Author: Akintayo Adams

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that he was unaware that ex-Military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, had pleaded with the late Sani Abacha to spare his life while he was imprisoned. Obasanjo expressed his gratitude to Gowon for intervening during his imprisonment over an alleged coup attempt. During a program on Friday, Gowon recalled the details of the coup that led to Obasanjo’s imprisonment and disclosed that he had written to Abacha, asking him to spare Obasanjo’s life. Gowon made these claims at an interdenominational Christmas Carol organized by the Plateau State government. In response to these revelations,…

President Bola Tinubu has revealed that the economic policies he implemented upon taking office are now yielding positive results. Acknowledging the harsh impact of these policies on the populace, Tinubu emphasized that these measures were necessary to rescue the country from its crises. Speaking at the 34th and 35th convocation ceremonies of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), the President, represented by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Egbewole, stated that Nigeria is transitioning from a consumption-based to a production-based economy. Calling for public understanding and support, Tinubu assured that his administration remains open to both…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to announce a new tariff plan on December 13, 2024. This move comes as telecom operators face rising operational costs, weakening Naira, and increasing prices for energy and infrastructure maintenance. The Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) and the Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) have been advocating for a tariff hike, arguing that the current prices are insufficient to maintain their business operations. They claim that the telecom sector may not survive without an upward review of tariffs. However, subscriber associations like the Association of Telephones, Cable TV, and…

The 2023 presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, have dismissed any plans for the 2027 presidential election. This clarification came after their breakfast meeting in Yola, the Adamawa State capital, sparked speculation. A video surfaced showing both men seated together at a dining table, ready to have their meal. However, Atiku’s spokesman, Paul Ibe, explained that the meeting was simply a reunion of two old friends. Speaking to journalists about the meeting, Ibe said, “Let us not jump the gun. The fact is that Obi accepted to be the…

Severe flooding from days of torrential rain has forced over 122,000 people to evacuate their homes across Malaysia. Disaster officials have confirmed three fatalities, and authorities warn that the numbers could rise as heavy rain and storm warnings persist. Thousands of emergency personnel have been deployed to assist with rescues, and 679 shelters have been set up to accommodate those displaced. Videos circulating online show cars and homes submerged in floodwaters, with residents wading through waist-deep water to reach safety. The northeastern state of Kelantan, bordering Thailand, is the most affected, accounting for 63 percent of the displaced population. Other…

Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, has revealed how he pleaded with the late Gen. Sani Abacha not to execute former President Olusegun Obasanjo over the alleged coup plot in 1995. Gowon shared this during the first edition of the Interdenominational Unity Christmas Carol and Praise Festival organized by the Plateau Government. Obasanjo was arrested in 1995 by Gen. Sani Abacha and convicted of being part of a planned coup to overthrow Abacha’s government. He spent three years in prison before being released in 1998 following Abacha’s death on June 8 of that year. Gowon recounted, “I wrote a…

FC Barcelona has finally lost to UD Las Palmas. This happened thanks to a 2-1 defeat against Las Palmas at the Montjuïc Olympic Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The hosts found themselves behind early in the second half as Las Palmas did a beautiful job building from the back on a goal-kick, breaking the Barça high press and finding Sandro all alone on the right wing, and the forward fired a rocket into the bottom corner to score against his former club just four minutes into the half. Barça’s urgency and intensity escalated, and their relentless pressure finally paid off at the hour…

The Lagos State Task Force has dismissed two personnel, Fatai Yusuf and Hammed Garuba, for their involvement in theft during a recent raid. This announcement was made in a statement by the task force’s spokesperson, Mr. Abdulraheem Gbadeyan, on Friday in Lagos. According to Gbadeyan, the officials were caught stealing phones during an operation at a hotel in Gowon Estate, which is notorious for harboring drug users and traffickers. The raid resulted in numerous arrests. He explained that the integrity of the raid was compromised by the actions of the two officials, whose misconduct was captured on Closed Circuit Television…

Fisayo Soyombo, the founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), shared some revelations in his first interview since his release by the Nigerian Army. Speaking on Arise TV on Saturday morning, Soyombo disclosed that he was conducting an undercover investigation at the time of his arrest. “It would shock you the kind of people who escort illegal oil bunkerers out of Port-Harcourt,” he revealed. “The Army spokesman already compromised my security by going online to say that they found illegal bunkerers. “There are clean men in the military but we need to clean up the saboteurs who enable oil…

The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has reportedly undergone a significant leadership reshuffle. This information was shared by Zagazola Makama, a Lake Chad Basin counterterrorism and insurgency expert, on his X handle. Makama revealed that over 30 fighters have volunteered to become suicide bombers among ISWAP members. This development is potentially linked to the recent surge in attacks on military locations across the Lake Chad region. According to intelligence sources cited by Makama, the position of overall commander for the Southern Lake Chad Basin Region Authority (LCRBA) was recently declared vacant, prompting a leadership change. Abu Usman, also known…