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Davido Removes Controversial Music Video Following from Muslim Community

24Jul

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Music, News, Nigeria, Religion

Davido Removes Controversial Music Video Following from Muslim Community

Nigerian Afrobeat sensation, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has taken down a controversial music video following criticism from the Muslim community. The video, titled "Jaye Lo," featured his signee, Olamilekan Taiwo, aka Logos Olori, and sparked mixed reactions from netizens after its release. In the 45-second clip posted on Friday on Davido's Instagram, a controversial scene portrayed men dressed as praying mallams dancing in front of a mosque instead of engaging in prayer. This depiction has been deemed offensive and disrespectful by some Muslim devotees, prompting them to call for a retraction of the video and even threaten legal action against the artists. In response to the growing backlash, Davido has removed the controversial video from his social media accounts. ...

Opinion: If Tinubu is Not Disqualified by the Court, Forget about Justice in Nigeria – Opinion

17Jul

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Nigeria

Opinion: If Tinubu is Not Disqualified by the Court, Forget about Justice in Nigeria – Opinion

I have carefully perused the Petition of APM versus Tinubu, Shetima, APC and INEC and all I can say is that it appeared too mundane, but carries the strongest venom against Tinubu, Shetima, APC and INEC. Many looked down on the case and say that the Supreme Court has already determined the issue of double nomination. However, a close look at the Petition will show that the case was never about double nomination of Shetima, but one of invalid nomination. The core of the case is that as at the time Tinubu nominated his running mate, he himself was no longer a candidate by virtue of the a combine provisions of the Constitution and Electoral Act, 2022 in Section 142 (1) and Section 33 of the Constitution and Electoral Act, respectively. Let me bring you closer to the fact, l...

Obi Condemns Sit-at-Home Order, Calls for Strategic Approach to Insecurity

13Jul

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Law Enforcement, News, Nigeria, Security, Violence

Obi Condemns Sit-at-Home Order, Calls for Strategic Approach to Insecurity

South-east governors promise to deal with Simon Ekpa and other troublemakers Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, has strongly criticized the sit-at-home order imposed by a faction of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), labeling it as a criminal activity that inflicts suffering on innocent people. In a series of tweets, Obi called for a more strategic approach to address the escalating violence in the Southeast, Benue, and Plateau states. He expressed deep concern over the wanton loss of innocent lives due to communal clashes, banditry, and kidnapping activities across Nigeria. "The rising insecurity in the country leading to mindless bloodletting, particularly in the North Central zone of the country, and the continued disrup...

Emefiele: Court Gives DSS 7 Days to Either Charge or Release Him

13Jul

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Judiciary, Justice, Law Enforcement, News, Nigeria

Emefiele: Court Gives DSS 7 Days to Either Charge or Release Him

In a significant development, the Abuja Federal High Court issued a one-week ultimatum to the Department of State Security Service (DSS) on Thursday, demanding that they either charge or release the detained suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. The order was delivered by Justice Hamza Muazu during a ruling on a fundamental human rights suit filed by Emefiele against the DSS and other parties. Justice Muazu acknowledged the constitutional authority of the DSS to make arrests, detain individuals, and combat internal crime. However, he emphasized that such actions must be carried out in accordance with the law. The arrest of Godwin Emefiele by the DSS took place on June 10, shortly after President Bola Tinubu suspended him from his position as the g...

NLC: Tinubu Has Declared War on the Masses with Anti-Poor Policies

6Jul

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Labour, News, Nigeria

NLC: Tinubu Has Declared War on the Masses with Anti-Poor Policies

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly denounced the recent surge in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, along with other policies that it perceives as detrimental to the impoverished population. In a compelling address during the opening ceremony of a four-day program for NLC state council leaders in Lagos, NLC President Joe Ajaero declared that the Nigerian state had effectively declared war on the working class and the masses. Represented by Deputy President of Congress and President-General of Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Prince Adewale Adeyanju, Ajaero emphasized that trade union leaders must not abandon the Nigerian people and workers in the face of such challenges. The program, which was supported by the American Solidarit...

