06.05.2026

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OBA OF BENIN DRAWS LINE OVER MOWAA TUSSLE — “HISTORY WILL NOT REPEAT ITSELF”

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Oba Ewuare II of Benin has vowed that “history will not repeat itself” amid fresh controversy over the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA). The monarch accused former Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki of attempting to sideline the Benin Kingdom from the custody of returned artifacts, drawing international attention to Nigeria’s heritage politics....

Oyo Teacher Beaten to Death by Students Over Gambling Sparks National Outrage

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The death of Oyo teacher Mr. Fatai Adegoke, allegedly beaten by students he caught gambling, has sparked widespread outrage across Nigeria’s education community. Conflicting reports between the NUT and school officials have deepened confusion over the true cause of his death, reviving urgent calls for stronger classroom discipline and teacher protection laws....

Soludo’s Anambra Victory Sparks Political Storm as ADC, APC Cry Vote-Buying and INEC Silence

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Governor Charles Soludo’s sweeping re-election in Anambra has triggered a wave of outrage and warnings over Nigeria’s democratic integrity. Opposition parties allege unprecedented vote-buying, institutional complacency, and voter intimidation. While President Tinubu hails Soludo’s “visionary leadership,” critics call the exercise a cash-driven bazaar, raising fears for the 2027 general elections....

Trump Threatens “Guns-A-Blazing” Intervention in Nigeria — Tinubu, Dabiri, Obi Push Back on Persecution Claim

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Donald Trump’s call for a possible U.S. military strike over alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria has triggered swift backlash from President Tinubu, Abike Dabiri-Erewa and Peter Obi. Nigerian officials dismissed the claim as political theatre tied to U.S. evangelical lobbying, insisting Nigeria remains committed to religious freedom and constitutional democracy....

The Tariff Gamble — Inside Tinubu’s 15% Fuel Import Duty and the War for Nigeria’s Refining Future

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The Federal Government’s approval of a 15% import tariff on petrol and diesel is reshaping Nigeria’s oil market. Beyond the headlines lies a calculated economic gamble to fortify local refining, restore forex stability, and tilt power away from foreign traders...

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