Entertainment Mar 11, 2023

Seun Kuti labels Obasanjo and admirers as selfish oppressors

Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has once again made controversial remarks, this time directing his criticism towards former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo and his supporters. In a video shared on social media, Seun branded Obasanjo's administration as the worst case of corruption and manipulation of Nigeria's natural resources for personal gain. He accused those who praise Obasanjo of being oppressors who are solely interested in serving their own selfish interests and have no respect for Africa or its people.

Local News Mar 7, 2023

Rulings Awaited on Inspection of Presidential Election Materials in Nigeria

The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) will deliver rulings on motions filed by the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) seeking permission to inspect materials used for the previous presidential election. The rulings, which will also cover motions filed by the Labour Party (LP) and its candidate, Peter Obi, will be delivered at 2 pm on Wednesday. The outcome of the rulings will have a significant impact on the admissibility of evidence and the course of proceedings in the election tribunal.

Local News Mar 5, 2023

Nigerian Elections Fell Short of Expectations, Says US Ambassador

The US Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard, commends Nigerians for their dedication to democracy in the presidential polls, but says it failed to meet expectations. Leonard urges the Independent National Electoral Commission to address the challenges and undertake a broader review of the problems ahead of the March 11 gubernatorial elections. Read more about her call to action and the changing electoral landscape in Nigeria in this news report.