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What Oseni does is not new in global journalism.Internationally respected anchors like Christiane Amanpour, Stephen Sackur of BBC’s Hardtalk, and CNN’s Jake Tapper are known for grilling world leaders, cutting through rhetoric, and demanding evidence. But in Nigeria, where political arrogance often thrives on unchallenged narratives, such firmness is often mistaken for hostility. The real issue is not Oseni’s tone; …

A forgery scandal has hit the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Abuja, following claims that a senior official, Mr. Nwankwoeze Williamson Chijioke, currently serving as Director of Lands in the Mass Housing Department (MHD) of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), allegedly forged his Ordinary National Diploma (OND) certificate. Chijioke is alleged to use same certificate to secure higher academic …

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, on Wednesday made a surprise public appearance at the O’DA Art Gallery booth during the ongoing 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair in London, effectively dispelling rumours about his health and speculations of his incapacitation. Edun was seen walking around the exhibition space at Somerset House, United Kingdom, in videos shared on the official Instagram …

Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State have pledged to rebuild the party following the defection of Governor Peter Mbah to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Mbah, who announced his move on Tuesday, cited what he described as the PDP’s continued marginalisation of the South-East. However, the decision has sparked mixed reactions across the state, …

The main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has appointed Senator Ben Obi as the Secretary of the National Convention Organizing Committee (NCOC) for the November 15th and 16th elective Convention in Ibadan, Oyo State. On Tuesday Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah formally defected from the PDP to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC along with his cabinet members. Governor Mbah …

When PDP was in power the South East had i. Senate President – Evans Enweren, Chuba Okadigbo, Anyin Pius Anyim, Adolphus Wabara and Ken Nnamaniii. Deputy Senate President – Ike Ekweremaduiii. Secretary to the Government of the Federation – Anyim Pius Anyimiv. PDP National Secretary – Okwesilieze Nwodo, Vincent Ogbulafor, Rex Onyeabor, Samuel Anyanwuv. CBN Governor – Chukwuma Soludovi. Chief …

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has dismissed fears of Nigeria sliding into a one-party state. Obi stated that there is no political party that can capture any region simply because a governor defects to it. He made this statement on Wednesday in Abuja while reacting to the recent defection of Enugu …

It’s important that I state that I posted about Omokri only after I followed the biblical instruction to seek his repentance and restoration first. The next step is to warn the brethren. This is what that looks like in the age of social media. I do not have a vendetta or any anger against him. My heart breaks for him. …

An American, Mike Arnold, has accused former presidential aide Reno Omokri of being a “pathological, habitual, calculating, self-serving liar,” alleging that he was deceived and manipulated by Omokri during their personal and professional encounters. Arnold made the allegations in a lengthy post on X (formerly Twitter), recounting his experiences with Omokri in Kenya, Texas, and Nigeria. According to him, Omokri’s …

An American identified as Mike Arnold has accused Nigerian author and social media personality Reno Omokri of deceit, alleging that Omokri once posed with luxury cars that did not belong to him and claimed ownership online. In a detailed post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Arnold recounted that Omokri had filmed and flaunted two cars belonging to one of his …