Afenifere, the Yoruba socio-political organization, has expressed deep concern over the current state of Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu's administration. In a communique issued after their regular monthly meeting, held on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, the group highlighted the distressing condition of the nation, lamenting the pervasive hardship, insecurity, and economic turmoil that have plagued the country since Tinubu took office over a year ago. The communique, signed by Deputy Leader Oladipo Olaitan and Deputy Secretary-General Alade Rotimi-John, emphasized the widespread disillusionment among Nigerians. Afenifere noted that the public is grappling with severe challenges, including runaway inflation, massive unemployment, and…

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has said the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has been hijacked by a cabal around President Bola Tinubu. The opposition leader said future of the country has been “effectively mortgaged to Tinubu, his family, and associates”, saying that “even after Tinubu leaves office, it will be nearly impossible to break these shackles.” Atiku in a statement signed by Paul Ibe, his Media Adviser, said, “Just as Alpha Beta, Primero, and others act as Tinubu’s proxies in Lagos, managing critical sectors and generating revenue for him and his family, he has begun to replicate this at…

PRESS RELEASE As Nigeria marks 110 years since amalgamation and 64 years of independence, we believe it is time for a sober reflection. We must come together to chart a new path for peace and progress. Nigerians should no longer fear open debates, negotiations, and decisions about the kind of relationship they want with other ethnic groups and how their country should be governed. It is high time we put a stop to living together in mutual suspicion and hatred. We must embrace a new political order to navigate the existential threats facing our nation. This call for deep introspection…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has announced the withdrawal of a controversial bill he sponsored that would have allowed for the jailing of people who embarrass or disrespect government officials. The announcement was made in a post on the official X handle of the House of Representatives. “In response to the voices and concerns of the people, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has decided to withdraw the Counter Subversion Bill and other related draft legislation,” part of the post reads. “This decision follows his extensive consultations with a broad range of stakeholders…