Ahead of the 2027 general elections, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s camp and several key members of the Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State reportedly held a strategic meeting in Spain. Notably, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who recently joined the coalition, did not…
Hours after leaving Benue State, following an attack on his convoy, Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), arrived in Jos, the Plateau State capital. Earlier, youths suspected of being political thugs barricaded a major access…
The Benue State Government has denied knowing about Peter Obi’s visit to the state. In the early hours on Tuesday, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress ran into a blockade. His convoy was stopped by youths at Gyado…
Tension gripped Benue State on Tuesday after suspected thugs reportedly attacked Peter Obi. The incident occurred during the Nigeria Democratic Congress Party leader’s visit to the state. Details remain sketchy at press time. Esther Umoh, Obi’s media aide, announced the…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) received 225 complaints about suspected counterfeit goods in August. NAFDAC Director-General Mojisola Adeyeye briefed reporters on Monday about the agency’s efforts to combat dangerous, adulterated and counterfeit products sold…
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has demanded ₦10 billion in compensation from the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), over allegedly defamatory statements made during a television broadcast. The demand was formally delivered to Musa at the Federal…
President Bola Tinubu has formally authorized the release of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund, ending more than two decades of administrative stagnation. Furthermore, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola instructed the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency…
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, stated that none of President Tinubu’s opposition or challengers in the 2027 election—including his former running mate, Peter Obi—possesses the capacity to improve Nigeria. Baba-Ahmed made the assertion during an appearance…
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II has suspended the Isikhuan royal praise singers ensemble over alleged violations of palace regulations and customs. The suspension followed allegations that the group performed at Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion’s 92nd birthday celebration at…
There was a time when Lere Olayinka was simply the man behind the microphone, explaining, defending and sometimes fighting back on behalf of the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike. In recent days, however, the outspoken media aide has become…
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike said Rivers State residents would choose President Bola Tinubu over former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, in the 2027 election. Speaking on Saturday in Rivers State’s Ikwerre Local Government…
This weekend is set to see high stakes political drama in Rivers State as Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike is set to shun former Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi’s mother’s funeral, having scheduled a civic reception in Rivers State’s Ikwerre…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for governor of Borno State, Mustapha Gubio, came under attack by suspected terrorists on Thursday along the Kareto-Damasak Road. The attackers used rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Mustapha Gubio and his…
Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan has apologised to members of the armed forces, police, customs, and immigration services following the controversial statements he made at the 66th Annual NBA Conference. In a video shared on…
The Presidency rejected allegations that President Bola Tinubu is currently on trial for a crime in the United States, clarifying that the proceedings before the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia constitute a civil dispute over access to…
