The Presidential Jet NAF 001 landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, at 03:55 pm, greeted by an enthusiastic crowd of supporters.
Lagos State...
In a live appearance on Channels Television's Lunchtime Politics programme, Rivers State Commissioner for Information, Joe Johnson, dispels rumors of Governor Siminalayi Fubara signing a peace agreement with predecessor Nyesom Wike under duress.
Johnson asserts that the governor did not...
In a recent interview with ARISE NEWS, Musa Saidu, the district head of the northern traditional council in Rivers State, expressed skepticism regarding the agreements signed by Governor Sim Fubara in the villa, asserting that they were made under duress and aimed at humiliating him.
Saidu...
In a thought-provoking address at the book launch of "APC and Transition Politics," former Ekiti State Governor Dr. Kayode Fayemi calls on the All Progressives Congress (APC) to step out of the role of a mere spectator in policymaking. Fayemi emphasizes the importance of the party projecting its...
President Bola Tinubu reportedly criticized Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara during a peace meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, sources revealed.
The meeting, chaired by Tinubu and attended by VP Kashim Shettima, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, and others, focused on the...
Non-teaching staff members from universities nationwide, represented by the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), have appealed to President Bola Tinubu for assistance in releasing their four-month withheld salaries from the previous administration.
At their National...
Edwin Clark, convener of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), criticizes the recent resolutions stemming from the meeting between President Bola Tinubu, Governor Nyesom Wike, and Minister Siminalayi Fubara.
The feuding political figures in Rivers State agreed to drop impeachment proceedings...
Total Energies has announced a substantial investment of up to $6 billion in Nigeria, the largest oil producer in Africa. The energy giant revealed its intention to concentrate on deep-water projects and gas production, aligning with the broader industry trend as international oil companies...
President Bola Tinubu has taken a proactive step to mediate the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State by engaging in a closed-door meeting with Governor Siminalayi Fubara, former governor Peter Odili, and other key stakeholders at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja.
The meeting follows weeks of...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has unveiled a multifaceted economic plan to address the financial struggles faced by Nigerians.
In an interview marking his recognition as the Man-of-the-Year by the Nation Newspaper, Tinubu acknowledged the global economic challenges and the severe impact on his...
Simon Lalong, the Minister of Labour and Employment, has tendered his resignation from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's cabinet. This decision paves the way for his imminent swearing-in as the representative of Plateau South in the Senate, following his triumph in the senatorial election.
Lalong's...
In a video message played during the homecoming event for the former Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Sharafa Tunji-Ishola, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, expressed his belief in Nigeria's enduring potential.
Acknowledging...
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