Five Things About Onyeka Onwenu
Onyeka Onwenu, referred to as the “Elegant Stallion,” is a multifaceted icon in Nigeria, known for her exceptional contributions to music, activism, acting, politics, and education. Her career spans several decades, during which she has entertained millions and championed social change and empowerment. Read more about Nigerians in History Here are five notable aspects […]
10 Nigerian Political Influencers to Follow on Twitter
Twitter has emerged as a powerful platform for political discourse, offering a space where influential voices can share insights and engage with a broad audience. In Nigeria, political influencers play a crucial role in shaping public opinion and fostering informed discussions. Read more about Social Media These political influencers provide valuable commentary on the […]
The Role of Social Media in Nigerian Politics and Activism
Social media, defined as digital platforms where users create, share, and interact with content, has significantly transformed how people communicate and engage with information globally. Social media in Nigerian politics has emerged as a powerful tool in shaping political discourse and fostering activism. Read more about Social Media With platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and […]
Supreme Court Upholds Bola Tinubu’s Election Victory
On Thursday, Nigeria’s Supreme Court confirmed President Bola Tinubu’s election victory. This brings an end to the legal dispute raised by his two primary opponents, Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar. Tinubu’s opponents contended that his win was tainted by irregularities. This decision grants 71-year-old Tinubu a decisive mandate to lead Africa’s most populous nation, […]
Nigeria at 63: A Historical Review of Achievements And Challenges
As Nigeria celebrates its 63rd year of independence, it provides an apt moment for a retrospective analysis of the nation’s trajectory. This assessment acknowledges the remarkable successes achieved since its inception as an independent nation and concurrently recognizes the enduring obstacles that continue to shape its course. Read more about Politics Achievements Nurturing Democracy […]
Key Takeaways from the Independence Day Broadcast
President Bola Tinubu addressed the nation on its 63rd Independence Day, marking his first such speech since assuming office on May 29. However, widespread dissatisfaction among Nigerians has arisen due to a struggling economy marked by surging inflation following the removal of fuel subsidies. Read more about Politics During his inauguration, President Tinubu declared […]
Presidential Election Petition: Verdict to be Delivered on September 6
The eagerly awaited decision from the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPT) is scheduled to be unveiled on Wednesday, September 6th. Umar Bangari, the Registrar of the Court of Appeal, confirmed this during an interview with Channels Television on Monday. He revealed that interested television stations would have the opportunity to broadcast the proceedings Presidential […]
Tajudeen Abbas and Benjamin Kalu Emerge Speaker and Deputy Speaker
Honourable Tajudeen Abbas, representing Zaria Federal Constituency in Kaduna state, has emerged as the Speaker of the House of Representatives in the 10th assembly. Abbas, the anointed candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), achieved a resounding victory over Idris Wase, the former deputy speaker of the ninth assembly. Read more about Politics With the […]
Akpabio, Barau Emerge Senate President And Deputy Senate President
In a highly anticipated election, the former governor of Akwa Ibom, Senator Godswill Akpabio, emerged victorious as he was elected as the President of the 10th Senate. With an impressive tally of 63 votes, Senator Akpabio defeated his opponent, Senator Abdul’aziz Yari, who secured 46 votes. Read more about Politics The nomination process commenced with […]
Democracy Day: Celebrating Progress; Reflecting on Challenges
Democracy Day holds significant meaning for Nigeria and its people, representing a pivotal moment to reflect on the importance and impact of democratic governance in the nation. It serves as a reminder of the hard-fought battles and sacrifices made by the Nigerian people to attain and uphold the principles of democracy. Read more about Politics […]
Collate Africa, Launched to Enhance Election Transparency
Collate Africa, a real-time election results monitoring platform has been launched by Oo Nwoye, the founder of Fonebase Labs and co-creator of the project. Nwoye explains that many people had placed their faith in INEC’s technology but were ultimately let down, which led him and his colleagues to seek solutions to enhance transparency. Read […]
Bruised But Unbowed: Jennifer Efidi
Today being International Women’s Day, we spotlight Jennifer Efidi, a resident in Lagos state, who on February 25th, was allegedly assaulted by thugs while she was waiting to cast her vote at Polling Unit 065 in Surulere. Despite suffering injuries to her face from the attack, she went back later to cast her vote. […]
Who Is Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour?
Gbadebo Chinedu Rhodes-Vivour, who also goes by the nickname GRV, is a Nigerian who was born on March 8th, 1983. He is an architect, activist, and politician. In the forthcoming 2023 Lagos State gubernatorial election, he will be representing the Labour Party (LP) as their gubernatorial candidate for Lagos State. In the 2019 Nigerian […]
Peter Obi Finally Speaks on 2023 Presidential Election
After the conclusion of Nigeria’s presidential election on February 25, 2023, which saw the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Bola Tinubu declared the winner despite alleged irregularities, the Labour Party’s flagbearer, Peter Obi, has finally spoken out. Obi claims that his party was the true winner of the election and he will use all […]
The Choices Before Us in the 2023 Presidential Election
In less than 24 hours, the 2023 presidential election will be upon us. The long-expected date, the 25th of February, would be a reality, and for the majority of Nigerians, it is expected to be an auspicious day. However, the bottom line is the fact that the die is finally cast. All talking points should […]
Police Chief Orders Restriction of Movement Nationwide on Election Day
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has directed that there should be a prohibition of all types of vehicular movement, including roads, waterways, and other modes of transportation, from midnight until 6 pm on the day of the election, except for essential services such as INEC Officials, Electoral Observers, the media, Ambulances […]