William Ruto, president of Kenya, has said his recent comment about Nigerians and the English language was misquoted and taken out of context. Speaking at the Kenya Mining Investment Conference and Expo 2026 in Nairobi, Ruto said the remark was made during what he described as a private conversation. “I was speaking to my fellow…
Shehu Sani, former senator representing Kaduna Central, has said Nigeria’s leading political figures share the same ideological foundation, arguing that a change in government may not translate to real change for citizens. Speaking in a recent interview on the Honest Bunch Podcast, Sani said President Bola Tinubu, Peter Obi, and Atiku Abubakar all subscribe to…
Ireti Kingibe, senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has raised concerns over changes made to the Electoral Act 2026, saying the final version deviates significantly from the original reform proposal. Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Monday, Kingibe said the document developed by stakeholders was altered after extensive consultations. She said she…
The Lagos state government has denied reports that Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of the state, has been asked to resign on health grounds. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Gboyega Akosile, special adviser on media and publicity to the governor, described the report published by Sahara Reporters as false. “We have noted with concern a false…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of orchestrating the recent crisis in the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) following speculation about a possible opposition coalition. In a post on X on Tuesday, Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesperson of the ADC, alleged that the development reflects a broader pattern of interference in opposition…
Majeed Dahiru, a public affairs analyst, has said credible elections are the only way to prevent civil unrest in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general election. Dahiru spoke during an interview on Nigeria Info FM while reacting to the “Operation Wetie” remark made by Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, at the opposition summit in…
Apostle Johnson Suleman, a Televangelist, has urged Nigerians to reject any government that fails to guarantee security, saying citizens should not reward poor performance with re-election. In a Sunday message that has gone viral, the senior pastor of Omega Fire Ministries said insecurity and hardship have worsened, leaving many Nigerians struggling to survive. “Don’t vote…
Omoyele Sowore, activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, has taunted Abubakar Malami, former attorney-general of the federation (AGF), over his ongoing legal troubles. Sowore made the remark during an interaction with Malami at a court premises in Abuja. “Now you know what it feels to be prosecuted,” Sowore told the former minister. Malami and his…
Refinery Faces Pressure Amid Rising Crude Costs A senior official of Dangote Petroleum Refinery says the company subsidises petrol and diesel supplied to Nigeria. He explained that the refinery sells petrol at about ₦1,200 per litre. He said this price sits below current market realities due to rising global crude costs. Global Oil Shock Pushes…
Archaeologists in Italy have used artificial intelligence for the first time to recreate the appearance of a victim of the eruption that destroyed Pompeii nearly 2,000 years ago. The AI-generated image, released on Monday by the Pompeii Archaeological Park, shows a man crouching in fear. He shields himself with a large bowl while Mount Vesuvius…
