Who are you? Keep quiet! - Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, and Arise TV anchor, Rufai Oseni, clash on air (video)

A mild drama ensued on Arise TV this morning, October 7, when one of the TV station's anchors, Rufai Oseni, and the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, almost came for each other.

Why the term General Iyeki was rejected by the Oba of Benin

The Iyeki position and how it should not be politicized, and why the term General Iyeki was rejected by the Oba of Benin. It’s very important we understand the nature of Benin Tradition and the importance of the Iyeki to the various markets they reside.

Oba Of Benin Ewuare II Tells Tinubu’s Daughter: ‘Iyaloja-General Not Recognised In Benin Culture’

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has cautioned Mrs. Folashade Ojo-Tinubu, daughter of President Bola Tinubu, against referring to herself as Iyaloja-General within the Benin Kingdom, stressing that the title does not exist in Benin culture.

Hardship in Nigeria getting out of control, Abdulsalami tells FG

The former military head of state, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd), has warned that the economic hardship in Nigeria is getting out of control and he urged the government to act fast.

Even Abacha was more accessible than President Tinubu - Salihu Lukman

The former National Vice Chairman, Northwest, of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Salihu Lukman, has described President Bola Tinubu as inaccessible.

Bode George asks Atiku to wait till 2031 for presidency

The political clash between former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, intensified on Wednesday, August 28, as George urged Atiku to wait until 2031 if he wishes to run for the presidency again.

Why Atiku can’t contest in 2027 — Bode George

 

The relationship between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Bode George, yesterday, soured as the latter told the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election to wait till 2031 if he wants to contest again.

Bode George is a commodore who paradoxically embraces tribalism and undermines the very principles of the military - Atiku

Former Vice-President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has strongly criticized a statement made by PDP Board of Trustees (BoT) member, Bode George, who suggested that Nigerian would not have been stable if Atiku had won the 2023 Presidential elections.

Matawalle reacts after being accused by successor Gov Lawal of being involved in banditry while he was governor

The Minister of State, Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has reacted to allegations made by his successor, the Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, that he is involved in banditry issues in the state. 

"Information shows Matawale was fully involved in banditry issues" Zamfara Governor accuses his predecessor

The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, has alleged that the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, was fully involved in banditry activities when he was the State Governor.

If you look clinically at the people in government today, some of them should be permanently behind bars for their criminal misconduct - Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for the imprisonment of corrupt politicians, stating that “thieves cannot provide just governance.

'Shey na fabric we go chop?'- Nigerians react to National Unity fabric to be worn on October 1

Nigerians have reacted to social media after First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, unveiled the OneNigeria/UnityFabric, which she described as a symbol of national unity. 

''You have disappointed Nigerians who thought you were the messiah they were waiting for'' - Gani Adams tells President Tinubu

The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has lashed out at the President Bola Tinubu-led administration saying it is becoming indifferent, insensitive and unresponsive to the plights of Nigerians. 

Nigeria Turning Into Gov’t of Tinubu, By Tinubu, For Tinubu; Citizens’ Future Mortgaged To Him, His Family And Associates –Atiku.

The former Vice President said, “Just as Alpha Beta, Primero, and others act as Tinubu’s proxies in Lagos, managing critical sectors and generating revenue for him and his family, he has begun to replicate this at the federal level." Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, asserts that the future of Nigerians has been effectively mortgaged to President Bola Tinubu, his family, and associates.

Armed forces requires 200 million rounds of ammunition yearly and it'll cost government N600 billion – Defence Minister

Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has said that the Armed Forces of Nigeria requires 200m rounds of ammunition annually for its operations, costing the government at least two dollars per ammunition.

Saving Dangote Refinery from the “Nigerian Factor”

If all was well, Dangote Refinery, the world’s largest single-train, 650,000 bpd capacity oil refinery, would have reached its peak production by now, and our fuel energy challenges might have considerably eased off.

Nobody Is Out To Sabotage Dangote’s Refinery, He’s Now In An Industry With Bigger Players -Dumebi Kachikwu

Dumebi Kachikwu says it’s illogical for anyone to want to frustrate Dangote Refinery, especially during an FX crisis. Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2023 general elections, Dumebi Kachikwu, has said that there is no sabotage against the Dangote Refinery but rather, Aliko Dangote has just stepped into an industry where there are bigger players, different from his when he had a monopoly or was part of a duopoly in Nigeria’s food and cement sectors.

Dangote Refinery Accuses IOCs Of Sabotage Over Crude Supply, Alleges Conspiracy To Ensure Failure

Dangote refinery has accused multinationals of hiking crude prices to sabotage the refinery’s local crude supply. 

Return To Old Anthem: ‘Will It Solve Current Hardship?’ – Nigerians React

The lawmakers say the current anthem is unrealistic, hence the move to revert, however, many Nigerians have seen the bill in a different light.

Kano State High Court bars Aminu Ado Bayero from parading himself as Emir of Kano

A Kano State High Court has issued an order preventing Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero from continuing to present himself as the Emir of Kano.