Author: Aminu Ridwan

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has urged President Bola Tinubu to reopen investigations into the unresolved assassinations of notable Nigerians, including journalist Dele Giwa, former Attorney-General Bola Ige, and pro-democracy activist Kudirat Abiola. Addressing a group of journalists in Lagos on Saturday, Soyinka emphasized the importance of resolving these long-standing cases, suggesting that some Nigerians—both within and outside the country—may hold key information that could illuminate the circumstances surrounding the killings. His comments came as part of his reflections on Nigeria’s Democracy Day, marked annually on June 12. This year’s commemoration saw President Tinubu address the National Assembly and bestow…

June 14, 2025 Manchester United are weighing a potential move for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen following Arsenal’s advances in the race for Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres. Both Premier League giants are in the hunt for a new centre-forward this summer. However, tensions have emerged between Gyokeres and Sporting CP over transfer terms, with the Swedish international and his camp accusing the Portuguese club of reneging on previously agreed conditions regarding his release fee. Arsenal have already tabled a €55 million (£46.8m) bid plus €10 million (£8.5m) in performance-related add-ons, which was rejected. A revised offer is anticipated, and with Champions…

Mpox is spreading swiftly across Sierra Leone, with confirmed cases now recorded in all 16 regions, including the capital city, Freetown. Health authorities report being overwhelmed as they scramble to isolate and treat patients amid a surge in infections that has already exceeded last year’s total cases across the continent. In January, the government began treating mpox patients at home in a bid to preserve hospital capacity for malaria cases and pregnancy-related complications. However, the approach proved ineffective. The virus, which transmits through close physical contact, quickly spread through densely populated communities, causing a spike in infections. Several isolation centres…

In a recent interview with TVC on June 9, 2025, Maryam Abacha, widow of the late military ruler, General Sani Abacha, stirred fresh controversy by claiming that the over $3.8 billion recovered from various countries—often referred to as the “Abacha loot”—was not stolen, but rather funds her husband “saved” for Nigeria. She alleged that the money mysteriously disappeared shortly after Abacha’s death in 1998. “Who witnessed any funds being stashed abroad?” she asked rhetorically. “No one has produced signatures or definitive proof. Those funds my husband kept for Nigeria were gone within months, but no one talks about that.” Echoing…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to eradicating illegal mining activities, citing their threat to public safety and environmental sustainability. During a recent inspection of the Ibadan Circular Road project, the Director-General of the Oyo State Solid Mineral Development Agency, Abiodun Oni, restated the governor’s zero-tolerance stance on unauthorised mining. He said illegal excavation has caused significant environmental degradation, particularly in the Egbeda and Lagelu Local Government Areas. Oni explained that the inspection was a follow-up to an earlier visit by the governor, who had issued a directive to halt all harmful mining practices in the…

The Kwara State chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) ushered in a new era of leadership with the inauguration of its newly elected executives at the NUJ Hall, GRA, Ilorin. The event was anchored by Comrade Ilias Kamaldeen, a former Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to a past NANS Kwara Chairman. In his welcome address, Comrade Ibrahim Razak Jeje, founder of ZETSI Africa, reflected on the rich history of NANS, highlighting its achievements, challenges, and the road ahead for the student movement. His remarks set the tone for a day filled with reflection, motivation, and optimism.…

  On Wednesday, National Agency  for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC), alongside with standard Organisation of Nigeria( SON) warned food producers and suppliers against flooding substandard products into the nation’s markets. The General Director of SON, Dr. Ifeanyi Okereke stated this during a one-day stakeholder workshop tagged, “Growing Businesses Through Standardization” in Abakaliki. Okereke, in his statement, said that substandard items are not good for a growing economy. Mrs Talutu Athan ,Director of Cooperate Affairs in the department of SON, who happens to represent Okereke , said the workshop was aimed at strengthening and deepening stakeholders/operators’ knowledge, understanding, and…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his willingness to welcome the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, into the All Progressives Congress (APC) should he choose to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Tinubu made the remarks on Wednesday during the commissioning of the Arterial Road N16 and other infrastructure projects in the Katampe District of Abuja. Commending Wike’s performance in office, the President lauded his leadership qualities and playfully referenced the former Rivers State governor’s popular political slogan. “Nyesom Wike is not yet a member of my party (APC), but the day he decides to…

The Federal Government has announced the cancellation of the traditional military parade earlier scheduled to mark the 26th Democracy Day celebration on Thursday, June 12, 2025. According to a statement released Wednesday by Abdulhakeem Adeoye from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), the parade—previously expected to hold at the Presidential Villa—will no longer take place. Instead, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will address the nation in a live broadcast at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday. Later in the day, he is also scheduled to attend a special joint session of the National Assembly at 12 noon.…

Posters of renowned Ibadan-based broadcaster, Dr. Hamzat Oriyomi, have appeared across major streets in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, sparking speculation about his possible entry into the 2027 general elections. The posters, boldly captioned “2027 Oyo n pe o” (Oyo is calling you), feature a striking image of the veteran Yoruba broadcaster in black, though they give no indication of the specific political office he may be vying for. The development has triggered widespread public interest, particularly among supporters who have continued to rally behind the founder of Agidigbo FM.In a video shared by one of his support groups on Wednesday,…