How Governors Wrote Themselves a Golden Retirement
This Is What a Nigerian Governor Earns AFTER Office “Tighten your belt.” That’s what they told us. Fuel subsidy gone.Electricity tariffs up.School fees doubled.Meanwhile…Ex-governors?They’re still cashing out—every single month.Mansions. SUVs. Millions. What Happens After 4 Years in Power? Didn’t finish strong?Left your state in debt?Still entitled to: All on the state’s account. Wait—How Many of […]
The Soldier Who Became a Statesman: The Life and Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari
“Buhari is gone.” Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s former president, died quietly in London at 82. For many Nigerians, especially those of us born after 1999, he was just “Baba Go-Slow” — the man who came in 2015 with promises to clean up corruption, and left in 2023 with a sluggish economy and mixed reviews. But Buhari […]
Did We Waste Our Only Shot?
How Nigeria’s Dream of Greatness Slipped Away, One Misstep at a Time You probably didn’t know this… In 2005, Nigeria pulled off the impossible. We cleared $30 billion in debt owed to the Paris Club of creditors — the largest debt cancellation Africa had ever seen. For the first time in decades, we weren’t drowning […]
JUST IN: Appeal Court Affirms Okpebholo’s Election as Edo Governor, Ighodalo Heads to Supreme Court
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the election of Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the duly elected Governor of Edo State, dismissing the appeal filed by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Asue Ighodalo. A three-member panel led by Justice Mohammed Danjuma ruled that the appeal lacked merit and affirmed […]
JUST IN: Classroom Collapse Injures WAEC Candidates in Taraba During Heavy Storm
Several students writing the ongoing WAEC exams at Government Secondary School, Namnai, in Gassol LGA of Taraba State, were injured on Wednesday evening when their classrooms collapsed during a heavy rainstorm. The incident occurred around 6pm, trapping students, teachers, and supervisors under the debris. They were later rescued by local residents. Some students sustained serious […]
WAEC Blames English Exam Delay on Anti-Leak Measures, Apologises to Students
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has attributed the delay in the 2025 English Language examination to efforts aimed at preventing exam malpractice, particularly question paper leaks. The Paper 2 exam, scheduled for May 28, started several hours late in many centres across Nigeria, with some students reportedly writing as late as 10 p.m. under […]
Senate Passes ₦1.81 Trillion FCT Budget for 2025, Wike Urges Urgent Action on Security and Health
The Senate has approved the 2025 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Statutory Appropriation Bill, authorizing a total expenditure of ₦1.81 trillion. The bill passed after a third reading and was based on recommendations from a joint committee led by Senator Mohammed Ibrahim, aligning with constitutional provisions. The budget will be funded through projected revenues and is […]
Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai in Coalition Talks Ahead of 2027 Elections — “Discussions Are Ongoing,” Says Atiku’s Spokesman
Paul Ibe, spokesperson for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has confirmed that Atiku, Peter Obi, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai are in discussions about forming a political coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television, Ibe said the talks aim to build a united front to challenge […]
ICYMI: Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno Tells Appointees: Defect to APC or Resign
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has reportedly directed all commissioners and political appointees to either join him in defecting from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) or resign from their positions. Speaking during a State Executive Council meeting in Uyo on Thursday, Eno confirmed his decision to leave the […]
Peter Obi Describes Nigeria as a ‘Crime Scene’ Over ₦7tn Budget Fraud Exposed by BudgIT
Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has condemned the Federal Government following a report by BudgIT, which uncovered nearly ₦7 trillion worth of questionable projects inserted into the 2025 national budget. BudgIT, a civic-tech organization advocating for budget transparency, revealed that 11,122 projects amounting to ₦6.93 trillion were added to the budget by the National […]