Tag: Nigeria

Eedris Abdulkareem Releases Controversial Song Criticizing President Tinubu's Governance
Declan Quist 11 April 2025

Eedris Abdulkareem Releases Controversial Song Criticizing President Tinubu's Governance

Nigerian musician Eedris Abdulkareem unveils a protest song, 'Tell Your Papa,' aimed at Seyi Tinubu, urging him to convey Nigerians' economic struggles to his father, President Bola Tinubu. The song criticizes the government's unkept promises and worsening living conditions. The NBC bans the song, citing broadcasting violations, echoing past censorship of Abdulkareem's music.

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Former Nigerian Minister Faces Corruption Charges Over ₦19.4 Billion Aviation Contracts
Declan Quist 14 May 2024

Former Nigerian Minister Faces Corruption Charges Over ₦19.4 Billion Aviation Contracts

Hadi Sirika, former Minister of Aviation, and his brother, Abubakar, are to be arraigned by the EFCC for inflating contracts totaling ₦19.4 billion. They are accused of misusing Sirika's office to benefit Enginos Nigeria Limited, owned by Abubakar, during Sirika's ministerial tenure.

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