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ACF Divided Over 2027 Presidency

NewsDeskNgSep 18, 2025September 18, 20250

A fresh division appears to be brewing within the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) over the 2027 presidential election, following conflicting public statements from its leaders on the contentious issue of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid. The controversy began on Wednesday after the Forum’s National Publicity Secretary, Prof. Tukur Muhammad...

As DSS Confronts Sowore’s ‘Scorched-Earth’ Strategy

NewsDeskNgSep 18, 2025September 18, 20250

By Lewis Chukwuma Arguably the poster-boy of Nigeria’s activism ecosystem, online publisher of SaharaReporters and rambunctious politician, Omoyele Sowore, has probably earned his epaulets, tracking his nimble interventions and a wide swathe of comic escapades he has scripted in the last two decades, often laced with quaint rhetorical violence. But...

An “Obidient” Leader Supports El-Rufai’s Stance on Power Shift, Affirms Obi’s Leadership

NewsDeskNgSep 18, 2025September 18, 20250

ABUJA – The Leader of the Obidient Movement in the South East, Dr Ezeh Emmanuel Ezeh, has defended former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, against criticisms following his call for South East residents to take part in the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). He said El-Rufai’s stance on zoning the...

Who is Afraid of Peace and Stability In Kebbi State?

NewsDeskNgSep 17, 2025September 17, 20250

By Imam Talba It is always an eyesore and very troubling to watch how once-powerful men descend into the abyss of desperation, clutching at straws of irrelevance while disgracefully weaponizing the very insecurities they once ignored. The latest petition authored by Abubakar Malami, who many Nigerians know as the former...

NEDC Under Goni Rated Most Transparent Agency in Nigeria

NewsDeskNgSep 17, 2025September 17, 20250

The West Africa Crisis Writers Network (WACWN) has crowned the North East Development Commission (NEDC) as Nigeria’s gold standard for transparency and governance excellence. In a statement signed by Messr Agba James, the group said the recognition marks eight transformative years since the NEDC’s inception, from a region once shrouded in despair...

DSS Files Cybercrime Charges Against Sowore, X, and Facebook Over Anti-Tinubu Posts

NewsDeskNgSep 16, 2025September 16, 20250

The Department of State Services (DSS) has formally arraigned Omoyele Sowore, former 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), alongside social media platforms X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook at the Federal High Court in Abuja. According to court documents filed on Tuesday, Sowore is facing a five-count charge...

Flying Eagles Depart for 12-Day Training Camp in Santiago

NewsDeskNgSep 16, 2025September 16, 20250

Nigeria’s U-20 boys’ team, the Flying Eagles, have departed for Chile to begin a 12-day final phase camping in the South American nation ahead of their participation in this year’s FIFA U-20 World Cup finals. The seven-time African champions will play all their Group F matches at the Estadio Fiscal in...

Fatal Clash in Minna: One Killed, 10 Arrested in Scuffle Between Youths and NISTMA

NewsDeskNgSep 16, 2025September 16, 20250

A violent clash involving Niger State Traffic Management Agency (NISTMA) officials and some aggrieved youths occurred at Kasuwan Gwari market in Minna on Monday, September 15, 2025. The incident resulted in one fatality and one injury, while two suspects have been arrested in connection with the clash. The clash began...

Rotimikeys Wows London with Afro-Christian Music

NewsDeskNgSep 16, 2025September 16, 20250

Nigerian producer, songwriter, and minister RotimiKeys delivered a commanding performance at The Lighthouse Theatre, London, headlining Gaise Baba’s No Turning Back tour. This highlighted both his personal impact and the broader international reach of Christian and gospel music. The concert drew a diverse audience and featured performances by Gaise Baba,...

Terry G Blames Poor Parenting for Nigerians’ Struggles

NewsDeskNgSep 16, 2025September 16, 20250

Afrobeats singer Terry G has said that poor parental upbringing plays a major role in the challenges many Nigerians face in life. In a post on X, he explained that negative words spoken by parents can damage children’s self-esteem, leaving lasting effects into adulthood. According to him, when people express...