Contrary to his claims that he was suspending his plans for further studies abroad because President Tinubu wants to arrest him and he is not a coward, Nasir el-Rufai is fearful of arrest and prosecution by the Trump administration, which is the real reason he wants to sit tight in Nigeria. It may be recalled […] More
In his post, Mr Gambaryan provided details of the bribe demand, including the date it occurred and the conditions under which it was demanded. Tigran Gambaryan, the head of financial crime of crypto firm Binance, who was detained in Nigeria for several months, has named three Nigerian lawmakers who he claimed demanded a $150 million […] More
I stand strongly with Malam Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser, in his strong and open rebuke of the Canadian authorities for refusing visas to Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa OFR, the highest-ranking uniformed officer in our armed forces, and some in his entourage. Denying the CDS a visa was a […] More
The cynical strategy of Nigeria’s “divide and rule”, is starkly illuminated in the manipulation of ethnic tensions, where the reported contracting of Ijaw boys to kill Igbo people serves not just as an act of violence, but as a deliberate ploy to perpetuate discord amongst Easterners, ensuring the indigenous groups remain fragmented and less likely […] More
There is a saying which states that “a man who is ignorant, and does not acknowledge his ignorance is nothing far from a fool.” If there is any place where this adage finds practical expression, it is in the Nigerian judiciary – a system that often appears confused by the dispensation and application of the […] More
It is often said that in Nigeria, the constitution is like a traffic light at a busy intersection mostly ignored, except when convenient. And in the case of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), it seems the government prefers to treat the very laws it swore to uphold as a suggestion […] More
Yesterday, Amotekun busted a s*x trafficking syndicate in Ogun state. Where they lure kids and use them as s*x slaves charging customers as low as ₦1k per session. 14yr old victim said they brought her from Akwa Ibom on the promise’s that she’ll work as a sales girl. On getting there, they gave her some […] More
Mr Ola Olukoyede, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has staunchly supported the agency’s current efforts to combat internet fraudsters, commonly referred to as Yahoo Yahoo boys, even in the face of criticism. “We are doing the work. Last year alone, we had over 11,000 petitions, investigated close to 9,000, and […] More
Residents of Maru, Zamfara State, on Thursday morning blocked major roads leading to Gusau and Sokoto in protest over a fresh bandit attack that left 32 people abducted, including the town’s chief imam and his family. The blockade, which began around 9:00 a.m., paralyzed movement as angry residents prevented vehicles from entering or leaving the […] More
Operation of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested two suspected cultists in the early hours of Sunday, 10th February 2025. The suspects, identified as Okey Bright, popularly called “B in Fine Boy”, 21, and Daniel Prince, 22, were arrested around 4:00 a.m. on Monday while they were returning from their confraternity’s annual conference at […] More
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has addressed the altercation involving its personnel and police officers in Warri, Delta State, on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, assuring that the matter has been resolved. A statement by Air Vice Marshal Olusola Akinboyewa, NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, on Thursday, said the Commander of the concerned NAF […] More
Residents of Zouéra, a commune in Mali’s Tombouctou region, are fleeing their homes following alleged exactions by the Malian army and Russian mercenary group, Wagner, sources said on Thursday. Moretaine than a dozen civilians have been killed in the last 48 hours, with reports of arbitrary executions and widespread fear among the population. “The army […] More