…for failing to deliver APC Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has equally drawn criticisms after warning newly inaugurated local government chairmen that they would be removed from office if they failed to deliver their councils to the APC in 2027. Responding to allegations by opposition parties that APC members w…

…in his crosshairsDespite the apology, Otse made clear he was not withdrawing his broader criticism of corruption within the security services. He said his original intent was to highlight personnel who allegedly leak intelligence to criminals and supply arms to terrorists, not to tar every officer with the same brush.…

VeryDarkMan posted a lengthy video on Instagram on September 4, 2026, addressing his controversial remarks at the NBA Annual General ConferenceThe activist had claimed during a panel discussion that some security operatives at checkpoints were linked to kidnapping activitiesVDM maintained he has evidence to back his cl…

…socialist vision Democrats have for America." Trump and the White House have drawn sharp criticism for their aggressive use of social media and official government platforms, including by using racist and offensive images, like House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries in a sombrero and the Obamas depicted as apes in a jun…

…some hope to force residents of the village to leave. The Israeli military has faced criticism over its response to settler violence, including allegations that soldiers have participated in attacks, failed to intervene or not prosecuted those responsible. On Thursday, Israeli police said a 19-year-old settler had been…

…are free to criticise or insult him without fear of reprisals, describing tolerance of criticism as part of his administration's commitment to democratic freedoms and press freedom.Tinubu made the remarks on Thursday, September 3, at the centenary celebration of the Daily Times of Nigeria Limited in Abuja. He was repre…

Priscilla Ojo stepped in during Juma Jux's 37th birthday dinner after he collected a gift from her mother without acknowledging herThe Tanzanian singer was mid-conversation when Iyabo Ojo presented her gift, prompting Priscilla to call his attention from across the roomThe moment sparked a debate online about cultural …

…much. We didn’t give them a loan; we gave it to them as a grant.” Her comments attracted criticism on social media, with some Nigerians accusing her of being out of touch with the economic realities facing citizens. She later defended the initiative, saying the empowerment programme was not limited to akara sellers but…

…money and had to grind for every single dollar they earn." Davido, who has often faced criticism and conversations surrounding his wealthy family background, reacted strongly to the post. "No be we say make your pops no guard o. Shoutout to the ones that came from family money and still grind to the top, imbecile," Dav…

…people online who have described her as "demonic," appearing to push back against the criticism and the negativity she encounters on social media. She described the internet as a "breeding ground for f***ing projecting," warning against giving too much attention or energy to online trolls and bullies.While discussing h…

…The 33-year-old singer said he decided not to hide or tone down who he was despite the criticism. "I had already decided, like, I'm not gonna water myself down at all," he said. He added that he wanted the freedom to dress, sing and present himself however he wanted but was met with significant opposition. Caleb said t…

…Is that why you’re also commercialising the situation? It is well.” Despite the criticism, some Nigerians defended the initiative, arguing that professional matchmaking and relationship coaching services are not new and that individuals should be free to pay for services they find valuable. Former Big Brother Naija hou…

…and targeting of children are abuse, not opinion," he wrote. Miguel said he accepts criticism that comes with being a public figure but insisted that targeting his family crosses the line. He added that legal action has been and will continue to be taken where necessary. Miguel and Zhang welcomed their son, Angel, in 2…

…importance of what they are doing, but we say they need to do more,” Abdullahi said. The criticism has been echoed by international bodies and civil society organisations, which have questioned the absence of effective sanctions against politicians and their supporters who engage in inflammatory rhetoric or acts of vio…

…before 2027? ‘Endure’ is not an economic policy,” it said. The ADC stressed that its criticism of the subsidy removal should not be interpreted as a call for a return to the old subsidy regime, which it accused of being characterised by corruption and lack of transparency. Instead, the party said its alternative would…

…the DSS of deploying state resources to prosecute its presidential candidate over his criticism of the President, describing the case as political persecution and a waste of public resources. “For nearly a year, state resources have been deployed in a case arising essentially from Sowore’s description of Bola Tinubu as…

…the accusation in a statement on Sunday, August 30, responding to Ugochinyere's public criticism of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over its handling of the ongoing refinery revival efforts.Ikenga Ugochinyere, chairman of the House Committee on Downstream Petroleum, comes under criticism from Ti…

…eating, and wiping his mouth. This is the same idiot who asked me to pipe down on my criticisms,” he added. Governor Sani was once a close ally and political associate of Nasir El-Rufai. However, their relationship became strained after Sani said his administration inherited debts of $587 million, N85 billion and 115 c…

…since crossed the Rubicon."Nigerians fire back at KeyamoThe minister's post drew sharp criticism from Nigerians who questioned both his tone and the performance of the current administration.@muhd_tofa01 challenged Keyamo's "Rubicon" claim directly: "Over 130 million Nigerians facing multidimensional poverty with the m…

…enable communities to participate more effectively in economic development. Despite his criticisms, Kpakol maintained his support for the Federal Government’s programme. “This is a laudable programme. It is a good programme. I support it myself. But I think we need to explain what the programme does better to the peopl…

…commissions but were later revoked by then-Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin following criticism from Republican lawmakers. Mohammed is accused of orchestrating the plot to hijack passenger planes and crash them into the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon. The September 11 attacks killed nearly 3,000 people a…

…and fairness,” Adeleke said. “Our administration will be all inclusive and attentive to criticisms in our bid to strengthen state development.” He said the experience of the past few months had caused significant disruption to the lives of residents, particularly families who lost loved ones. “I recognise the pains and…

…compete with Bolt, Uber or other mobility platforms. The authority also addressed public criticism over airport taxi fares, saying rates cited in recent public discussion were not newly imposed by FAAN or created by its management system, and were not substantially different from fares that existed previously. It said…

…Jingir’s pro-Tinubu inflammatory outburst but swiftly condemned the Catholic bishops’ criticism of the president. Yet, Jingir is a monumental danger to religious harmony in Nigeria and should be denounced for his provocative outbursts! Think about it. Recently, on August 8, at a mass wedding organised by the Kano State…

…Atiku has made the economic consequences of subsidy removal a central part of his criticism of the administration, arguing that Nigerians have endured substantial increases in the cost of petrol, transportation, food and other basic necessities without seeing commensurate benefits from the additional government revenue…