Afolabi Hakim

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Peter Obi’s persecution claim and Keyamo’s touchy rebuttal — Unpacking the airport car parking furore

The story of the ruling party, whether it is the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at its domineering peak…

Danladi Umar: Inside EFCC’s arrest and trial of ex-code of conduct tribunal chairman who prosecuted Tinubu for corruption

On Thursday the former chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Danladi Yakubu Umar, was remanded in prison…

Fake agency scandal: What VDM exchange with embattled ‘PFIPC DG’ Prince Adeyemi revealed about Gbajabiamila’s involvement

In recent days, the media has been awash with the furore and hysteria over the fake agency scandal.…

Why I told kidnappers to kill my brothers – Zamfara governor

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has opened up on his scary exchange with kidnappers who abducted his brothers…

Terrorists’ rehabilitation: Can federal lawmakers’ resolution end the contentious decade-long policy?

After years of a practice that many dispassionate and right-thinking everyday Nigerians find not only scandalous and contentious…

Sam Larry: Fatal road crash and death rumours — What Kemi Olunloyo and Larry’s associate revealed about the socialite’s condition

The silence of singer, Naira Marley, a known long-time and close associate of Sam Larry only adds to…

2027: INEC, a trillion naira election budget and the need to rethink Nigeria’s democracy

Things will have to change across the board if we want a democracy that is truly representative in…

2026 WASSCE: WAEC speaks on candidates’ fate as glitches, challenges marred conduct of exams

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has opened up on the challenges encountered during this year's West African…

Son, daughter of Bauchi ex-deputy governor die in road accident

Two children of Bauchi state's former Deputy governor, Senator Baba Tela, have died in a fatal auto crash…

World Cup: Two African countries qualify for Round of 16 — Spain take on Portugal, Argentina face Egypt [Full Fixtures, date]

The round of 32 of the ongoing World Cup jointly hosted by Canada  Mexico and the United States…

What transpired between Prince Adeyemi and Gbajabiamila: X-raying the PFIPC bribery scandal rocking the presidency

While the presidency wants Nigerians to believe that this is a case of a sophisticated, elaborate and well-thought-out…

Mark, Aregbesola’s emergence as ADC National leaders legal, their leadership authentic: court rules

A suit seeking to oust David Mark's leadership of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has been dismissed. The…

FG ditches Khaki, announces Adire as new NYSC uniform

While the khaki uniform has no political leaning or ethnic and geographical colouration attached to its adoption as…

46 microfinance banks lose licences as CBN cracks down on delinquent fintechs [Full List]

No fewer than 46 microfinance banks across the country have lost their operating licences, the Central Bank of…