Reading Time: 2 minutesSince Nigeria’s return to democracy in May 1999, the country has witnessed several instances of state-level emergency rule. Three presidents—Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan, and Bola Tinubu—have invoked Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution to declare states of emergency in response to security crises...

Reading Time: 2 minutesFormer Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu over the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it an assault on democracy and an act of political manipulation. In a statement shared on his verified Facebook page,...

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has projected a gradual decline in the inflation rate over the next six months, according to its newly released Inflation Expectations Report for February 2025. Inflation Trends and ExpectationsThe report indicates that both businesses and households...

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly opposed the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as a political maneuver aimed at undermining democracy. The party insists that President Bola Tinubu lacks the constitutional authority to suspend the elected...

Reading Time: 2 minutesIn a move laden with political undertones, Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) 2023 presidential contender, convened a closed-door parley with Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, at the Ramat House in Bauchi State on Thursday.While the precise agenda of the meeting remains shrouded...

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Nigerian Senate has formally solidified its backing for Senate President Godswill Akpabio, passing a vote of confidence in his leadership on Thursday. This decisive action follows a motion raised by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, citing Orders 40 and 51 to address the...

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Chief Magistrate Court of Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, has issued a bench warrant for the apprehension of social commentator and blogger, Martins Vincent Otse, widely recognized as VeryDarkMan (VDM). The court’s directive comes in response to allegations of criminal defamation levied against...