Category: Opinion
Akpabio Tried to Silence Me for Opposing Tinubu’s Emergency Rule in Rivers – Seriake Dickson
Senator Seriake Dickson, representing Bayelsa West, has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of attempting to censor him during a plenary session where he opposed President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. Dickson, a former governor of Bayelsa State, revealed that he led a walkout from the Senate chamber on March…
Female Corps Member ‘Raye’ Inspires Nigerians to Demand Accountability from Government — Ex-Minister Oby Ezekwesili
Former Minister and human rights activist Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili has commended National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member Ushie “Raye” Uguamaye for her courageous critique of the Nigerian government, describing her actions as a powerful lesson in democratic participation. Ezekwesili praised Uguamaye for her boldness in publicly criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s administration and its handling of…
My father is Nigeria’s greatest president despite criticism – Seyi Tinubu
Seyi Tinubu, President Bola Tinubu’s son, has hailed his father as Nigeria’s most outstanding leader. In a widely circulated video on Monday, Seyi made this statement while speaking to a group of young people in Yola, Adamawa State capital. “It was never politics, but they keep coming for me, they keep coming for my family,…
Father of NYSC Member Who Slammed Tinubu Died Protesting Demolition of His Palm Plantation
The father of Ushie Rita Uguamaye, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member who recently criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, died after participating in a protest against the demolition of his palm plantation for the Obudu International Airport project. Journalist and human rights activist Agba Jalingo revealed this in a Facebook post, shedding light on…
Lagos NYSC Local Government Inspector Absconds After Summoning Corps Member for Criticizing Tinubu
A Local Government Inspector (LGI) of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Lagos has gone into hiding after summoning a corps member, Ushie Rita Uguamaye, over her viral social media post criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The situation unfolded following the intervention of human rights activist Omoyele Sowore and a team of lawyers, who…
Peter Obi Attributes Northern Insecurity to Poverty, Calls for Education and Youth Empowerment
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has attributed the rising insecurity in Northern Nigeria to widespread poverty. Speaking during a visit to the Muslim community in Awka, Anambra State, where he joined them in breaking the Ramadan fast, Obi emphasized that addressing poverty through education and youth empowerment is…
NYSC Threatens Corps Member Over Viral Video Criticizing Tinubu’s Government
A serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member in Lagos State has raised alarm over alleged threats from the NYSC board after she criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration in a viral TikTok video. The young lady, who uses the handle @talktoraye, expressed her frustrations about the rising cost of goods and economic hardship in…
Court Orders Arrest of Social Media Activist VeryDarkMan for Defamation
An Abuja Chief Magistrate Court sitting at Wuse Zone 6 has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of controversial social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). The arrest order was issued on Thursday following a criminal defamation case filed by renowned gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. Magistrate Emmanuel Iyana directed the Nigeria…
Lagos Street Sweeper Protests Low Pay, Harsh Working Conditions
A street sweeper employed by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has raised an outcry over poor wages, harsh working conditions, and lack of health benefits, calling on the agency’s leadership to address their grievances. In a video shared on Wednesday, the worker lamented the “inhumane treatment” faced by sweepers, despite their critical role in…
Abuja Sex Workers Lose Major Legal Battle as Court Dismisses Rights Suit
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit filed by commercial sex workers seeking legal protection to operate without intimidation from security agencies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In a landmark ruling delivered on Wednesday, Justice James Omotosho declared that prostitution is not recognized as a legal right under Nigerian law or…