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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday declared that Nigeria is far from achieving its full potential, warning that the country’s journey to greatness remains incomplete due to unfulfilled leadership responsibilities. Speaking at the public presentation of an autobiography by former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, in Abuja, Obasanjo delivered a pointed charge to both former and current leaders, stressing that the task of nation-building cannot be abandoned midstream. “The Nigeria you and I worked for, we haven’t gotten there yet,” Obasanjo said. “And I believe it is the responsibility of all of us to ensure we reach the Nigeria of…

Former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has urged President Bola Tinubu to pay the N45 billion debt allegedly owed to the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola by the Federal Government, as a symbolic step toward bringing closure to the historic June 12 saga. Lamido made the appeal on Tuesday in Abuja during the public presentation of his new autobiography, Being True to Myself. The event drew several dignitaries including former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and other prominent Nigerians. Addressing the gathering, Lamido said it was time for the Nigerian government to rectify…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has vowed that his administration remains steadfast in its commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring the independence of Nigeria’s judiciary, underscoring ongoing legislative efforts to fast-track reforms and enhance access to justice for every Nigerian. Tinubu made the assertion at the launch of a book dedicated to the immediate past Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, in Abuja. The book, The Judicial Legacy of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, co-authored by Dr. Charles Mekwunye (SAN) and Ayo Olanrewaju, the Deputy Editor-in-Chief and Chairman of the Editorial Board of the Nigerian Weekly Law Reports (NWLR),…

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) is set to introduce stringent regulations aimed at protecting the Nigerian media landscape from the disruptive influence of artificial intelligence (AI). The move comes amid growing concerns about the impact of AI on the integrity and credibility of media content, particularly as automation in news production and broadcasting continues to surge globally. In a bid to address potential risks, the NBC is exploring a comprehensive framework that will regulate the use of AI in media operations, ensuring that automated content does not jeopardize the standards of accuracy, fairness, and objectivity that the Nigerian public has…

Morenikeji Adebayo Nigeria has seen a concerning rise in HIV cases over the past decade, with more than 2.9 million reported infections between 2014 and 2024. The data highlights the persistent challenge the country faces in combating the epidemic, despite ongoing public health efforts. According to official reports, the number of HIV cases steadily increased over the years, starting with 167,257 cases in 2014. This was followed by 197,466 cases in 2015, a jump to 227,025 in 2016, and a further rise to 236,406 in 2017. In 2018, the figure slightly declined to 214,217 cases, but the upward trend resumed…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared that ex-militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, will be invited for questioning over a viral video showing alleged abuse of the Nigerian currency. The video, which surfaced over the weekend, showed the former commander of the defunct Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) celebrating his 54th birthday in grand style. In the now-viral clip, Tompolo is seen dancing while a guest sprays bundles of N1,000 notes on him—an act prohibited under Nigeria’s anti-naira abuse laws. The footage was posted on X (formerly Twitter) by a user…

A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has sentenced two individuals to six months’ imprisonment each for abusing the Nigerian currency by spraying N200 notes during a social event. Justice Alexander Owoeye convicted the duo—Babatunde Peter Olaitan, popularly known as TDollar, and Tobilola Olamide, also known as TobiNation—after they pleaded guilty to separate one-count charges brought against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The EFCC told the court that the offence was committed on April 8, 2025, at a party held at 23 Macdonald Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. Both defendants were captured in a viral TikTok video…

JAMB Orders Review  Amid Widespread Complaints No fewer than 1,534,654 candidates who sat the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) have petitioned the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), demanding a review of their results over what they described as “unprecedented mass failure.” The candidates, through their legal representative, John Nwobodo, served a petition dated May 12, invoking the Freedom of Information Act to demand full disclosure of the questions and corresponding answers used during the examination. They argue that their results do not reflect their efforts, and suspect technical issues may have compromised the integrity of the scoring system.…

The Federal Government, through the Debt Management Office (DMO), has launched a N300 billion Sovereign Sukuk aimed at financing critical infrastructure projects across the country. The offer, which opened on Monday, May 12, will run until May 20, with a settlement date fixed for May 23. It is a seven-year Ijarah (lease) Sukuk with a rental rate of 19.75 percent per annum, payable twice a year. Director-General of the DMO, Patience Oniha, unveiled the Series VII Sukuk issuance at an investor engagement session in Abuja, noting that the instrument is part of the government’s broader strategy to deepen the domestic…

The Ogun State chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of one of its prominent members, Mrs. Bukola Agbakaizu, who reportedly slumped and died on Monday. Agbakaizu, a veteran broadcaster with the state-owned Ogun State Television (OGTV), was said to have collapsed while preparing for her afternoon shift and was immediately rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Idi Aba, Abeokuta, where she was later pronounced dead. Until her death, the 52-year-old journalist was an ex-officio member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council, and a longstanding…