Atiku Abubakar’s recent post, where he claimed to be receiving support from “state chairmen of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC),” only exposes the contradictions, desperation, and disunity that have always trailed his political career. Once again, the former Vice President has shown Nigerians that he is more interested in political survival than in genuine service. It is rather shameful that Atiku, who presided over Nigeria’s economic missteps during his time as Vice President, now parades himself as a redeemer. Nigerians have not forgotten the scandalous privatization policies he championed—policies that sold national assets to cronies, leaving the people…
Author: Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has officially lifted the state of emergency that gripped Rivers State for six months, paving the way for Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other elected officials to return to their posts. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Presidency, Tinubu said the emergency rule was necessary to resolve what he described as a “total paralysis of governance” that plagued the state earlier in the year. The emergency was first announced on March 18, 2025. The crisis in Rivers had stemmed from an acrimonious rift between Governor Fubara and 27 lawmakers who aligned with the Speaker…
When former Minister of Interior and ex-Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, took to the podium at the so-called Conscience Forum meeting to promote the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nigerians were reminded of a troubling truth: a man who could not manage his own house is now attempting to speak as though he holds the key to the nation’s future. Aregbesola’s political record is riddled with contradictions. In Osun State, his years as governor left behind a trail of debt and disillusionment. Workers were subjected to half salaries and unpaid arrears, infrastructure projects were abandoned midway, and the much-touted “Opon…
Atiku Abubakar’s latest post, where he positions himself as a savior concerned about Nigeria’s deteriorating security, is a thin veil over a history of leadership weaknesses and political selfishness that disqualify him from claiming moral authority today. His finger-wagging over the current situation ignores the glaring shadow of mismanagement from his own record in public service, exposing a man whose words often contradict his actions. As a former Vice President and influential politician, Atiku’s tenure was marked by inconsistent policies that cooled the economic fire, failed to deliver security reforms, and widened regional and ethnic divisions instead of healing them.…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has once again come under fire from Nigerians online after his latest political engagement with the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere. Obi, who met with Afenifere’s leader Oba Oladipo Olaitan on 16 September 2025, also held discussions with other leaders under the Nigerian ethnic nationality umbrella comprising PANDEF and the Middle Belt Forum. In a statement released after the meeting, Obi praised Afenifere for their “courage for always standing out for fearless justice and the unity of our country,” while urging them to continue their advocacy. According to him, the closed-door talks focused on…
President Bola Tinubu’s economic blueprint received a major boost on Tuesday as the Federal Government unveiled a robust package of agricultural reforms aimed at revolutionising food security and creating over 21 million jobs. Vice President Kashim Shettima made the announcement at the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum in Abuja. He described hunger as a unifying challenge that demands urgent action. “Nothing unifies humanity as much as hunger. It is the great equaliser that reveals our vulnerabilities and the shared fragility of our existence,” he said. The initiative is anchored on Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises poverty…
In a sharp reaction to former Anambra State governor Peter Obi’s recent visit to Professor Isa Ali Pantami, Bashir Ahmad, OON, has accused critics of double standards, particularly singling out activist Serah Ibrahim for what he described as inconsistency in her political attacks. Ahmad, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), recalled that in 2021, Ibrahim had branded Pantami’s supporters as “terrorists,” even going as far as labeling Pantami’s late superior, a former Nigerian president, with the same term. He further noted that she accused him personally of backing terrorism. However, with Obi now openly associating with Pantami — including…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has earned widespread commendation from Nigeria’s aviation industry for his decisive suspension of the proposed 4 percent Free on Board (FOB) levy on imports, a move stakeholders say reflects his proactive and people-centered leadership. The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), through a statement signed by its President, Abdulmunaf Sarina, hailed the decision as proof that the President is deeply committed to protecting critical sectors of the economy and fostering an environment conducive to growth. According to the statement, the move is “a clear demonstration of President Tinubu’s commitment to creating a business-friendly environment, protecting jobs, and…
The Federal Government has expressed optimism that Nigeria’s economy will soon achieve single-digit inflation, following a recent report showing a decline in the rate of price increases. Dr. Tope Fasua, Special Adviser to the President on Economic Matters, explained during a television interview that citizens should begin to see more economic relief in the coming months. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) data for August 2025 revealed that headline inflation fell to 20.12 percent, down from 21.88 percent in July. This represents a 1.76 percent drop and a significant year-on-year reduction of 12.03 percent compared to 32.15 percent in August…
President Bola Tinubu will return to Abuja on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, ending his vacation earlier than expected. According to his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has concluded his work vacation ahead of schedule and will return to Abuja on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, to resume official duties.” Tinubu embarked on the vacation on September 4, spending time in France before planning to continue in the United Kingdom. However, during his Paris stay, he held a significant meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron. The discussions focused on bilateral cooperation and international security. This…