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By Abiola Olawale The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a bold call to President Bola Tinubu, urging immediate action to prosecute those responsible for the infamous annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, widely regarded as Nigeria’s freest and fairest. In the letter dated June 14, 2025, signed by SERAP Deputy…
June 15, 2025
By Abiola Olawale In another escalation of tensions rocking the Middle East, United States President Donald Trump has delivered a blistering warning to Iran, vowing that any attack on US interests will unleash the "full strength" of the American military. He reiterated that Washington “had nothing to do” with Israel’s strikes on Tehran’s nuclear and…
June 15, 2025
By Abiola Olawale President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has celebrated General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd) Nigeria’s former Head of State, as he marks his 83rd birthday. Lauding Abubakar as a patriot of unparalleled integrity, Tinubu’s words paint a vivid picture of a leader whose legacy continues to shape Nigeria’s democratic journey. The President declared that Abubakar etched…
June 15, 2025
By Abiola Olawale A storm is brewing in Nigeria as the National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) has instructed its members at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Africa’s largest crude processing facility, to suspend loading operations. The leadership of the NARTO called on tanker drivers loading at Dangote Refinery to down their tools in protest…
June 15, 2025
Countries tell citizens to stay away... By Abiola Olawale Iran has issued a threat to the United States, the United Kingdom, and France, telling these countries to stay clear of its war with Israel. The Iranian government on Saturday warned that it would attack the bases of the US, UK, and France across the Middle…
June 14, 2025
By Abiola Olawale Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has issued a clarion call onPresident Bola Tinubu, urging him to confront Nigeria’s haunting past by launching fresh investigations into the unresolved assassinations of journalist Dele Giwa, democracy activist Kudirat Abiola, and former Attorney-General of the Federation and minister of Justice, Bola Ige. Speaking to a select…
June 14, 2025
By Abiola Olawale A former stalwart of the Labour Party (LP), Kenneth Okonkwo, has slammed LP's 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, accusing him of betrayal and alleged weak leadership. Okonkwo, an actor-turned-politician raised these accusations in a viral video circulating on social media. He criticized Obi’s alleged inaction during the Labour Party’s internal crisis, which…
June 14, 2025
By Abiola Olawale The Joint House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts and Public Assets has summoned the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso. Edu and Cardoso are expected to face scrutiny over serious allegations of non-compliance with the Fiscal…
June 14, 2025
Experts: Inflation Looms By Abiola Olawale Global oil prices have soared to $78.50 per barrel, a development which has surpassed Nigeria’s 2025 budget benchmark of $75 per barrel. This unexpected rise, triggered by heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, will now be financially beneficial to Nigeria and other oil producing countries whose budgets were…
June 14, 2025
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By Abiola Olawale The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a bold call to President Bola Tinubu, urging immediate action to prosecute those responsible for the infamous annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, widely regarded as Nigeria’s freest and fairest. In the letter dated June 14, 2025, signed by SERAP Deputy…
June 15, 2025
By Abiola Olawale In another escalation of tensions rocking the Middle East, United States President Donald Trump has delivered a blistering warning to Iran, vowing that any attack on US interests will unleash the "full strength" of the American military. He reiterated that Washington “had nothing to do” with Israel’s strikes on Tehran’s nuclear and…
June 15, 2025
By Abiola Olawale President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has celebrated General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd) Nigeria’s former Head of State, as he marks his 83rd birthday. Lauding Abubakar as a patriot of unparalleled integrity, Tinubu’s words paint a vivid picture of a leader whose legacy continues to shape Nigeria’s democratic journey. The President declared that Abubakar etched…
June 15, 2025
By Abiola Olawale A storm is brewing in Nigeria as the National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) has instructed its members at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Africa’s largest crude processing facility, to suspend loading operations. The leadership of the NARTO called on tanker drivers loading at Dangote Refinery to down their tools in protest…
June 15, 2025
Countries tell citizens to stay away... By Abiola Olawale Iran has issued a threat to the United States, the United Kingdom, and France, telling these countries to stay clear of its war with Israel. The Iranian government on Saturday warned that it would attack the bases of the US, UK, and France across the Middle…
June 14, 2025
By Abiola Olawale Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has issued a clarion call onPresident Bola Tinubu, urging him to confront Nigeria’s haunting past by launching fresh investigations into the unresolved assassinations of journalist Dele Giwa, democracy activist Kudirat Abiola, and former Attorney-General of the Federation and minister of Justice, Bola Ige. Speaking to a select…
June 14, 2025
By Abiola Olawale A former stalwart of the Labour Party (LP), Kenneth Okonkwo, has slammed LP's 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, accusing him of betrayal and alleged weak leadership. Okonkwo, an actor-turned-politician raised these accusations in a viral video circulating on social media. He criticized Obi’s alleged inaction during the Labour Party’s internal crisis, which…
June 14, 2025
By Abiola Olawale The Joint House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts and Public Assets has summoned the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso. Edu and Cardoso are expected to face scrutiny over serious allegations of non-compliance with the Fiscal…
June 14, 2025
Experts: Inflation Looms By Abiola Olawale Global oil prices have soared to $78.50 per barrel, a development which has surpassed Nigeria’s 2025 budget benchmark of $75 per barrel. This unexpected rise, triggered by heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, will now be financially beneficial to Nigeria and other oil producing countries whose budgets were…
June 14, 2025
