Politics

A group of Arewa youths have publicly burned the Nigerian flag, decrying the escalating cost of living and the economic hardship that has characterized the first year of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The youths, who expressed their discontent in a video shared on social media, lamented the contrast between the dire circumstances of the average […]

The Nigerian government, led by President Bola Tinubu, has announced its intention to discontinue subsidizing electricity, a move that could significantly impact the country’s energy landscape. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made this revelation during a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, February 14. Adelabu explained that Nigeria cannot continue to subsidize electricity, and

Hundreds of Nigerian youths in Ughelli, Delta State, have taken to the streets in a powerful display of resistance against unchecked police brutality and extortion. The protesters are calling for accountability from the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force, the Police Service Commission, and all lovers of the country to rein in on corrupt police

The Nigerian Senate has revealed plans to make the registration of Nigerians compulsory to prevent the infiltration of foreign criminals into the country. This decision follows a nine-hour closed-door meeting between senators and security chiefs, where the focus was on addressing the infiltration of foreign criminals into the country. Yemi Adaramodu, the Senate Committee Chairman

Oluchi Oparah, the National Treasurer of the Labour Party (LP), has accused the party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure, of attempting to silence her with three different gifts. During an interview on The Morning Show, Oparah claimed that Abure had tried to bribe her with cash, a car, and a new house to prevent her from

A  one-story building at number 36, Awolowo Way, by the Under Bridge, Computer Village, Ikeja, Lagos, was gutted by a mysterious fire on Wednesday morning, destroying items worth millions of naira. The incident occurred at about 9.45 am, and officials confirmed that there were no casualties. The affected traders were seen trying to salvage their

The United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released images of the site where the helicopter carrying Access Holdings CEO, Herbert Wigwe, and others crashed. The Airbus EC130 helicopter crashed near Halloran Springs, close to the California-Nevada border, killing Wigwe, his wife, son, and former Nigerian Exchange Group Chairman Abimbola Ogunbanjo. The images show

A compelling video has surfaced, featuring prominent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain Bode George leveling serious accusations against the late Access Bank CEO, Herbert Wigwe. The shocking revelations were reportedly made just hours before news of Wigwe’s tragic demise in a helicopter crash alongside his wife and son. In the video shared on TVC’s YouTube

According to the report from the Vanguard, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr. Lamido Sanusi accused the Central Bank of Nigeria of recklessly printing money, which has led to the depreciation of the naira. He blamed the poor management of the economy on the CBN’s refusal to listen to advice and

Katsina State was gripped by terror once again as armed bandits carried out a series of devastating attacks, leaving a trail of destruction and despair in Goda village and Daudawa neighborhood. In a night of horror, Goda village witnessed a vicious assault that resulted in the loss of a villager’s life and the destruction of

Access Holdings Plc has named Bolaji Agbede as the Acting Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the company, succeeding the late Group CEO, Herbert Wigwe, who tragically passed away in a helicopter crash. The announcement, made on Monday, comes after the Board of Directors’ decision to appoint Ms. Agbede to lead the company in the

President Bola Tinubu’s attempt to inspire Nigerian youths has backfired as his message was met with criticism due to the country’s growing economic challenges. In his message to Nigerian youths on social media, Tinubu wrote, “Dear Nigerian Youth, Do not relent in your pursuit. You too can be our heroes of tomorrow,” he said. “To

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has confirmed that the Nigerian government has resumed the payment of subsidies on petrol, despite President Bola Tinubu’s promise to end the subsidy during his swearing-in speech on May 29, 2023. The IMF expressed concerns that the government had capped the prices of fuel at retail stations, partially reversing the

Nigerian youths have declared a national prayer against the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmoud Yakubu, for allegedly rigging the 2023 presidential election. The youths claimed that Yakubu’s cash-and-carry 2023 presidential election was the reason for the current hardship Nigerians were going through because of the anti-people’s policies of President Bola

The recent death of Mansur Abdullahi, a promising graduate turned farmer and trader, has sparked protests in the Rigachikun community on the outskirts of Kaduna city. Mansur, who was hit by a bullet during a political skirmish, tragically passed away, leading to demonstrations and road blockades by aggrieved youths demanding justice. The community was engulfed

Good morning, and welcome to today’s summary of key events from Nigerian Newspapers. Super Eagles Lose to Elephants in AFCON Final The Super Eagles of Nigeria suffered a heartbreaking defeat in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, losing to the Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire. Despite taking the lead in the 38th minute

Former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, has blamed former President Muhammadu Buhari for the current hardship in Nigeria. Speaking during a virtual religious event on Sunday, Sanusi said that Buhari’s administration failed to heed his counsel on how to salvage the country from economic woes. However, Sanusi also stated that it would be unfair to

Benue State, known as Nigeria’s food basket, is grappling with an escalating crisis as heavily armed herdsmen, reportedly clad in military camouflage, target residents in over 200 villages. The toll over the past three months has been staggering, with over 500 lives allegedly lost in three local government areas within Benue South Senatorial District. Villages

The Kano State Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has taken a strong stance against the hoarding of essential commodities in the state. The commission confiscated several warehouses in Dawanau International Grains Market, Singer Market, and Kwari Textiles Market, which contained a significant amount of hoarded food items, including spaghetti, rice, pasta, sugar, and more.

Access Holdings on Sunday confirmed that its group CEO Herbert Wigwe died in a helicopter crash in the United States. “Dr. Wigwe died alongside his wife and son on Friday, February 9, 2024 in a helicopter accident in the United States of America,” said Sunday Ekwochi, Access Holdings company secretary, in a statement. “The entire

“The NTSB about an hour ago arrived at the scene of the accident for investigation. Last night at 8.45 pm, an Airbus, EC130 helicopter departed Palm Springs, California enroute to Boulder in Nevada. At about 10.8pm, the helicopter impacted Halloran Springs , California.  Halloran Springs is about 75 miles northeast Boulder. “Two crew members and

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The CEO of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe, has been feared killed in a chopper crash in California. He was reportedly on board with about five others believed to be his wife, son and Abimbola Ogunbanjo, the group chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc, (NGX Group), when

21 days before his tragic death in a helicopter crash, Herbert Wigwe, the CEO of Access Holdings, shared a profound message on his official X handle, urging his followers to cherish life as a precious gift. In the tweet, he expressed the importance of living with purpose, kindness, and gratitude, and making every moment count.

Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of Roosevelt Herbert Wigwe, the Co-founder of Access Bank and founder of Wigwe University. Wigwe, his wife, son, and lawyer, Abimbola Ogunbanjo, died in a helicopter crash on Friday while en route to

Nigeria is reeling from the devastating news of the passing of Hilbert Wigwe, the esteemed CEO of Access Bank, along with his wife, son, and three others. The group tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash while en route to California for the Super Bowl. The nation is engulfed in grief as it mourns

The CEO of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe, his wife Chizoba, their son, and four others, including the Group Chairman of the Nigerian Export Group, Abimbola Ogunbanjo, tragically lost their lives in a chopper crash in California on Friday night, February 9. The chopper was en route to Las Vegas when it crashed near the border

Peter Obi, Former Governor and Businessman, Receives Letters from Queen & UK Prime Minister for £5m Annual Business Turnover In a recent revelation, former Work Party 2023 official applicant, Peter Obi, shares insights about his business in the United Kingdom, where he receives letters from both the Queen and the Prime Minister acknowledging his business’s