The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed deep concern over the rising cost of living and insecurity in the country, stressing the need for collective action to secure communities. In a statement marking Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary, CAN President Archbishop Daniel Okoh said, “Economic reforms, while necessary, have brought temporary hardship for millions. The […]
The Osun State Chapter of the African Action Congress (AAC) has condemned what it described as the “wanton and inhumane killing” of civilians by operatives of the Amotekun Corps in Akinlalu, Ife North Local Government Area. The party, in a statement signed by its State Publicity Secretary, Akinlade Semiu Babatunde, on Tuesday, said the September
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The Dokpesi Family has issued a stern warning to the public against buying properties or assets allegedly being sold by individuals claiming to have the authority of the family. The warning comes after reports emerged of people selling off prized assets belonging to the late media mogul, High Chief Raymond Anthony Aleogho Dokpesi, two years
The Workers and Youth Solidarity Network (WYSN) has described Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary as a “day of shame” rather than a celebration. The group blasted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Independence Day broadcast as “a renewed hoax” that ignores the realities of poverty, insecurity, and decay confronting millions of Nigerians. In a statement signed by its
A Nigerian organisation representing the Ijaw people, the predominant ethnic group in the oil-rich Niger Delta, has petitioned South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, calling for the immediate release of jailed militant leader Henry Okah. Okah, 60, is serving a 24-year prison sentence for his role in two car bombings in Nigeria in 2010, attacks claimed
Literary critic and activist Ikhide Ikheloa, popularly known as Pa Ikhide, has accused the Yoruba Intellectual class in the June 12 struggle of being dishonest to their counterparts from other parts of the country. The US-based retired public administrator made the remarks during an exclusive interview with Rudolf Okonkwo on 90MinutesAfrica. The acclaimed writer explained
The White House Spokesperson, Karoline Claire Leavitt, has said that the United States of America cannot provide free healthcare for immigrants, whom she described as “illegal aliens” in the country. Leavitt said this during a press conference on Wednesday, after the United States federal government was partially shut down due to Congress’s failure to pass
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has slammed Judge Bentley Price’s decision to release Alexander Dickey after serving just 410 days of a 1,825-day sentence for third-degree burglary, calling it “shameful” and demanding the judge’s immediate removal from the bench. Dickey, who had a criminal record of 39 arrests and 25 felonies, was released early despite his
US-based energy expert and consultant Dr. Olarinre Salako has stated that Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is primarily focused on increasing revenue and does not consider the impact of his policies on the livelihoods of Nigerians. He made the remarks during an exclusive interview with Rudolf Okonkwo on 90MinutesAfrica. The doctoral degree holder from Heriot-Watt
Residents of Ga’anda–Fotta and the wider Gombi axis have appealed to Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, to intervene in the decade-long neglect of the Gombi–Ga’anda–Fotta Road. According to the residents, the project has gulped billions of naira but remains a death trap. The 36km road, which includes three bridges, was first awarded in December
