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The Presidency on Monday reacted to the new year open letter by former President Olusegun, stating “As we said sometime back, Mr. Obasanjo’s tenure, 1999-2007, represented the dark days of Nigeria’s democracy due to a slew of assaults on the constitution.” Obasanjo had in the new year open letter formally endorsed the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr. …

Social-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued oil-producing states for allegedly failing to account for the N625.43 billion recently paid to them by the Federal Government. The payment to Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, Rivers, Ondo, Imo and Cross River states covered 13 per cent oil derivation, subsidy, and SURE-P refunds. The refunds date from 1999 to 2021.   In …

•Obi ahead others in terms of knowledge, discipline, vitality, character – Obasanjo •Ex-president says Nigeria became hell on earth under Buhari, scores APC low •Obasanjo endorsement worthless, he is a political paperweight – APC, PDP Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Sunday endorsed the Labour Party standard bearer, Peter Obi, saying he had an edge over other presidential candidates in terms …

Prison security and administration in the country has been a matter of intense debate and criticism at various public fora since the breach of security at Kuje Maximum Custodial Centre in July 2022. The problems of dilapidated prison structures, congestion, high number of awaiting trial inmates, poor care and treatment of inmates and related matters, have also remained issues of …

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Dauda Lawal, Dr. Jennifer Douglas and 11 other Nigerians have been named among the 2023 ‘100 Most Reputable Africans’. The ‘roll of honour’ was released by Reputation Poll International (RPI), a global reputation firm. The list features individuals from diverse sectors, including governance/leadership, entertainment, human rights/advocacy, education, and business. The selection criteria are integrity, visibility, …

New Year speech by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) for the year 2023, which happens to be his last as President. Read full text below: My fellow countrymen and women, a very happy and prosperous New Year to you. First, I would like to thank and honour the Almighty who saw us through the year 2022 and has …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has urged Nigerians to vote for credible leaders that will develop the nation and guide the country through its many challenges. The governor made the call while addressing journalists after the New Year’s thanksgiving service held at St. Matthew’s Cathedral, in Benin City. He said, “From the development so far, Nigerians are looking forward …

…Releases New Year message, tables agenda The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, has warned the presidential candidates jostling for the 2023 elections against deceiving Nigerians with impossible campaign promises that would not be realistic. They included Bola Ahmed Tinubu (All Progressives Congress); Atiku Abubakar (Peoples Democratic Party); Peter Obi (Labour Party) and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso (New …

Former President of Nigeria, Retired General Olusegun Obasanjo  has endorsed the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, as his preferred candidate for the 2023 elections. In the 2023 New Year message signed by the former President and made available to newsmen by his aide, Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo described Obi as his mentee and said the former Anambra State …

President Muhammadu Buhari has reassured Nigerians that under his watch, their collective will and votes in the 2023 general elections will be fulfilled. The president gave the assurance on Saturday in his administration’s last New Year message released by his media aide, Malam Garba Shehu in Abuja. Buhari thanked the almighty God who saw Nigerians through the year 2022 and …