• Says, they Were Personal Preference By Abiola Olawale Garba Shehu, a former Senior Special Assistant to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, has refuted claims that Buhari’s frequent medical trips abroad signaled a lack of confidence in Nigeria’s healthcare system. Shehu, a senior media executive, emphasized that Buhari’s overseas treatments were driven by personal preference,…
• Why he is accusing Tinubu of marginalizing North By Abiola Olawale As political permutations toward the 2027 general elections deepen, indications have emerged that former Governor of Kano State and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, may throw his hat in the ring in the unfolding…
• Accuses Davido's Uncle, Osun gov of infractions By Abiola Olawale The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has called on the Supreme Court to order Osun State to refund seven months’ worth of local government (LG) allocations. The AGF accused the state government under the leadership of…
• Kwankwaso: "Tinubu is Starving North of Development, Prioritizing South" • Presidency to Kwankwaso: "You lied, Tinubu has done a lot in Northern Nigeria" By Abiola Olawale A heated exchange has erupted between the Presidency and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), following allegations that President…
By Abiola Olawale Indications have emerged that suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central senatorial district of Kogi State, may likely serve out the remainder of her six-month suspension as the Nigerian Senate adjourned for its annual recess until September 23, 2025. Announcing the Senate's decision to go on break on the floor of the…
By Abiola Olawale The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed receiving applications from 10 additional political groups seeking registration as political parties for the 2027 general elections. This was disclosed in a statement issued by INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun. According to the statement, the…
By Abiola Olawale The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has thrust former President Joseph Kabila into the spotlight as his treason trial commenced in a military court in the country's capital, Kinshasa. Kabila is facing charges, including treason, murder, and supporting an insurrectionist movement. The New Diplomat reports that Kabila, who led the DRC for…
By Abiola Olawale In a stunning turn of events, some of the world’s wealthiest individuals faced a staggering financial setback on July 24, 2025, as Elon Musk and two other billionaires collectively lost $19.8 billion in a single day. It was gathered that the dramatic drop was driven by volatile market conditions and shifting investor…
By Abiola Olawale A dramatic incident was said to have unfolded on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja when Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) officers reportedly seized the international passport of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central senatorial district of Kogi State. The incident, which reportedly occurred as…