Amid the resurgence of the dispute surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s academic credentials, namely his assertion of graduating from Chicago State University, Reno Omokri, Nigeria’s ambassador to Mexico, has spoken out. Dr. Pearse Adetokumbo, a former professor at the university, claimed on Sunday that Tinubu was never a student there, reviving the dispute. According to Adetokumbo, … Read more
Isaac Fayose, a businessman and social commentator, has gone to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to report a woman named Alexandria, who is reportedly the Queen of Abuja, to him for cyberbullying, criminal defamation, blackmail, and victimisation. His Instagram post on Monday made it clear: “I am giving you 2 3 days, or you … Read more
Dr. Joseph Odok, a political scientist and university lecturer, has cast doubt on the usefulness of increased funding for state governments from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), arguing that the increase in revenue has failed to strengthen the buying power of Nigerians. According to Odok’s social media post, workers’ purchasing power has decreased despite … Read more
Monday saw a complete shutdown at Osun State government buildings, including secretariats, public schools, primary healthcare centers, and more. Osun State Council members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) went on a sympathy strike over the local government funding that were withheld, which led to this development. According to Afriseach, the Osun NLC’s chairman, Christopher … Read more
The assertion made by Dr Pearse Adetokumbo, a former instructor at Chicago State University, that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu did not attend the university, has been challenged by veteran journalist and Arise TV host Reuben Abati. During Monday’s Arise TV Morning Show, Abati responded to Adetokumbo’s remark by criticising it. In an interview with News … Read more
Dino Melaye, a former senator from Kogi West, has voiced his disapproval of the Federal Government’s decision to support religious pilgrimages to Mecca and Israel rather than tackling the developmental issues facing the country. In an interview that went viral, Melaye voiced his opinion, questioning the role of the government in religious affairs and arguing … Read more
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), and Bashir Ahmad, a former presidential spokesperson, have differing opinions on the claims that Obi made against the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Olusegun Mimiko said in his statement titled “A New Dimension of Toxic Politics in Nigeria” that he was denied the opportunity to … Read more
Political candidate Peter Obi of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has claimed that he was prevented from meeting the Under-17 women’s football team at the airport by officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), who he claims were afraid for their jobs if they did. The team was getting ready to leave for town when … Read more
In response to a security report detailing student intentions to hold a demonstration, the administration of Taraba State University has declared the temporary closure of the campus beginning Friday, November 6, 2026. “All university gates will remain temporarily closed as Management takes steps to address the reported security concerns,” the university management announced in an … Read more
Several projects that Governor Umo Eno oversaw have been commissioned by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is now on an official visit and has left Abuja for Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Among the many projects that Tinubu is expected to commission during his one-day working visit on Friday, November 6, is the Arise Palm Resort. … Read more