Youths across several states in Nigeria took to the streets on Monday under the aegis of the #TakeItBack Movement to protest against the controversial Cybercrime Act, worsening economic conditions, and recent political developments in Rivers State. The protests, which occurred simultaneously in cities including Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt, Yobe, Osogbo, and Ibadan, were met with
Renowned businessman and founder of the now-defunct Diamond Bank Plc, Pascal Gabriel Dozie, has died at the age of 85. His death was confirmed in a statement released by his family on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The statement, signed by his son Uzoma Dozie, described the late patriarch as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and
On Monday, April 7, 2025, a peaceful protest in Abuja’s Maitama area turned chaotic when police used tear gas to disperse demonstrators. The Take-It-Back Movement organized the protest in collaboration with several civil society organizations to address pressing national issues. Key Concerns Raised by Protesters: •Misuse of the Cybercrime Act: Organizers allege that the Act
Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, former Governor of Oyo State and a distinguished technocrat, has passed away at the age of 89. The elder statesman reportedly died in the early hours of Sunday, just days before his 90th birthday. His death was confirmed in a statement issued by Barrister Dapo Ogunwusi, a former Editor of the
Nicholas Ukachukwu has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the upcoming Anambra State election scheduled for November 8, 2025. The announcement was made by the Chairman of the APC Electoral Committee and Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, following the conclusion of the party’s primary election, which spanned Saturday
The Federal Government has reopened the Independence Bridge in Lagos, allowing vehicular movement after weeks of closure for maintenance work. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced the reopening on Friday while addressing journalists in Lagos. He stated that permanent repairs on the bridge would commence in three weeks, following temporary palliative measures to ease
The Supreme Court has overturned the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja that recognized Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). Delivering a unanimous verdict, a five-member panel of the apex court ruled that the Court of Appeal lacked the jurisdiction to make such a pronouncement, given that the
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured that repair works on the Independence Bridge will proceed as planned, despite the hours-long traffic gridlock caused by the ongoing rehabilitation. During an inspection of the bridge on Thursday, Sanwo-Olu apologized to residents for the disruption, acknowledging the severe traffic issues faced over the past 24 hours. His
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has ruled that the petition seeking to recall Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi Central, did not meet the constitutional requirements. In a statement issued on Thursday, INEC referenced Section 69(a) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which stipulates the conditions necessary for recalling a lawmaker. The commission stated that
Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) candidate in the 2023 presidential election, has declared that Nigeria is not operating as a democracy, citing a lack of adherence to democratic principles. Speaking on Tuesday during an appearance on Prime Time, a programme on Arise TV, Obi argued that the fundamental tenets of democracy are absent in
