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…
Buba Galadima, a prominent member of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, has called on former vice president Atiku Abubakar to join the party, threatening to hold him accountable if opposition forces do not come together before the general elections in 2027.…
The United States has reversed a regulation that had blocked applications under its travel ban system and is now processing visas for Nigerian and other foreign doctors. The Department of Homeland Security had earlier implemented a measure tied to a…
On Monday, the PDP factional National Executive Committee, backed by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, approved the creation of a 13-person interim committee headed by Tanimu Turaki (SAN). Alhaji Hamza Akuyam Koshe, Dr. Daniel Woyenikuro, Richard Ihediwa, Isa Abubakar, Okechekwu…
On Monday, authorities placed the White House under immediate lockdown after a shooting near 15th Street and Independence Avenue in Washington, D.C. The gunshot occurred right before President Donald Trump’s news conference, according to reporters on the scene. Before the…
The political realignment between former Kano State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has continued to spark discussion throughout Northern Nigeria as concerns about how the region’s voters will react to their alleged entry…
Buba Galadima, a prominent member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and ally of former governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, said the party has zoned its presidential ticket to the South ahead of the primaries. In an interview with Channels Television,…
Justice Mark Chidiebere, a social media influencer, has been charged by the Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly trying to encourage soldiers and violating military social media regulations. On Monday, Chidiebere, also referred to as “Justice Crack,” was charged…
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has backed Alabo Dakorinama George Kelly, a former Rivers State Commissioner for Works, as his preferred candidate for the governorship. George is anticipated to run for the seat on the All Progressives Congress…
Amid a viral social media post claiming that Billionaire business man, Tony Elumelu has divorced his wife Awele, the United Bank for Africa has reacted. The bank described the publication as “fabricated, reckless, and malicious” adding that it was meant…
‘Sarah Omakwu, Senior Pastor of Family Worship Center in Abuja, has urged Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, to refrain from designating the Jabi Lake recreation area for private development. In a video posted to her Instagram…