GistReel The former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has firmly stated that he did not misappropriate public funds during his time in office, expressing his willingness to take an oath on the Qur’an to affirm his stance. According to El-Rufai, his entry into politics was driven entirely by a desire to serve the public, emphasizing that he had no intentions of pursuing financial gain or ...

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State says Nigeria is faced with several challenges that require bold and innovative solutions to address. He also urged residents of the state to imbibe the spirit of patriotism to ensure that the sacrifices of Nigeria’s forefathers were not in vain. Yusuf made the call at the commemoration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary held at the Sani Abacha ...

Protesters who converged on the Utako market area of Abuja have been dispersed with teargas by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force. The protesters were said to have gathered at the busy market in the early hours of Tuesday when they were met with teargas fumes. The October 1 protest tagged #FearlessInOctober has not gained traction like that of August. The demonstration, organised by some ...

Former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (retd), made a surprise appearance at a reception in honour of newly inducted young Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Barrister Yunus Abdulsalam. In a brief remark, Dasuki humorously stated that he was “ambushed” into the role. “While I don’t typically enjoy speaking at public functions, I must embrace this unexpected honor.” “I ...

The nationwide protest against hunger and bad governance has faced a setback in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. This is due to the actions of security agencies, accompanied by individuals appearing to be political thugs, who chased the protesters away. DAILY POST reports that the security agencies and the alleged political thugs first stormed the Pleasure Park, the original starting ...

From Dotun Omisakin, Lagos Protesters have blocked a major road in Lagos, resulting in a long queue of cars around Ojota. The protesters led by Hassan Soweto, one of the organisers and national coordinator of the Education Rights Campaign, parked a the van in the middle of the road, while expressing concerns about the state of the nation. Daily Trust observed that many vehicles reversed and took ...