Author: Vincent Osuwo

Yoruba men have been described as “hostages” in the hands of Nigerian women, especially those from the south-eastern part of the country. Revealing the love men from the Southwest receive from Igbo women, an X user simply identified as Nopkins noted that Igbo women specifically target men from this ethnic extraction for amorous relationships. In a statement on Wednesday, Nopkins alleged that “once they hear you are Yoruba,” they will treat you like an “angel.” “Truth be told, Igbo women purposely target Yoruba men; it’s not the men’s fault.” “Once they hear you are Yoruba, they will give you free…

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the reopening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with the Republic of Niger.  Tinubu also directed the lifting of other sanctions imposed on the Republic of Niger by the Federal Government. This was announced on Wednesday in a statement on the president’s verified X page. According to the statement, the directive comes “in compliance with the decisions of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government at its extraordinary summit on February 24, 2024, in Abuja,” where they had agreed to lift economic sanctions against the Republic of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea.”…

Backlash has trailed the Kano State Hisbah Board’s directive to residents of other religions who are not observing this Ramadan fast to refrain from eating openly or doing anything publicly that may damage the Islamic religion or entice those fasting. In an interview with AIT live, Director-General of the Board Abba Sai’Idu stated that the enforcement team now conducts more frequent patrols across the city to arrest any Muslim found engaging in any practice that is not by Islamic culture during the Holy Month. During the Holy Month of Ramadan, Muslims are supposed to refrain from eating, drinking, having sex,…

The Kano State Hisbah Board has asked residents of other religions who are not fasting during this time to refrain from eating openly or doing anything publicly that may damage the Islamic religion or entice those fasting. In an interview with AIT. live, Director-General of Hisbah, Abba Sai’Idu stated that the enforcement team now conducts more frequent patrols across the city to arrest any Muslim found engaging in any practice that is not by Islamic culture during the Holy Month. During the Holy Month of Ramadan, Muslims are supposed to refrain from eating, drinking, having sex, or smoking during the…

The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has suffered severe backlash over her claims that President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is yielding fruit. Chronicle NG reports that Mrs. Tinubu stated that Some of Tinubu’s initiatives under the Renewed Hope Agenda are already beginning to bear fruit and will soon reach all communities across the country. The First Lady said this at the inauguration of the Women Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Abuja on Monday, saying that the initiatives would benefit all Nigerians, particularly women. Mrs. Tinubu, who was represented by Mrs.…

A pan-Yoruba activist, Aare Kurunmi Kakanfo, has alleged that the Igbos are responsible for the political and economic evils in Yorubaland. In a statement published on his verified X page on Tuesday, Kakanfo refuted allegations that the Fulanis are the bone of contention in Yorubaland. Rather, he noted that the Igbos are the “real enemies,” emphasizing that they want to control the political and economic spheres of the Yoruba people. Kakanfo also alleged that the Igbos “are sponsoring cyber attacks on Yoruba women, history, and identity on social media spaces.” Stating that the Igbos see Yourubaland as their “promised land,” …

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has announced plans to sue the Senate over “the unlawful suspension of whistleblower Senator Abdul Ningi.” Chronicle NG reports that Ningi was suspended by the Sen. Godswill Akpabio-led Senate for 3 months over his allegation that the Senate inserted projects worth N3 trillion in the 2024 budget. Reacting to the suspension, SERAP, in a statement on Tuesday, noted that the insertion of projects by the senate negates the constitutional provisions of the Nigerian Constitution. The statement reads, “We’re suing the Senate over the unlawful suspension of whistleblower and Senator Abdul Ningi for 3…

Former Nigerian Senator Shehu Sani has revealed the level of disparity among senators in the Senate.  In a statement on his verified X handle on Tuesday, Sani stated that though the Nigerian Constitution stipulates equality among senators they are not equal. Sani’s statement comes on the heels of the suspension of Sen. Abdul Ningi by the Senate on Tuesday. Following allegations of padding the 2024 budget leveled against the executive arm of government byNingi,  the Nigerian Senate, under the leadership of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, wielded the big axe by suspending the lawmaker from performing his legislative activities. In reaction,…

The suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi, a lawmaker representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District, by the Senate has stirred the ire of Nigerians.  Following allegations of padding the 2024 budget leveled against the executive arm of government by  Ningi the Nigerian Senate under the leadership of Senate President Godswill Akpabio wielded the big axe by suspending the lawmaker from performing his legislative activities. Senate President Godswill Akpabio, while conducting a voice vote on the suspension of Ningi, described the actions of Ningi as a ‘grievous’ offense. Ningi, speaking under the aegis of the Northern Senators’ Forum in an interview with BBC…

Reno Omokri, the former aide to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, has sternly criticized critics of the Federal Government for allegedly failing to give applause to the government when necessary.  Omokri, in a statement on his X handle on Tuesday, noted that those who condemn President Bola Tinubu’s policies fail to commend him when such policies yield positive results. Alleging that Tinubu’s critics do not have the interest of Nigeria or the poor masses at heart, he noted that they are only bitter about losing the 2023 presidential election. Speaking on the reduction in the prices of commodities that has skyrocketed in…