The Nigerian Bar Association has decried what it described as “disingenuous litigation” in intra-party disputes, warning that the trend threatens Nigeria’s democracy and the rule of law. In a statement issued on Friday, Afam Osigwe, president of the association, said the bar had been closely monitoring recent political and legal developments ahead of the 2027…
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the 2023 governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Lagos state has insisted that there is no leadership vacuum in the African Democratic Congress, dismissing claims of internal disarray within the party. Rhodes-Vivour spoke on Wednesday during an interview on Politics Today, where he maintained that the party’s leadership transition was duly conducted…
Idris Zekeris, social commentator, activist, and electoral reform advocate has accused President Bola Tinubu of attempting to weaken opposition politics in Nigeria, warning that the country risks sliding into a one-party system. Speaking during an interview on News Central on Thursday, Zekeris alleged that actions by institutions such as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said leaders who fail to deliver good governance should not seek re-election, warning that ineffective leadership harms all Nigerians. Obasanjo spoke during a recent interaction with business owners, where he criticised what he described as poor governance without mentioning any specific administration. “You can’t fail to govern people well and…
Reuben Abati, anchor of Arise Television’s Morning Show programme, has called on the Minister of Health, Mohammed Ali Pate, to prioritise strengthening Nigeria’s primary healthcare system before acquiring a health emergency helicopter. Abati’s comments came after a video went viral showing Pate reportedly in France negotiating agreements for the purchase of the helicopter. Speaking on…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that the rapid spread of false information through broadcast media is the “greatest threat” to the credibility of Nigeria’s 2027 general election. Joash Amupitan, chairman of the commission, made the warning on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, while addressing the 81st General Assembly of the Broadcasting Organisations of…
Investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo has criticised President Bola Tinubu and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for causing hardship to Lagos residents during the commissioning of the Ojota-Opebi link bridge on Wednesday. In a post on X, Soyombo said thousands of commuters in the Opebi-Ikeja corridor were stranded for several hours, with some trapped in traffic…
The Covenant University has denied allegations of negligence in the death of Toluwase Jesutunmise Emmanuel, a 500-level student of Building Technology in the institution. Earlier, social media was awash with claims that there was no oxygen supply at its medical centre and that staff resorted to prayers instead of providing urgent medical attention to the…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) chapter at the University of Jos (UNIJOS) has declared an indefinite strike over the delayed payment of lecturers’ March 2026 salaries and unpaid Earned Academic Allowances (EAA). In a statement issued on Tuesday, Jurbe Molwus, chairman of ASUU UNIJOS, said the strike would commence on Wednesday, with lecturers…
Pope Leo XIV has described the ongoing war involving Iran as “unjust” and incapable of resolving global tensions, calling for an immediate return to dialogue and peaceful negotiations. In a recent interview, the pontiff urged world leaders and citizens to reject violence and prioritise diplomacy, warning that the conflict is worsening global instability. “In English,…
