Author: Akintayo Adams

Organizers of the October 1 nationwide protest against the worsening economic conditions in Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to proceed with the demonstration, despite warnings from the Federal Government and the Nigeria Police Force. One of the key organizers, Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), confirmed the decision in a post on his X account on Monday, stating, “NO GOING BACK! #FearlessInOctober.” In a shared interview, Sowore emphasized the motivations behind the protest, citing increased hardship across the country. “Between the last protest on August 1, just two months ago, and now, petrol prices…

Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has declined to elaborate on the allegations made by Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, against officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCS). Bobrisky had accused the officials of demanding ₦15 million in bribes to allow him to serve his prison sentence in a VIP section of Kirikiri Medium Custodial Centre in Lagos. During a briefing with the Investigating Committee, VDM expressed frustration, stating, “I don’t know why I will be here and the person who made these allegations is not here.” He suggested that…

Social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, and his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, have appeared at the National Assembly Complex to participate in a joint committee investigation into corruption allegations against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCS). The inquiry follows accusations made by controversial cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, who claimed that officials from the EFCC and NCS demanded bribes to allow him to serve his sentence in the VIP section of the Kirikiri Medium Custodial Centre in Lagos. Bobrisky, who was convicted and sentenced to prison in April for…

President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), following her confirmation by the Senate on 25 September 2024. The swearing-in ceremony took place on Monday at the Council Chamber of the State House in Abuja, where Kekere-Ekun took the oath of office and signed the oath register. She succeeds Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who retired on 22 August 2024 after reaching the retirement age. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

The UK has officially closed the chapter on its 142-year history of coal-fired power generation, marking a historic milestone in the global transition towards renewable energy. As of September 30, 2024, the nation decommissioned its last coal power plant, becoming the first G7 country to eliminate coal from its energy mix. This shift, taking place in the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, emphasizes the UK’s commitment to cleaner energy sources like solar and wind, which are now at the forefront of its energy strategy. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries have collectively reduced coal generation by 52%…

Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command have arrested a man who climbed a 33KV high tension electricity pole in Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area, demanding the resignation of President Bola Tinubu. The man, whose name has not been disclosed, remained on the pole from Friday, September 27 until Saturday, September 28, insisting that Tinubu must step down before he would descend. According to the Adamawa Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguruje, the man was rescued on Saturday night and taken into custody in Yola, the state capital. Nguruje stated that the individual would be paraded for attempting suicide, a…

Princess Banke Oniru, a social media user, has alleged that coordinators of the 2020 #EndSARS protest against police brutality in Nigeria received millions of naira from the government. The protest, which garnered global attention, aimed to disband the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) due to accusations of extrajudicial killings, extortion, and torture. It culminated in violence when unarmed protesters were allegedly killed at the Lekki Tollgate in Lagos by soldiers and police. Oniru, in a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), claimed that while an initial offer from the Lagos State Government was rejected, millions were later shared among some…

The body of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Beirut, has been recovered, according to a source close to the movement. The airstrike, which occurred on Friday, also claimed the life of Ali Karake, a top Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah has yet to release the names of others killed alongside Nasrallah and Karake. A medical and a security source confirmed that Nasrallah’s body was found intact at the site of the strike. His funeral arrangements have not yet been made, although his body was placed in a shroud on Sunday. Meanwhile,…

The World Bank has approved three new loan requests totaling $1.57 billion in financing for Nigeria to bolster human capital and build resilience against climate change. Announced on September 26, 2024, the funding will target healthcare, education, and infrastructure, particularly for women, children, and vulnerable populations. The financing includes $500 million to address governance issues constraining health and education services, $570 million for strengthening primary healthcare, and $500 million for the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) project to enhance dam safety and irrigation services. The loans will support key reforms aimed at improving service delivery in education and…

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu’s claims that 40 percent of electricity consumers in Nigeria enjoyed 20 hours of uninterrupted power supply. This was made known by Adelabu in a statement on Sunday. According to him, Nigeria’s electricity generation has hit 5,500 megawatts. “The major achievement is the fact that today we generate over 5,500 megawatts of power, we transmit and distribute it, and over 40 percent of customers today enjoy over 20 hours of regular power supply across the nation. You can see that there is a significant improvement between when we came in and now, which we intend to…