Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned a recent military parade involving Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, calling it a troubling example of the government’s increasing personalisation of state institutions. His criticism aligns with concerns raised by Senator Ali Ndume, who lamented that Nigeria’s democracy is being undermined by a shift towards personalised governance. In a statement released by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku described the parade as a “gross violation of military tradition” and demanded an investigation into what he termed an “unwarranted and nauseating display.” Atiku questioned the legitimacy of the “Nigeria Cadet Network,”…

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform policies, calling them “anti-northern” and threatening that the region would “show its true colours” in response. Speaking on Thursday, the governor, who also chairs the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum, argued that the Tax Reform Bills disproportionately benefit other regions, while shortchanging the north. Mohammed’s comments were made during his reception of the Christian community in Bauchi State at the Government House on Wednesday, where he acknowledged their support during his political career. The gathering was part of the annual Christmas homage. The governor urged Tinubu to…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised concerns over the recent claim that the website of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) was hacked, calling the incident “suspicious” and suggesting it could be an attempt to undermine the credibility of the agency’s data. The NBS reported on Wednesday that its website, www.nigerianstat.gov.ng, had been compromised, advising the public to disregard any information posted there until further notice. The agency’s website displayed a “Page hacked” message, with the site still unavailable as of Wednesday evening. The alleged hack comes just a day after the NBS published its Crime Experience and Security…

Afenifere, a prominent Yoruba socio-political organization, held a world press conference yesterday to raise alarm over the abduction, detention, and violations of the constitutional rights of Dele Farotimi, a respected human rights lawyer and member of the group. The organization decried what it called an unjust and unlawful treatment of Farotimi by the Nigerian Police and legal authorities, which it described as a significant blow to Nigeria’s democracy, free speech, and personal liberty. Farotimi, a vocal advocate for civil rights, was arrested under contentious circumstances on December 3, 2024, when plainclothes officers reportedly stormed his office in Lagos. Eyewitnesses recounted…