-
‘Absolute insult, disrespectful’ – Obasanjo slams NNPCL for open invitation to tour refineries
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticized the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for what he termed a disrespectful invitation to tour the newly refurbished Port Harcourt and Warri refineries. Obasanjo, through his spokesperson Kehinde Akinyemi, expressed displeasure on Friday, stating that the invitation lacked the formality befitting a former president’s office. The invite followed Obasanjo’s earlier criticism of NNPCL for rejecting Aliko Dangote’s $750 million offer to manage the Port Harcourt and Kaduna refineries,…
Read More » -
I have no regret supporting Tinubu, my opponents collected Atiku’s money – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that he has no regrets about backing President Bola Tinubu over the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in the 2023 elections. Speaking at a New Year luncheon at his country home in Obio-Akpor on Friday, Wike claimed that some of his opponents accepted funds from Atiku to oppose him but ultimately failed in their efforts. According to Wike: “I have no…
Read More » -
Nigerians worship money, treat rich people like deity – Rapper, Sasha P
Veteran Nigerian rapper Anthonia Yetunde Alabi, popularly known as Sasha P, has voiced concerns over the growing obsession with wealth in the country. The 41-year-old lamented that Nigerians increasingly measure a person’s worth by their riches, often elevating wealthy individuals to near-deity status. Sasha P emphasized that money does not define character but rather magnifies it. She also criticized the tendency in Nigeria to respond to insults or confrontations by questioning someone’s financial status, describing…
Read More » -
No Governor can take insults I received from Pro-Wike lawmakers – Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has defended his decision to present the 2025 budget to only three lawmakers, arguing that the 27 State House of Assembly members who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) have permanently forfeited their seats. Amid a political rift with his predecessor and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, Fubara asserted there is no legal recourse for the defected lawmakers to regain their positions. Speaking after…
Read More » -
It is unlawful and illegal for a landlord to unilaterally increase rent without first consulting or renegotiating the price with the tenant – Speed Darlington’s lawyer, Stan Alieke
Stan Alieke, the legal counsel for embattled singer Speed Darlington, has stated that it is illegal for landlords to unilaterally increase house rent. Alieke explained that Nigerian courts have consistently ruled in numerous cases that rent increases without consultation or renegotiation with the tenant are unlawful and invalid. He shared this in a post on Instagram. See his post below;
Read More » -
“Anybody in any opposition party who thinks that he is bigger than Obi right now is just deluded” Reno Omokri appears to throw subtle shade at his former principal Atiku Abubakar in post about Peter Obi
Reno Omokri has gone on Instagram to compliment Peter Obi. Reno, who regularly criticizes Peter Obi, took to Instagram to call the former Labour Party Presidential candidate the biggest opposition figure in Nigeria. He added that anyone who thinks he is bigger than Obi is “deluded”. This appears to attack Atiku Abubakar, whom Reno supported in the last election. Reno wrote on Instagram: “Peter Obi is currently the Number One opposition figure in Nigeria. Bar…
Read More » -
Tinubu spent 180 of his 580 days in office abroad – Obi
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s frequent overseas travels, noting that Tinubu has spent over 30% of his time in office—approximately 180 out of 580 days by December 29, 2024—on more than 30 recorded foreign trips. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja on January 2, Obi urged Tinubu to focus more on domestic issues in 2025, suggesting the President spend at least 20% of the year visiting…
Read More » -
Catholic priest arrested for shooting teenage boy dead over knockout during New Year mass in Imo
Rev. Fr. Joseph Enyinnaya, a Catholic priest in Imo State, has been arrested for allegedly shooting a teenage boy during a New Year Mass on January 1, 2025, at St. Columbus Catholic Church, Amaimo, Ikeduru LGA. The incident occurred as the priest attempted to disperse boys setting off knockouts in the church. According to a resident, the firearm accidentally discharged while the priest was checking it after firing shots into the air. The community has…
Read More » -
Let’s pray for Nigeria. So many people are struggling with hunger and poverty – US influencer, Woah Vicky says after her recent visit
American influencer Woah Vicky shared her observations after a recent visit to Nigeria. While acknowledging Lagos for its vibrant nightlife, she highlighted the widespread issues of hunger and poverty affecting many Nigerians. Vicky emphasized that the country needs prayers, meaningful support, and more than just tourism for entertainment.
Read More » -
Is it that you can’t afford it or that Oga is a dog? – Married Nigerian woman asks women who say ‘they can’t keep house helps because of their husbands’
Adaeze, a Nigerian mother of one, has spoken out to address women who claim they cannot retain house helps due to concerns about their husbands The lady in a post on Facebook questioned whether it is because they cannot afford it or because the husband is a dog
Read More » -
2027: No merger deal with PDP, NNPP yet – Peter Obi
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, has clarified that no merger deal has been finalized with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), or any other party. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on January 2, Obi urged political allies to unite in 2027 to challenge the All Progressives Congress (APC), which he accused of resource mismanagement. Obi criticized the nation’s security situation, highlighting widespread banditry, terrorism,…
Read More » -
Government has repeatedly treated Nigerian youths like Idiots – Pat Utomi
Political economist Prof. Pat Utomi has criticized successive Nigerian governments for consistently treating the country’s vast youth population with disregard, describing their approach as akin to treating them like “idiots.” Speaking during an interview on Channels TV. He said; “Governments have not been trustworthy in Nigeria, let’s be very frank. It has treated young people like they are idiots, repeatedly, and this is sad because most governments in Nigeria were first run by young people.…
Read More »