By: Abudu Olalekan He wasn’t just an imam. He was a shield. Late Imam Abdullahi Abubakar—92, wise, quiet—passed away in Nghar, Barkin Ladi, Plateau State. And when news broke, hearts cracked. Not just in his village. All over. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said it best: “A courageous servant of God.” And honestly? He wasn’t wrong….
By: Abudu Olalekan Here’s a strange one for you. A man gets the key to his freedom. The judge says he can go. He’s met every single condition. But he won’t leave his cell. He’s choosing to stay in prison. That’s the surreal situation with Abubakar Malami, the former Attorney-General of the Federation. Justice Emeka…
By: Abudu Olalekan Let’s talk about money. And guns. And a continent that’s become, for better or worse, a global chessboard. So the US just voted. I mean, they really voted. We’re talking $413 million. That’s over half a trillion Naira. All earmarked for counter-insurgency ops in Africa for 2026. Nigeria’s on that list. Obviously….
By: Abudu Olalekan He is free. Finally. Oluwatobi Aide, the youth leader from the Makoko waterfront, walked out of detention on Wednesday evening. The clock read 7:03 PM. It had been three days. Three days of uncertainty. Three days of fear. His release didn’t happen by accident. It took a storm. A storm of public…
By: Abudu Olalekan January 15 arrived again, quiet and heavy. Across the country, people stopped for a moment. Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar was among them. From his verified X account on Thursday, he shared a short, heartfelt message. No long speeches. Just straight words of respect. “Today, my family and…
By: Abudu Olalekan Tinubu government pays Republican lobbyist $9 million to appease Trump administration amid threats of further US military strikes on Nigeria. Man, things must be tight in Abuja. Real tight. Reports are flying around that President Bola Tinubu’s government has inked a deal. A massive deal. We’re talking $9 million. Yes, nine million…
