Segun Adeyemi

Abuja, Nigeria

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Ex-govs Mu’azu, Aliero raise alarm over Nigeria’s decline in education

6 days ago | pulse.ng | Segun Adeyemi

Adamu Mu’azu issued a stern challenge to Nigerian youth, criticising their disengagement from leadership and public service. Two former Nigerian governors, Adamu Mu’azu of Bauchi State and Adamu Aliero of Kebbi State, have decried the significant decline in Nigeria’s educational system. They cite their time at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, nearly five decades ago, as a golden era long gone.
Nigerian govt releases update on Simon Ekpa’s extradition from Finland

1 week ago | pulse.ng | Segun Adeyemi

The developments signal a more aggressive stance by Nigerian authorities in pursuing cross-border justice and tightening extradition ties with foreign governments. The Nigerian government says it is actively working with Finnish authorities to extradite Simon Ekpa, a Finnish-Nigerian political activist, over terrorism-related charges.
DID YOU KNOW? New Pope Leo XIV visited Nigeria in 2016

1 week ago | pulse.ng | Segun Adeyemi

Pope Leo succeeds Pope Francis, who visited several African nations but never Nigeria during his papacy. As Catholics worldwide welcome Pope Leo XIV, a lesser-known detail about the new pontiff has emerged: his visit to Nigeria nearly a decade ago. Then known as Bishop Robert Prevost, the American-born clergyman travelled to Abuja in 2016 as part of his work with the Order of St. Augustine. The visit marked a historic milestone for the religious order.
New tax laws signal brighter future for Nigeria — Analyst | Pulse Nigeria

1 week ago | pulse.ng | Segun Adeyemi

If fully implemented, the new laws could transform Nigeria’s tax landscape, improve revenue generation, and lay the groundwork for a more equitable and transparent fiscal future. Nigeria’s Senate has passed four major tax reform bills, which are being described as the most significant overhaul of the country’s tax system in decades. Tax analyst Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi hailed the move as a significant step toward a sustainable and inclusive economy.
Disunited opposition paving way for Tinubu’s 2027 victory – Shehu Sani | Pulse Nigeria

1 week ago | pulse.ng | Segun Adeyemi

He predicted more defections to the APC, particularly from the PDP, citing leadership crises and factional disputes. Former senator Shehu Sani has warned that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is poised for a landslide re-election in 2027 unless Nigeria’s fractured opposition forms a united front.
Nnamdi Kanu behind EndSARS killings? IPOB leader responds in new video evidence

1 week ago | pulse.ng | Segun Adeyemi

The court proceedings form part of the federal government's broader case against Kanu, who faces multiple charges, including terrorism and incitement. Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has denied any involvement in the violence and destruction that erupted in Lagos during the October 2020 #EndSARS protests. His statement was presented during a resumed hearing at the Abuja Federal High Court on Thursday, May 8.
NBA petitioned over alleged legal impostors in anti-Kyari campaign

1 week ago | pulse.ng | Segun Adeyemi

The group urged the NBA to verify their bar status and investigate the legitimacy of the Guardians of Democracy and the Rule of Law.
EFCC issues fresh warning to local PoS operators

1 week ago | pulse.ng | Segun Adeyemi

The EFCC’s renewed advisory comes amid increasing concerns about the use of PoS terminals for illicit transactions, especially in rural and underserved areas where financial monitoring is weaker. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a fresh warning to Point of Sale (PoS) operators across Nigeria, urging them to strictly adhere to financial regulations and intensify Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance to curb rising financial crimes.
'Telling the truth is not demarketing Nigeria' - Obi fires back at Sanwo-Olu

1 week ago | pulse.ng | Segun Adeyemi

Obi also pointed out that comparing Nigeria’s poverty rate to countries like China, Indonesia, and Vietnam reveals the severity of the issue. Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi in the 2023 elections has fired back at Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other critics who accused him of demarketing Nigeria on the global stage. Obi insists his comments were rooted in facts, not intended to tarnish the country’s image.
2027: El-Rufai backs Malami’s Kebbi guber bid under SDP

1 week ago | pulse.ng | Segun Adeyemi

Some voters still remember his controversial tenure as AGF. As Nigeria’s 2027 general elections approach, political tremors are rattling Kebbi State with former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), emerging as a likely contender for governor, possibly under a new party banner. Sources close to Malami confirm he is under significant pressure to leave the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and accept the governorship ticket of the Social Democratic Party (SDP).