The National Rescue Mission (NRM), a leading opposition party in Ogun State, has rejected the outcome of last Saturday’s by-election in Remo Federal Constituency, describing the victory of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as “unfortunate” and “a political rape.” Speaking on the development, the Ogun State Chairman of the party, Hon. Olujobi Fayoyin, accused the APC of capitalizing on the low voter turnout to manipulate the process. He alleged that the election was marred by violence across the three local government areas that make up the constituency, leaving many voters too intimidated to exercise their civic rights. …
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The National Rescue Movement (NRM) in Ogun State, under the leadership of Chairman Hon. Olujobi Fayoyin, has outrightly rejected the results of the August 16, 2025, by-election in Remo Federal Constituency, where the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Adesola Elegbeji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner with 41,237 votes, defeating the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Bola Oluwole, who polled 14,324 votes. Speaking to journalists in Abeokuta, Fayoyin described the election as a fundamentally flawed process marred by irregularities, accusing the ruling APC of manipulating the outcome to maintain its grip on power. Fayoyin alleged that the…
The Dangote Group has stepped forward with a heartfelt commitment to provide full medical support for Ruth Otabor, the sister of BBNaija Season 7 winner Phyna, following a devastating accident involving one of its trucks. The incident, which took place on August 13, 2025, near Auchi Polytechnic in Edo State, left Ruth with severe injuries, including the amputation of one leg and critical damage to the other. This pledge came after public outcry, led by Phyna, who took to social media to demand justice and accountability, sparking widespread attention to the case. The company’s swift response reflects an effort to…
President Bola Tinubu is set to embark on a significant diplomatic journey, departing Abuja on Thursday, August 14, 2025, for a two-nation tour that includes Japan and Brazil. This high-profile trip begins with his attendance at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama, Japan, scheduled from August 20 to 22, 2025. The conference, themed “Co-create Innovative Solutions with Africa,” aims to foster economic transformation across the continent through private investment, innovation, and stronger institutions. Tinubu’s participation underscores Nigeria’s commitment to engaging with global partners to address critical issues like sustainable development and peace, making it a…
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s prominent 2023 presidential candidate, has sounded a serious alarm regarding Nigeria’s economic health, pinpointing a steep decline in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) as a major concern. He believes this downturn reflects deeper issues within the nation’s governance structure, which he argues is failing to attract the foreign capital needed for growth. Recent statistics from the National Bureau of Statistics paint a grim picture, showing a 70% drop in FDI to $126.29 million in the first quarter of 2025, a sharp fall from the $421.8 million recorded in the final quarter of 2024. This decline follows…
LAGOS, Nigeria (August 12, 2025) — The African Democratic Congress (ADC), a prominent Nigerian opposition party, is embroiled in a high-stakes controversy as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) intensifies investigations into its senior members. The anti-corruption agency’s actions, which the ADC denounces as politically motivated, have raised concerns about the state of democracy in Nigeria as the 2027 general elections approach.On Monday, August 11, 2025, the EFCC interrogated Senator Aminu Tambuwal, a former Sokoto State governor and influential ADC figure, over allegations of financial mismanagement involving ₦189 billion during his tenure. After several hours of questioning, Tambuwal was…
To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…
To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…
To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…
To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…
