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The call by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to raise the salaries of Nigeria’s political leaders has ignited anger across the country, and Peter Obi is amplifying that outrage. The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party has slammed the move as “a shameless grab for more at the expense of Nigeria’s struggling majority,” warning that the proposal reflects the widening gulf between leaders and the people they govern. “At a time when millions of Nigerians cannot afford food, when workers and security personnel are underpaid and overstretched, the idea of politicians awarding themselves a 100% pay…

In a sustained effort to rid the Federal Capital Territory of illicit drugs and related crimes, officers attached to the Anti-Narcotics Section of the FCT Police Command carried out coordinated raids across identified black spots in the last three weeks and arrested 116 suspects. However, following diligent screening, 89 suspects were released, while the remaining 27 were charged to court for public nuisance and possession of illicit drugs and substances. According to the spokesperson for the command, SP Josephine Adeh, the raids covered areas including Asokoro, Trademore, Mapape, Kurudu, Kubwa, Gwarimpa, Jikwoyi, Utako, Life Camp, Zuba, and Karshi. Adeh said…

Chima Azubuike Global philanthropist and Chair of the Gates Foundation, Bill Gates, has lauded Gombe State for its groundbreaking reforms in the health sector, describing the state’s approach as inspiring and results-driven. In a personal letter to the State Government, addressed through the Executive Secretary of the Gombe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency and the Chief Executive of Human Capital Managers Nigeria Limited, Gates expressed deep appreciation for the state’s innovative leadership and commitment to improving health outcomes for its citizens. This was contained in a press statement signed by the Director-General, Press Affairs, Ismaila Misilli, which was obtained by…

Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has said that the Nigerian Armed Forces are not only battling domestic insecurity but also playing a critical role in protecting neighbouring countries from the spillover of terrorism and organised crime. Speaking during a televised interview, Musa explained that Nigeria’s geographical position and porous borders mean that threats such as insurgency, banditry and arms smuggling often spread across national boundaries. As a result, he said, the Nigerian military frequently undertakes joint operations with regional partners to contain these threats before they destabilise the wider West African subregion. “Nigeria does not operate in isolation,”…

National Woman Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. (Dr) Amina Darasimi Bryhm, has warned that unless urgent steps are taken to empower women and youth, Nigeria risks losing its competitive edge in governance and leadership. Nigeria’s political leadership has continued to lag behind its African peers, particularly in terms of women’s representation, a situation that threatens the country’s democratic growth and socio-economic development. Addressing a gathering of scholars, policymakers, and young leaders at the inaugural lecture of the African Institute for Statecraft International (AISI) yesterday, Mrs. Bryhm said that Nigeria’s youth, who are tagged the so-called leaders of…

Victor Boniface is on the brink of beginning a new chapter in Italy after AC Milan secured an agreement to sign the Nigerian forward from Bayer Leverkusen on an initial loan deal, Soccernet.ng reports. The move, confirmed by transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, will see Milan pay €5 million for the loan, with the option of making the transfer permanent for a further €24 million. Should that clause be triggered, Boniface, who came close to joining Saudi club Al Nassr in January, would be tied to the Rossoneri until 2030. Victor Boniface. Photo Credit: IMAGO The 24-year-old striker becomes the seventh…

A frontline governorship aspirant on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Wole Oluyede, has said that his party and the All Progressives Congress (APC) are the real and top contenders for the 2026 Ekiti State gubernatorial election. He also downplayed the emergence African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition and defection of some PDP and APC bigwigs to the party, saying that will not in any way affect the chances of his party in the forthcoming poll. The Australia-based medical doctor spoke while declaring his intention to contest the election in his hometown Ikere Ekiti, at Ward 03 (Igele Akosun)…

Nigerian attacker Tolu Arokodare was previously on the books of Fulham, who were vying for his signature earlier in the 2025 summer transfer window… London club, Fulham FC, have shifted their transfer focus from Genk striker Tolu Arokodare to FC Basel winger Philip Otele, Soccernet.ng reports.  Reports suggest that the former CFR Cluj could soon join compatriots Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey at Craven Cottage. According to Give Me Sport, the Cottagers have added the 26-year-old attacker to their shortlist as boss Marco Silva looks to bolster his frontline before the transfer window closes. Nigeria and FC Basel winger Philip…

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Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court, Lagos has restrained the Inspector-General of Police and other senior officers from arresting, detaining, or interrogating popular on-air personality and comedian, Chinedu Emmanuel Ani, widely known as Nedu Wazobia, in connection with a contractual dispute with a business partner. The court granted the interim order following an ex-parte application filed by Nedu and five others seeking the protection of their fundamental rights. The order specifically restrains the Inspector-General of Police, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police at Alagbon, and other officers from summoning or detaining the applicants over a dispute with the 6th…