Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to shelve the proposed protest, stating that it will end in anarchy. Naija News reports that Shettima made the plea on Friday when he announced his participation in the Grand Challenges Nigeria (GCNg) Project, a global health initiative to combat malnutrition and food insecurity in Nigeria. Shettima, who

A former governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi has condemned the recent verdict granting financial autonomy to local governments in the federation. He opined that local government autonomy is a misnomer and aberration in a federal system of government. Fayemi shared his reservation at the launch of St. Racheal’s People Consulting 2024 Leadership and Economic Summit-1.0

The lawmaker representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District, Opeyemi Bamidele, has said there is no vacancy in the 2026 governorship seat, stating that members of Ekiti State Caucus in the National Assembly will join hands with other progressive-minded people to support Governor Biodun Oyebanji for a second term in office. Naija News reports that the Senate Leader,

A former Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mike Ejiofor, on Friday, revealed why the 2012 anti-subsidy removal protest did not turn violent. According to Ejiofor, the protest did not turn violent because of the body language of the then president, Goodluck Jonathan. Ejiofor said this when he appeared as a guest on

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa has urged religious leaders to teach messages with greater positive impacts on citizens. The lawmaker made the appeal on Friday at the 15th Annual Hijrah Lecture of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Speaking at the event with the theme: ‘The Increasing Wave Of

Leaders of the Southern Borno Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have criticized Daniel Bwala, labelling him as “an inconsistent fellow without honour.” The criticism follows Bwala’s recent verbal attacks on Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, who was recently removed from his position as Chief Whip of the Senate. At a press conference in Abuja,

The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has said that the recent judgement of the Supreme Court granting financial autonomy to Local Governments is not wasted. Speaking on claims that the verdict may not have any meaningful impact unless the task of conducting local government elections is transferred

A Rivers State High Court has issued a fresh court order preventing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from proceeding with its planned congresses in the state. The development comes amid ongoing tensions within the party as the power play between Governor Sim Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike continues. The court’s injunction halts the PDP’s

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has called on all groups planning to participate in the proposed nationwide protest to submit their details to the Commissioners of Police in their respective states. This move, the police boss said is aimed at ensuring a peaceful and incident-free protest. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Friday, Egbetokun

Senator Ifeanyi Ubah has vowed to rescue Anambra State from what he described as a “clueless government.” He made the declaration while fulfilling his pledge of financial donation to the Anambra state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The donation includes a major contribution of 50 million naira from Ubah himself. Other significant pledges

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has warned government officials and other Nigerians against attacking the Dangote Refinery and its Chairman, Aliko Dangote, to desist from such actions. The northern elders issued the warning in a statement signed by Convener Professor Ango Abdullahi. The forum condemned the attempts to demarket the refinery, which NEF said is

125 Boko Haram terrorists and financiers have been convicted in a resumed mass trial held in Kainji, Niger state. The trials, which took place from Tuesday to Wednesday, were presided over by five Federal High Court judges, led by Justice Binta Nyako. The convicted individuals faced charges related to terrorism, terrorism financing, rendering material support,

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has revealed that foreign mercenaries are involved in the planned nationwide protests scheduled for August 1st. The police chief made the revelation while addressing journalists in Abuja on Friday. Egbetokun warned Nigerians to exercise caution and think twice before joining any protest group. He said, “We have been

Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant, Dele Momodu, has advised President Bola Tinubu against taking the reputation of a dictator by fighting citizens’ right to protest. Dele Momodu‘s advice followed statements from Nigeria’s security agencies, including Department of Security Services (DSS), Nigeria Police, Nigeria Army and Defence Headquarters against citizens’ planned hunger protest. Momodu

National Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), National President, Aminu Mu’azu Maifata, has said the planned hunger protest by citizens would take Nigeria to dark days. The Chairman of Lafia Local Government Area of Nasarawa State said though protest is a legal right of citizens enshrined in the constitution, peace and dialogue would be

The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing the educational experience for international students, promising a more welcoming environment under the new government. Naturenex reports that the phenomenon known as the ‘Japa Syndrome’ has seen many skilled Nigerians and students leaving the country for better opportunities abroad, including the UK. Speaking at the Embassy