The Parroters

Nigeria’s security agencies have reportedly uncovered a plan by some opposition politicians to organise protests in Sokoto and other northern states against President Bola Tinubu and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu. Fresh intelligence reports made available to journalists on Friday show that former Senator Kabiru Marafa is the main arrowhead of the plot.  The group is allegedly working to discredit NSA Nuhu Ribadu and the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, by falsely linking them to bandit groups and using a Sokoto-based militia to trigger violent protests. Sources say the Zamfara State Government, led by Governor Dauda Lawal, is strongly backing the plan and providing funding, determined to paint the federal security team as incompetent and force the removal of both Ribadu and Matawalle. Security operatives detected the scheme this week, monitored several planning meetings in Gusau and Abuja, blocked funding channels, and quietly disrupted the operation. No arre...

The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) has raised alarm and expressed concern over what it called “a tragic and deeply disturbing case of drugging, rape, intimidation, and attempted cover-up involving Miss Isola Oyinkansola, a 20 year old student of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba (AAUA), is currently unfolding in Ondo State.” CHSR expressed grave concern “over emerging threats, institutional negligence, and deliberate attempts by connected individuals to obstruct justice.” The group, in a statement signed by its President, Comrade Alex Omotehinse, and dated December 5, stated that formal petitions have been submitted to the Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Ondo State, the Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, and the Vice Chancellor, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba (AAUA). “These petitions demand urgent intervention to ensure proper investigation, prosecution, and protection for the surviv...

On this special occasion, the entire PBAT Door-to-Door Movement joyfully celebrate a remarkable patriot and dedicated public servant, Mr Edgar Biu Daniel, Technical Assistant to the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Chief Dr. Dennis Brutu Otuaro, PhD. We celebrate a man whose commitment to nation-building, peace advancement, and youth empowerment continues to inspire confidence and hope. Your professionalism, humility, and unwavering dedication to the mandate of the PAP have contributed immensely to strengthening the programme’s impact and supporting the Renewed Hope vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR. As you mark another year of life, we extend our heartfelt prayers and best wishes. May Almighty God grant you long life, renewed strength, wisdom, and greater accomplishments in service to our nation. Your loyalty, integrity, and excellence remain exemplary, and we are proud to identify with you today and always. We join our father, founder and Grand Patron of ...

Her Excellency Erelu Angela Adebayo is a distinguished Nigerian leader whose life and work exemplify compassion, integrity, ethical stewardship, and a profound commitment to public service, responsible corporate governance, and transformative philanthropy. Over the past four decades, she has emerged as one of Africa's most iconic tri-sector leaders, and most respected female figures, deeply admired for her humility, moral strength, and unwavering devotion to improving society. Early Life and Education Born on 23 September 1958, H.E. Erelu Angela Adebayo’s life reflects a rare combination of intellectual depth, strong values, and a deep-seated commitment to service. Her foundational education began at Queen’s College, Yaba. She later earned a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Social Sciences from the University of Ibadan in 1979. She furthered her academic pursuits, completing an MBA at the University of Lagos in 1982 and an MPhil in Land Economy at the University of Cambridge (Cantab.) in 1994. Thi...