David Mark, the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has responded to Rabi’u Musa Kwamkwaso and Peter Obi’s defection. Speaking to members of the Forum of ADC Former and Current Federal Lawmakers on Wednesday in Abuja, Mark stated…
Auditions for Season 11 of Big Brother Naija will soon begin, according to the show’s organisers, sparking renewed excitement among viewers in Nigeria and beyond. The announcement was made in a short teaser posted on the show’s official X account,…
A group claiming ownership of the Obidient Movement said it had dissolved the movement, expelled Peter Obi, Yunusa Tanko, and others linked to what it called an unauthorised leadership structure, and begun a reorganisation ahead of the 2027 elections. The…
Nine properties connected to Timipre Sylva, the former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, have been temporarily forfeited to the Federal Government by the Federal High Court in Abuja. Justice Obiora Egwuatu issued the ruling. Although Justice Egwuatu delivered the…
The APC has declared Bola Tinubu duly cleared under its constitution and internal procedures, exempting him from screening ahead of the 2027 primary. The National Working Committee reached the decision at its 188th meeting held at the party’s National Secretariat…
The founder of Cable News Network (CNN), Ted Turner has died at the age of 87. Turner Enterprises released a statement on Wednesday announcing his passing. Turner was renowned for his “no-holds-barred delivery, endearing sense of humour, and undying loyalty”…
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has vowed to blockade any structure that serves as the headquarters of Kabiru Turaki’s faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Recall that Turaki was named head of the party’s temporary national working committee (NWC) by…
On Wednesday, protestors and activists invaded MTN Nigeria’s Abuja headquarters due to the exorbitant cost of service. Protesters, led by Omoyele Sowore, chanted “MTN Ole!” as they marched. They also demanded immediate action over what they described as exploitative pricing…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Adams Oshiomhole, senator representing Edo north engaged in an intense word battle on Wednesday. The word battle comes barely 24 hours after the red chamber amended its standing rules to restrict leadership positions to senators…
The federal government has approved a policy prohibiting recipients of honorary degrees from using the “Dr” title. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) accepted the decision, which establishes a new regulatory framework with penalties for noncompliance that governs the awarding and…
An African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain and former secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), has said Peter Obi was never truly committed to the party. Lawal made these claims on Tuesday in an Arise Television Prime Time interview.…
An amendment to the Senate standing rules now makes only senators who have served at least two consecutive terms eligible for presiding and principal offices. Senate President Godswill Akpabio presided over a voice vote that resulted in the amendment’s adoption…
The US has claimed that although it is “not looking for a fight” with Iran over the disputed Strait of Hormuz, it will not back down from any conflict. Pete Hegseth, the head of the Pentagon, stated on Tuesday that…
Following a cluster of serious respiratory infections reported on Tuesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) has verified an epidemic of hantavirus infection aboard a cruise ship containing 147 passengers and crew. Authorities have reported seven cases so far, including three…
Jim Ovia, the founder and group chairman of Zenith Bank, has announced his resignation from his position at the helm of affairs once his term has ended. The bank announced the development at its ongoing 35th Annual General Meeting on…