onathan Defends Record, Responds to Atiku’s Criticism

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has responded to criticism from ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his time in office, stating that although he made mistakes, his decisions were always guided by Nigeria’s best interests. Atiku, who is currently seeking the presidency under the African Democratic Congress, had described Jonathan as inexperienced during a recent interview on…

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US evacuation signals fading confidence in Nigeria — Peter Obi‎

‎Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised serious concerns over Nigeria’s security situation following reports that the United States has begun evacuating some of its embassy staff from the country. According to him, this development reflects a growing lack of confidence by the international community in Nigeria’s ability to guarantee safety and stability.‎Speaking…

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MAN Slams NAFDAC Over Sachet Alcohol Ban, Warns of Job Losses and Economic Fallout

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has criticised the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) over its renewed enforcement of a ban on sachet and small PET-bottled alcoholic beverages, warning that the action is disrupting legitimate businesses and threatening jobs. MAN said the move contradicts existing federal directives and legislative resolutions,…

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Nigeria’s Electoral Tug-of-War: Protests Mount in Abuja as Senate Defends Electronic Transmission Changes

On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the #OccupyNASS protest entered its second decisive day, as citizens and activists intensified their presence around the National Assembly Complex in Abuja. The mobilization, fueled by recent legislative changes, centers on a singular demand: the explicit reinstatement of “real-time” electronic transmission of results in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The…

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