President Tinubu Declares State of Emergency in Rivers State, Suspends Governor and Assembly

Pres. Tinubu declared state of emergency in Rivers State (3/18/25) due to escalating crisis, suspending Gov. Fubara & assembly. Rtd. Vice Adm. Ibas appointed Administrator. Listen to Podcast

Senator Natasha’s Suspension Sparks Global Debate as Nigerian Senate Defends Decision at IPU

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan's suspension, stemming from misconduct allegations & a prior harassment claim against Akpabio, is now at the IPU's attention, fueling controversy. Listen to Podcast

NNPC Ends Naira-for-Crude Deal with Local Refineries, Raising Concerns Over Fuel Prices

NNPC halts naira-for-crude deal with local refineries, including Dangote, until 2030. Refiners must now buy crude in USD, potentially increasing petrol prices. Listen to Podcast

El-Rufai Resigns from APC, Joins SDP, Citing Party’s Decline

El-Rufai, APC founding member & ex-Kaduna Gov, resigned from APC citing disillusionment and joined SDP (3/10/25), lamenting APC's deviation from progressive ideals. Listen to Podcast

Zelensky Calls White House Meeting with Trump "Regrettable," Reaffirms Ukraine’s Commitment to Peace

Zelensky calls US meeting "regrettable," reaffirms peace talks readiness & echoes Macron's peace plan. Highlights US support, mineral deal readiness. Listen to Podcast

Rivers Crisis: Ijaw Nation Warns Against Fubara’s Impeachment

INC warns Rivers crisis threatens Niger Delta peace. Defending Gov Fubara, they imply instability, hindering oil production if his tenure is cut short. Listen to Podcast

Akpabio-Natasha: Protecting the Institution Over Individuals

Saraki urges open Senate probe into Akpabio-Akpoti-Uduaghan allegations, citing precedent for transparency & upholding Senate integrity, a pillar of democracy. Listen to Podcast

NAFDAC DG Raises Alarm Over Threats to Life, Calls for Death Penalty for Fake Drug Peddlers

NAFDAC DG Adeyeye reports death threats after seizing N1T in fake drugs. Seeks stronger laws, including death penalty, to combat counterfeiters. Listen to Podcast

Zelensky Reportedly Confronts Trump Official Over Controversial Ukraine Deal

Zelensky angered by exploitative U.S. deal proposal (mineral wealth for security) delivered by Trump envoy Bessent. Deal lacked security assurances. Listen to Podcast

Putin Offers U.S. Access to Russian Rare Minerals Amid Ukraine Dispute

Putin offers US access to Russian minerals, including those in occupied Ukraine, amid reports of Trump pushing Ukraine for a mineral deal. EU also proposes a partnership. Listen to Podcast

Babangida's Grave Mistake: The 1991 Primaries

Post-coup, key military figures remained. Abacha's retention was a mistake, per Babangida. He admitted 1991 primaries were rigged, leading to arrests of political "godfathers". Listen to Podcast

A Timeline of Key Events in Nigeria’s Security Challenges

Nigeria's descent into chaos: From Boko Haram's rise (2009) to widespread violence & economic collapse (2025), fueled by unanswered questions, political instability, and resource conflicts. Listen to Podcast

Nigeria’s AI & Digital Innovation Journey: Exploring a Strategic Partnership with Google

SeunMsg met Sundar Pichai in Paris, discussing Nigeria's AI advancement. A Google partnership focuses on cloud infrastructure, workforce development, AI innovation, cloud adoption, and establishing Nigeria as a global tech hub, aligning with the Renewed Hope Agenda. This initiative, spearheaded by NITDA and FMCIDE, leverages existing Nigerian AI projects like Awarri Technologies. Listen to Podcast

FG Proposes Reversal of Mother Tongue Policy and Education Reforms

Nigeria's education ministry seeks to reverse the mother tongue instruction policy in primary schools due to implementation challenges, proposing instead its use only in early childhood education and Primary 1. Simultaneously, they aim to expand basic education to 12 years, reform technical & vocational education, and standardize tertiary admission requirements. Listen to Podcast

White South Africans Clamour For US Resettlement After Trump Order

Trump's order offers refuge to South African Afrikaners fearing land expropriation under a new law. South Africa criticizes the order as inaccurate and insensitive, while a mass exodus is feared, potentially crippling the economy. Listen to Podcast

An Open Message to My Senior Brother, @elrufai

Brother, your recent actions seem vengeance-driven, not patriotic. The opposition exploits this. Let's address grievances maturely; APC remains the best platform for national impact. Come home. Listen to Podcast

Official Statement on the Withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from ECOWAS

Burkina Faso, Mali, & Niger withdrew from ECOWAS (Jan 29, 2025). ECOWAS maintains travel, trade, & citizen movement for these countries until further notice, prioritizing regional cooperation. Listen to Podcast

US begins Mass Deportation

Over 1 million undocumented migrants face US deportation, including 3,690 Nigerians. Deportees report being chained, and the Pentagon is deploying transport planes. Refusal to accept deportees risks US sanctions. Listen to Podcast

Carter's Funeral: A Lesson in Order

Carter's funeral showcased remarkable order & dignity, a stark contrast to chaotic Nigerian state functions. The absence of fuss highlighted a potential for improved decorum. Listen to Podcast

Economists Who Predicted Milei’s ‘Devastation’ Now Silent as Argentina Thrives

Argentina's "crazy" leader, Javier Milei, silences critics. Bold austerity measures slashed spending, fired bureaucrats, and produced a budget surplus & lower inflation, boosting his approval rating to 50%. Listen to Podcast

TikTok Pulled from U.S. App Stores as Service Suspension Takes Effect

US law forces TikTok's removal from Apple & Google app stores, effectively banning it in the US. ByteDance's failure to divest led to the shutdown. Potential buyers & legal challenges remain. Listen to Podcast