The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun distributing sensitive materials to various local government areas in Edo State ahead of the governorship election scheduled for Saturday. The process, taking place at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) premises along Ring Road, is being supervised by party agents. Several commercial…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo expressed his condolences to the people and government of Borno State following last week’s devastating flood in Maiduguri, which claimed at least 30 lives and displaced over a million residents. Donations to Borno, including support from the Federal Government, have exceeded N17 billion. In a message…
The candidacy of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s trailblazing leader at the World Trade Organization (WTO), was anticipated since July, and her prospects seem promising—provided there’s no repeat of Donald Trump’s 2020 block on her nomination. Okonjo-Iweala, the first African and woman to head the WTO, is now pursuing a second term…
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has strongly criticized the recent increase in school fees imposed by both the Federal and Lagos State governments, labeling the move as unlawful. In July 2023, the federal government raised fees for Unity Schools from N45,000 to N100,000 per term, representing a hike of over…
The pop star finally spoke up on the night of the first debate between VP Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. In response to Taylor Swift’s public endorsement of the Democratic ticket via an Instagram post signed “Childless Cat Lady,” Kamala Harris and Tim Walz joined the excitement by releasing friendship…
Widespread concern is spreading across social media following reports of the disappearance of anonymous whistleblower PIDOM Nigeria, as investigative journalist David Hundeyin has sounded the alarm about the situation. PIDOMNIGERIA Disappearance Sparks Concern as Journalist David Hundeyin Raises Alarm on X.com David Hundeyin has voiced suspicions of foul play regarding…
Nigerian singer Peter Okoye, better known as Mr P, has openly criticized his twin brother Paul Okoye, known as Rudeboy, in a heartfelt and candid letter shared on Instagram. In the letter, Peter addresses long-standing issues between the siblings, particularly Paul’s remarks that seem to diminish Peter’s role in their…
Nigeria’s D’Tigress have made history by advancing to the quarter-finals of the women’s basketball event at the 2024 Paris Olympics, marking the country’s first-ever appearance in the last eight of the Olympic basketball tournament. This remarkable achievement was sealed with a decisive 79-70 victory over Canada in their final group…
During the opening session of the 2024 African Caucus Meeting on Friday, President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, attributed Nigeria’s stringent economic reforms to the broader global economic turbulence. Tinubu highlighted the Federal Government’s ambitious policies designed to steer the nation through the adverse effects of these…
In Nigeria, widespread protests have erupted under the banner of “End Bad Governance,” driven by the deteriorating economic conditions and rising cost of living. These protests, which began on August 1, 2024, have seen thousands of Nigerians taking to the streets in major cities such as Lagos, Abuja, and Kano.…