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Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has praised President Bola Tinubu for making remarkable progress in his 22 months in office, pointing out that Nigerians’ lives have improved since he assumed office. Omokri also commended former President Muhammadu Buhari’s recent declaration of loyalty to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), saying it contradicted former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai’s claim that his recent defection to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) had the former president’s blessing. The former governor, who defected from the APC last week, claimed that he got the nod of the erstwhile president to make his move. However,…

Urges Tinubu To Caution MinisterThe Ijaw National Congress (INC) has tackled the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike for calling the Ijaws the ‘minority of minorities’. INC in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Ezonebi Oyakemeagbegha, which was made available to newsmen on Friday after a crucial meeting, said the minister’s assertion betrays a “lack of intellectual depth.” Oyakemeagbegha alleged that Wike made the comment under the influence of misinformation, stating that given his eight-year tenure as governor of Rivers State, he is expected to have a more informed understanding of the state’s history. He said Wike’s…

The United States’ decision to expel South Africa’s ambassador was “regrettable”, the office of the president said Saturday, urging “diplomatic decorum” between the two nations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that ambassador Ebrahim Rasool was no longer welcome in the United States because he was “a race-baiting politician” who hates US President Donald Trump. “The Presidency has noted the regrettable expulsion of South Africa’s Ambassador to the United States of America, Mr. Ebrahim Rasool,” it said in a statement “The Presidency urges all relevant and impacted stakeholders to maintain the established diplomatic decorum in their engagement with the…

• HURIWA Warns Against Impeachment Plot Against FubaraThe Rivers State House of Assembly has passed three critical bills aimed at strengthening the state’s legislative framework and improving governance. The bills, which were passed during the Assembly’s 136th Legislative Sitting on Friday, will be forwarded to Governor Siminalayi Fubara for assent. The three bills passed by the Assembly are the Rivers State House of Assembly (Powers and Privileges) Bill, 2025; the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) Bill, 2025; and the Rivers State Local Government Bill, 2025. The Guardian learnt that the Rivers State House of Assembly (Powers and Privileges)…

Chima Azubuike The Director of Research at the Centre for Population and Environmental Development, Dr Johnson Dudu, has raised concerns over the impact of insecurity in the North-East on food sufficiency, stating that many women farmers now require escorts to access their farms. Dudu made this statement on Thursday during a one-day empowerment programme for Women in Pastoralism and Agriculture in Nigeria’s Sahel region. The policy workshop was organised with support from Cowater International, the International Development Research Centre, and the Supporting Pastoralism and Agriculture in Recurrent and Protracted Crises programme, funded by the United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth & Development…

Davido is gearing up for the release of his fifth studio album, fittingly titled ‘5ive,’ and he’s setting the stage with a brand-new single, ‘Still Be There.’ As the third track on the forthcoming album, ‘Still Be There’ appears to be a reflection on resilience, longevity, and staying relevant despite life’s challenges. Davido looks back on his journey, celebrating over a decade at the top (“Twelve years, I’m still on top”) while acknowledging moments of introspection. Yet, through it all, he remains committed to his craft and financial success (“Anywhere money dey make, dem call me, I will be there…

The recent recognition of Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, by non-indigenes residing in the state, underscores his dedication to inclusive governance and unity. This honour reflects the widespread appreciation of his leadership style, which embraces all ethnic groups, ensuring that every resident of Delta benefits from the government’s policies and programs, regardless of their origins. Governor Oborevwori’s administration remains committed to fostering peace, development, and equal opportunities for both indigenes and non-indigenes. Through his emphasis on inclusivity, he has strengthened social cohesion and enhanced economic participation among Delta’s diverse communities. The recognition by non-indigenous groups is a…

The immediate past Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has denied the allegation of corruption leveled against him by former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Obasanjo, in his newly released book, ‘Nigeria: Past and Future’ alleged that corruption was at its worst under former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, with Malami being a strong supporter of such practices. “The most atrocious waste, enthronement of corruption, and discouragement of officials fighting corruption” occurred under President Buhari’s administration, with Malami playing a central role,” said Obasanjo as he went further to describe the former AGF as a “devil’s workshop.”…

Lead Auctioneer and Managing Director of CR Limited, Ade Onanuga, has stressed the need for auctioneers to embrace high integrity, professionalism, and customer satisfaction in order to succeed in the industry. Speaking during  the  recent auctioning of forfeited and abandoned vehicles by Lagos State government, he recalled: ‘’This is the third time we are autioning for the Lagos State government. So far, so good, we have not messed up, otherwise they wouldn’t call us year-in year- out. There are other companies who are interested in the job but as long as we satisfy our clients, I don’t see any…

What informs the frequent trips by Nigeria’s Fourth Republic vice president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, to the Ota residence of his former principal, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo? To make sense of such volleys one has to move back into history to connect it with the present. When Sylvester Stallone declared that “the last fight is on the mountain, you finish and go,” a similar fight seems to await Atiku and his political career as the 2027 general election draws closer. For, come 2027, whether he likes it or not – no matter what he does – signs are clear that unless…