Abia PDP conference raided by security forces over assembly not authorised

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gathering that had been scheduled to take place at a community square in Obingwa LGA, Abia State, was suddenly moved to a different location, causing chaos on Friday. Operation Crush, a combined security outfit from Abia State, arrived unexpectedly, prompting the transfer. The audience scattered in all directions before reassembling … Read more

The Supreme Court is enraged at malicious allegations made against justices and the system

Once again, the highest court in the land has sent a strong message: don’t spread rumours and misinformation that attack the judges on its bench or the judiciary in general. On Saturday, the highest court once again made it clear that it will not stand for the intentional spread of false information with the goal … Read more

Allegedly, young people in Katsina storm the Hisbah office because of coerced haircuts

The Tandama neighbourhood in Katsina state’s Danja Local Government Area was already on edge when a fight broke out between youngsters and Hisbah Corps personnel, leaving multiple authorities hurt. Officials from the Hisbah challenged a group of youths over getting haircuts, which is seen as immodest according to Islamic moral standards, according to security expert … Read more

Brit-Indian pulls through deadly crash that claimed 200 lives

The sole confirmed survivor of the fatal Air India Flight AI171 crash that happened near Ahmedabad Airport on Monday morning is thought to be Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, a 40-year-old British-Indian from London. According to the first accounts, the disaster had claimed the lives of forty individuals. With the confirmation of over 200 deaths, the expected … Read more

Despite its flaws, democracy is still the best option—Adebayo

Adewale Adebayo, a presidential candidate for the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in 2023, has stated that democracy is the only way to choose leaders for a nation. During Thursday’s visit to MKO Abiola’s apartment in Ikeja by members of the Pro-June 12 Movement and the Patriots, Adebayo made this statement. According to the SDP chieftain, … Read more

Accused police officers in Akure allegedly helped disrupt a peaceful protest

On Thursday in Akure, the capital of Ondo State, a peaceful rally was disrupted. Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate under the African Action Congress (AAC), accused the Nigeria Police Force of assisting the individuals responsible. Sowore claims that the protesters wanted to bring attention to issues with Nigerian leadership and democratic rights. He said … Read more

Fayemi blasts Tinubu on June 12 for leaving the Kudirat Radio team out of national awards

No one was acknowledged for championing the “Kudirat Radio” during the June 12 conflict, according to Kayode Fayemi, a former governor of Ekiti State. President Bola Tinubu acknowledged the people behind the Kudirat FM initiative, which Fayemi oversaw, and he made it clear that he was not pleased with it. In observance of Democracy Day, … Read more

Nigerian youths, “See yourselves as participants not spectators,” says Imo Governor Uzodimma

Instead of sitting on the sidelines, young Nigerians should be involved in shaping their country’s political landscape, according to Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma. On Thursday, in Abuja, the governor delivered the charge at a Democracy Day lecture held in remembrance of June 12. He claims that institutions are not enough to sustain a democracy; … Read more

Herdsmen assaults in Benue were not sponsored by us—NASS members respond to Gov. Alia’s lying The Governor Alia

Governor Hyacinth Alia accused members of the Benue State National Assembly Caucus of supporting attacks in the state; the caucus has disputed the accusation. According to Governor Alia, who made the accusation during an interview on national television, “…some politicians who are very functional, and are in the National Assembly, and are in Abuja, are … Read more