Political affairs commentator, Kayode Ogundamisi has alleged that President Bola Tinubu and his delegation are operating from The Peninsula Paris, one of the French capital’s ultra luxury hotels, where a Grand Premier Suite is currently listed at about €6,864, which is roughly ₦10.9 million per night before additional charges. Ogundamisi in a post on his verified X handle said with taxes and fees, the listed price rises to about €7,550, approximately ₦12 million a night. He noted: “President Bola Tinubu and his delegation are operating from The Peninsula Paris, one of the French capital’s ultra luxury hotels, where a…
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There are good reasons why Leno Adesanya and his company, Sunrise Power Transition Company lost their case at the International Chamber of Commerce, ICC, an outcome that sparked widespread nationwide celebrations across Nigeria. The ICC threw out the USD 2.35 billion claim by Sunrise on the Mambila Hydro Electric Power Project over the weekend and, as widely reported, and also rejected a USD 400 million settlement claim, ordering instead, the company and Adesanya to reimburse Nigeria about USD 11. 82 million in legal and other expenses. As a news person -perhaps the only one- in the Nigerian…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command on Saturday conducted a massive raid on identified crime flashpoints, shanties and uncompleted buildings across the FCT as part of ongoing efforts to prevent crime, disrupt criminal activities and enhance the safety and security of residents. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh in a statement issued Saturday said the operation, carried out across various locations, led to the raid of several identified criminal hideouts, with approximately 300 persons taken into custody for screening. She added that items recovered during the operation include knives, a toy gun, cannabis and other illicit drugs.…
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has condemned the tragic death of 37 miners who lost their lives while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State. The party in a statement issued Saturday by its National Publicity Secretary, Muhammed Ishaq, demanded the immediate establishment of an Independent Commission of Inquiry to determine the causes of this unfortunate incident and call for the prosecution of anyone found culpable. It added: “As a party committed to justice and good governance, we implore all relevant authorities to take decisive action to address these pressing security…
His surprise appearance on Isbae U’s popular Curiosity Made Me Ask podcast has got everyone talking on the Internet, and for good reason. It takes an elderly statesman with a remarkable sense of humour, confidence and willingness to connect with a younger generation to walk into a space like that and simply have fun. I laughed my heart out watching Obasanjo banter on the show. Here was a former military Head of State, former President and one of Nigeria’s most recognisable elder statesmen sitting comfortably in a setting largely associated with a younger, digital generation. He didn’t appear stiff,…
The Founder of Daisy Oak Foundation, Dr. Kiema Ogunlana has described as worrisome that only 471 women out of 4,881 candidates are contesting the Presidential, Senate and House of Representatives in the 2o27 general election She was of the opinion that women are not underrepresented because they lack capacity; they are underrepresented because the political system continues to make room for too few of them. TheHintsNews reports that the final list of all the candidates cleared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has shown that women remain underrepresented among the candidates vying for various elective positions, constituting only…
The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has constituted a ten-member independent committee to investigate the reported deaths of 37 people held by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Niger State Command, on suspicion of illegal mining. The action followed a directive by President Bola Tinubu for a comprehensive, transparent and unhindered investigation into the incident, which occurred on Thursday, 17 September 2026. Tunji-Ojo in a statement issued Saturday also directed the suspension of all officers involved in the incident pending the conclusion of the independent committee’s investigation. Describing the deaths as deeply disturbing, the minister said…
The PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, Lagos State Chapter has said that the 2027 Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Obafemi Hamzat has the experience to sustain Lagos state development trajectory. Its Coordinator, Amosu Tomi in a statement issued Friday congratulated Hazmat on his 62nd birthday. He described him as a seasoned technocrat and experienced public servant with extensive knowledge of governance, administration and public policy. Tomi added: “His years of service in government have equipped him with the experience, institutional understanding and leadership skills required to consolidate existing achievements and drive further development across Lagos State.”…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) has called on the presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar to quit 2027 presidential race, as the $500,000 bribe reverberated in Paris at the International Arbitration Tribunal under the auspices of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). Spokesman of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Dele Alake in a statement issued Friday said the former Vice President is unfit to be President of Nigeria because he has once again proven he would compromise Nigeria’s best interests for personal, fiduciary gain. He added that Atiku’s legendary corruption reverberated in…
The Secretary General of Airports Council International (ACI) Africa, Mr. Ali Tounsi, has disclosed that over 500 delegates have been confirmed for next week’s 35th Annual General Assembly holding in Abuja, far exceeding the initial projection of 350 to 400 delegates. Tounsi gave the hint Thursday at a press conference in Abuja. He noted: “I am really surprised by the number because in the beginning the estimation was about 350 and 400, but now we have 500 and this is because of some logistics problem as the number is exceeding what we predicted at the beginning. “This is also about…