El-Rufai Blasts APC, Says Party Has Abandoned Its Principles—Presidency Fires Back
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of lacking internal democracy and abandoning its founding principles. Speaking at a national conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria, El-Rufai described the state of governance and opposition as a “national emergency,” criticizing the party for failing to hold key meetings for […]
El-Rufai Blasts APC, Says Party Has Abandoned Its Principles—Presidency Fires Back
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of lacking internal democracy and abandoning its founding principles. Speaking at a national conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria, El-Rufai described the state of governance and opposition as a “national emergency,” criticizing the party for failing to hold key meetings for […]
Nigerian Lawmakers Accused of N480 Million Extortion from Federal Universities
An investigation by Premium Times has uncovered an extortion scheme in which Nigerian lawmakers are allegedly demanding N8 million from federal universities to approve their 2025 budgets. The lawmakers, operating through the Senate Committee on Tertiary Education and TETFund and the House Committee on University Education, are accused of using threats and intimidation to coerce […]
Afe Babalola Drops Charges Against Lawyer Dele Farotimi After Ooni’s Intervention
Afe Babalola, founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has withdrawn all criminal charges against human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi following the intervention of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and other prominent traditional rulers. Farotimi had accused Babalola of corrupting the judiciary in his book, *“Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System.”* Babalola, addressing […]
Tensions Rise at Lagos Assembly as Ousted Speaker Fights to Keep His Seat
The Lagos State House of Assembly has heightened security measures as lawmakers convene for a plenary session on Monday, following a leadership crisis sparked by the removal of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. Obasa, ousted on January 13, 2025, over allegations of misconduct and financial mismanagement, insists he remains the legitimate speaker, urging his colleagues to […]
ICYMI: APC Wins 16 of 18 Chairmanship Seats in Ondo Local Government Election
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured victory in 16 of the 18 chairmanship seats in the recently concluded local government elections in Ondo State. Joseph Aeemo, Chairman of the Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC), announced the results on Sunday at the commission’s headquarters in Akure. While elections in Ondo West Local Government Area […]
ICYMI: Court Strikes Out Ex-Rivers Council Chairmen’s Case for Tenure Extension
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by Chidi Lloyd and 20 other former Rivers State council chairmen seeking to extend their tenure beyond its expiration on June 16, 2024. The former officials argued their tenure should be extended by six months, citing an amendment to the local government law by […]
JUST IN: Nigeria’s Inflation Hits 34.8% in December, Food Prices Ease Slightly
Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 34.8% in December 2024, up from 33.6% in November, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The increase was linked to higher demand during the festive season. Compared to December 2023, the inflation rate was 5.87% higher. Key Highlights:• Monthly Trend: Inflation slowed slightly, rising 2.44% in December, down […]
ICYMI: NBS to Include Drug Trade and Prostitution in GDP Calculation Amid Economic Reforms
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced plans to include illegal and hidden activities, such as drug peddling and prostitution, in Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) calculation. This aligns with the 2008 System of National Accounts (SNA), an international framework for economic measurement. The GDP rebasing will use 2019 as the new base year due […]
Breaking News: EFCC Storms Benin Hotel to Arrest Asue Ighodalo’s Witnesses Without Warrant
Around 3:30 PM this afternoon, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrived at a hotel in Benin City to arrest witnesses associated with Asue Ighodalo. The action was reportedly carried out without an arrest warrant, case, or petition. While the reasons behind the EFCC’s actions remain unclear, it is yet to be […]