Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has defended his involvement in the party’s 2023 presidential campaign, insisting that his impact was not limited to the number of votes he personally delivered.     During an interview on Channels Television, Baba-Ahmed addressed critics who argued that he contributed only about 3,000 votes to the…

  The Yoruba Union, Ìgbìnmó Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá, has criticized First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu over her remarks encouraging women to consider businesses such as akara, roasted corn, and kuli-kuli vending. In a statement signed by Convener Olusola Badero, the group urged the First Lady to “lead by example” by selling the items in Surulere, Lagos,…

  Political analyst and public affairs commentator Professor Okey Ikechukwu has questioned the Federal Government’s claim that the naira’s recent stability reflects an improving economy, arguing that exchange rate stability alone does not translate into better living conditions for Nigerians. Speaking on Arise News on Saturday, June 27, 2026, Ikechukwu said government officials have cited…

  Professor Okey Ikechukwu, a Strategic Management and Human Capital Development expert at Development Specs Academy, has said the depreciation of the naira strengthens, rather than weakens, Peter Obi’s criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking on Arise News, Ikechukwu said Obi’s recent call for Tinubu to resign should be viewed as an assessment of…

  Senator Shehu Sani has highlighted the diverse birthplaces and political contributions of several prominent Nigerians, saying they reflect a period of stronger national unity. In a post on his verified X account, Sani noted that Nigeria’s first President, Nnamdi Azikiwe, and former Biafran leader Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu were born in Zungeru, Niger State, while…

  Adamu Tanimu, a stakeholder in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has said the opposition’s support for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is driven by political strategy rather than sentiment, arguing that defeating President Bola Tinubu requires experience, nationwide structure, and substantial resources. Speaking in an interview aired on Trust TV’s official YouTube channel on…

  Professor Okey Ikechukwu, a strategic management and human capital development expert at Development Specs Academy, has said Peter Obi’s criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration reflects the sentiments of many Nigerians and is supported by evidence. Speaking on Arise News, Ikechukwu said every citizen, including opposition figures, has the right to assess government performance,…

  Adamu Tanimu, a prominent stakeholder in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has argued that President Bola Tinubu could face a difficult path to re-election if former Vice President Atiku Abubakar secures the majority of votes in Northern Nigeria. Speaking in an interview aired on Trust TV’s official YouTube channel on Saturday, June 27, 2026,…

Police in India’s Uttar Pradesh state are investigating the abduction and killing of a four-year-old girl in Kasganj district. Authorities said one suspect has been arrested while the alleged main suspect remains at large. According to police, the child was reported missing on June 6, 2026, after she disappeared from outside her family home while…

  Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has shared a video of an Abuja-based akara seller who said she started her business with ₦12,000, amid ongoing debate over small-scale entrepreneurship. The video, posted on Olayinka’s X account, follows recent discussions sparked by remarks attributed to First Lady Senator Oluremi…