Afolabi Hakim

214 Articles

Kano Assembly suspends chairmen of three local government areas

At least three local government chairmen in Kano State have been suspended by the House of Assembly. The…

2027 presidency: No primary or secondary education record – Tinubu’s academic qualification sparks fresh debate

On Saturday, Nigeria's electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), published the nomination forms of President Bola…

Catholic bishops and Tinubu: Detailing Cardinal Onaiyekan and presidency face-off over state of the nation

On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, President Bola Tinubu met with the Catholic bishops at the presidential villa. During…

2027: INEC publishes names of 19 presidential candidates, running mates [Full list]

The names of nineteen candidates who will vie for the 2027 presidential election have been released. The names…

‘Picking Atiku Abubakar as vice president in 1999 my life’s greatest mistake’ – Obasanjo

Obasanjo and Abubakar ran on a joint ticket on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party. They would…

Electricity tariff: X-raying Nigerian Govt move to scrap subsidy from 2027

It did not disclose how the financial gap that will be created by the removal of subsidy will…

World Cup stake sell-off: “We won’t participate in competitions” – UEFA pulls out of FIFA as crisis deepens

In the statement issued by the body on Thursday, UEFA expressed its revulsion at FIFA's decision to press…

Ibrahim Mbaya: “How We Killed Him” – Suspects Detail Fatal Mob Attack on Unijos Graduate

30-year-old Newyear is the man captured in the viral video bludgeoning Mbaya with a plank as the deceased…

Ibrahim Mbaya: Inside story of how 25-year-old model, Unijos graduate, was beaten to death by his friends over alleged phone theft

When Ibrahim Mbaya, a 25-year-old University of Jos graduate, decided to spend the night at his friend's place…

Appeal Court delivers judgement on deregistration of ADC, Accord, others

The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has ruled on a suit seeking the nullification of a judgment that…

Want to apply for UK work visa? Here are 10 requirements you must meet

As the economic fortune of Nigeria has declined alarmingly in recent years owing to widespread hardship, Nigerians, particularly…

Nigerian Govt grants and loans: How to Apply for the N10m iDICE Scheme — A Step-by-Step Guide for budding entrepreneurs

As part of efforts to drive innovation and provide an enabling environment for young entrepreneurs and founders of…

#YellowMoments: How and where to trade your mementoes for prizes as MTN begins nostalgia-themed campaign

MTN Nigeria has announced a souvenir and memorabilia exchange programme that will allow customers to trade their old…

“I’ve four baby mamas, two more women currently pregnant” – Gehgeh

In a money-centric country like ours where the value and respect accorded to you and your chances of…

Reorganisation of Nigerian Army: A practical solution to insecurity or a pragmatic response to 2024 alleged coup plot

Coups, particularly in today's fast-moving world, are extremely difficult to execute. It requires a lot of meticulous and…