APC National Chairman Senator Abdullahi Adamu Faces Battle to Retain Position

6Jul

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Elections, Legislature, News, Nigeria

APC National Chairman Senator Abdullahi Adamu Faces Battle to Retain Position

There are indications that the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu, is facing a battle to remain the party's chairman following his disapproval of the principal officers of the National Assembly announced by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas on Tuesday. Multiple sources have revealed that Adamu's disowning of the principal officers named by Akpabio and Abbas is among the factors that may lead to his ouster as chairman. It has been gathered that Adamu's position on the principal officers was seen as a defiance of President Bola Tinubu's wishes, as the National Assembly leadership reportedly had the support of the presidency before making the announcements. Senate President Akpabio ha...

EU Election Observation Mission Notes Lack of Transparency with Data Deleted from the BVAS

5Jul

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Elections, Nigeria

EU Election Observation Mission Notes Lack of Transparency with Data Deleted from the BVAS

The EU Election Observation Mission (EUEOM) has released its latest report on Nigeria's 2023 general election, drawing attention to the controversy surrounding the deletion of election data from the bimodal voter accreditation system (BVAS) between the presidential and governorship elections held in February and March 2023, respectively. In its final report titled 'Election Observation Mission Nigeria 2023,' the EU pointed out that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) failed to provide clear information regarding the specific data that was erased from the BVAS and what was stored on the back-end server. The report highlighted that the BVAS machines used on February 25 were redeployed in the same polling units on March 18. During this period, the BVAS underwent reconf...

INEC: Accusations Against Electoral Commissioners Met with Skepticism

5Jul

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Elections, Judiciary, Justice, News, Nigeria

INEC: Accusations Against Electoral Commissioners Met with Skepticism

The recent accusations made by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) involved in this year's general election have been met with skepticism by Nigerians, who hold a deep distrust of the electoral body. Many believe that INEC itself played a significant role in the irregularities that marred the elections. Consequently, the news of impending legal actions against erring officials fails to excite the public, particularly as the presidential election outcome is still being hotly contested in court, with INEC displaying a lack of transparency regarding the events that transpired. INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu addressed the RECs from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), revealing that the police had conclu...

Nigerian Government’s Subsidy Removal Continues to Raise Questions

30Jun

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Cost of Living, Economy, News, Nigeria, Petroleum

Nigerian Government’s Subsidy Removal Continues to Raise Questions

A closer look at the contradictory reports on subsidy removal and its impact on Nigeria's economy The Nigerian government has found itself once again embroiled in a debate over the subsidy removal, leaving citizens confused about the true status of the subsidy and its implications. Reports from 2016 and 2023 present conflicting narratives, raising questions about the government's stance on this critical issue. Back in August 2016, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo claimed that the federal government had saved a significant amount of N1.4 trillion by eliminating the oil subsidy. Addressing the public during a meeting in Kano, Osinbajo highlighted the benefits of deregulating the downstream petroleum sector, leading to increased petrol availability across the country. He also mentioned a...

President Bola Tinubu Set to Return to Nigeria Ahead of Sallah Celebrations

26Jun

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News, Nigeria, Religion

President Bola Tinubu Set to Return to Nigeria Ahead of Sallah Celebrations

Nigeria's President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is expected to return to the country on Tuesday, June 27, following a short private visit to London, United Kingdom. This news comes just a few days after the President traveled to London from Paris, where he participated in a summit focusing on "A New Global Financing Pact." The President's return is scheduled a day before the Sallah celebrations, and he is expected to spend the holiday in Lagos, according to a source close to the Presidency. The confirmation of President Tinubu's imminent return was announced on Sunday by a source within the Presidency. Barring any last-minute changes, the President's return plans remain unchanged, and an advance team has already been dispatched to ensure a smooth arrival and transition. It was reported on S...