Democracy not working in Nigeria — Obasanjo, Obi, Tambuwal, Kukah

  • .Democracy has failed in Nigeria because it’s not African — eX-pRESIDENT • Everything has been knocked down — Obi • Actors don’t play by the rules — Tambuwal • lIt is work in progress — Kukah ABUJA—Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Catholic Bishop […]

Those who got the money told me about it – Obasanjo makes shocking exposure over Rivers State of Emergency

By Justina Otio SEE VIDEO BELOW Former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, has claimed that members of the National Assembly received bribes to support the declaration of the state of emergency in Rivers State. Obasanjo made the claim in a video clip seen by Daily Sun. The erstwhile president was spotted in a conversation with House of […]

‘Reference material for criminals’ – Vatsa family slams IBB’s book

‘Reference material for criminals’ – Vatsa family slams IBB’s book By Priscilla Dennis The family of late Gen. Mamman Jiya Vatsa, executed in 1986 for allegedly plotting a coup against Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, IBB, has described the former military Head of State’s recently released memoir as “a collection of distorted facts” and “a good reference […]

Babangida discloses what Kaduna Nzeogwu told him after killing Ahmadu Bello, wife, others

Babangida discloses what Kaduna Nzeogwu told him after killing Ahmadu Bello, wife, others   By Justina Otio Former Military Head of State, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), has said that Kaduna Nzeogwu told him that the 1966 coup was necessary for the country. According to Babangida, Nzeogwu, after executing the 1966 coup that killed the Northern […]

He contributed to why I’m alive today: Obasanjo pays tribute to Jimmy Carter

By Ikenna Ngere Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has paid a heartfelt tribute to Jimmy Carter, the former U.S. President who passed away on December 29, 2024. Speaking to Channels Television from his Abeokuta residence in Ogun State, Obasanjo expressed deep admiration for Carter, whom he credits as one of the reasons he is alive […]

Nigerians react to Shetima Vs Badenoch war of words

By Prisca Sam-Duru During the week, Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shetima, made waves across the media when he gave the leader of the United Kingdom Conservative party, Kemi Badenoch, an uppercut. Recall that before Badenoch got to the position as the leader of the UK Conservative Party, she had described Nigeria as socialist nation brimming […]

Lawmakers ask Tinubu to cut down ministers to 37

Lawmakers ask Tinubu to cut down ministers to 37 By Richard Ogunsile The House of Representatives Committee on Constitutional Review is currently evaluating a proposal aimed at amending the 1999 Constitution to restrict the number of ministers appointed by the president to 37. This proposal, titled “A Bill for an Act to Amend the Constitution […]

How plot to oust General Abacha in 1995 coup failed

By George Oshogwe Ogbolu Retired Nigerian Army Colonel Ralph Bello-Fadile has unveiled details of an attempted coup against former Head of State, Sani Abacha, in 1995, which he played a key role in. Contrary to its portrayal as a “phantom coup,” Bello-Fadile reveals in his newly published memoir that the effort was a calculated attempt […]

Femi Kuti names Obasanjo and Abiola as his family’s greatest enemies

Femi Kuti names Obasanjo and Abiola as his family’s greatest enemies By Justina Otio Grammy-nominated Afrobeat musician, Femi Kuti has claimed that some of his family’s greatest enemies are members of their own ethnic group, the Yorubas. He noted that his family does not adhere to tribalism as they were inspired by pan-Africanists during their […]

Gowon, Nigeria’s Winston Churchill, I envy him – Obasanjo

Gowon, Nigeria’s Winston Churchill, I envy him – Obasanjo By Luminous Jannamike Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has continued to pay tribute to General Yakubu Gowon, Nigeria’s former Head of State, describing him as a celebrated leader and likening him to the late British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill. Speaking at the African Biblical Leadership Initiative (ABLI) […]

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