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Taraba Poly Student Loses Both Hands While Hoisting PDP Flag
A 100-level student of Taraba State Polytechnic, Iorhee Saanmoyol Paul, is facing a life-altering challenge after surviving a…
Senate Increases 2025 Customs Revenue Target to N10trn
The Senate has raised the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) revenue target for 2025 to N10 trillion, an increase…
Remi Tinubu Laments Lack of Budget for First Lady’s Office, Urges Senate Support
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday said her office currently operates without any official budget from…
FG Records N6.9trn Revenue in Q1 2025
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, said Federal Government revenue rose…
US Mission Warns Citizens to Stay Away from Military, Government Spots in Abuja
The United States Mission in Nigeria has sent out a new warning, asking American citizens to avoid unnecessary…
Southern Politicians Crucial to Atiku’s Coalition – Baba-Ahmed
Former spokesperson of the Northern Elders Forum, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, says that discussions about political coalitions in Nigeria…
Benue/Plateau Killings: Calling These Farmer-Herder Clashes Is a Strategic Decoy – Laolu Akande Tells Tinubu
Former presidential aide and veteran journalist, Laolu Akande, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take decisive and…
2023: Atiku Had No Problem with Ayu’s Resignation, But Feared Looking Selfish — Jandor Reveals
Former Lagos State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor,…
Tinubu Ends ECOWAS Chairmanship, Calls for Unity, Peace, and Progress
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday officially ended his term as Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State…
Benue State Governor Suspends Aide Arrested by EFCC for Sextortion, Blackmail
The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has suspended his Special Adviser on Documentation, Research, and Planning, Mkor…
Atiku’s Primary Victory Not Main Reason for PDP’s Crisis – Jandor
The 2023 Lagos State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olajide Adediran, also known as Jandor,…
June 12: Lamido is Confused, Trying to Rewrite History With Lies – Presidency
The Presidency has accused Sule Lamido, a former Governor of Jigawa State, of twisting the facts about the…
PDP Insists on June 30 NEC Meeting, Disagrees with INEC’s Objection
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has insisted that its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting will still take place…
Benue Crisis: Face Insecurity, Leave Me Out – Ortom Hits Back at Alia
Former Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has firmly responded to claims made by his successor, Governor Hyacinth…
Tinubu Condemns Plateau Travellers Killings, Orders Arrest
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has condemned the killing of wedding guests in Plateau State, calling it a disturbing…
FG Denies Abandoning Nigerians in Iran, Assures Ongoing Talks with Armenia for Evacuation
The Federal Government of Nigeria has rejected recent reports that suggest its embassy in Iran has closed down…
JUST IN: NNPCL Spokesperson Soneye Resigns
The Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Olufemi Soneye, has resigned from…
Ex-Kaduna LG Chair Quits APC
The former chairman of Kagarko Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Hon. Nasara Rabo, has officially resigned from…
Folu Olamiti: A Quiet General of Truth and Grace
…In a noisy world, he lives by faith, serves with love, and speaks truth with unshakable gentleness. In…
Israel-Iran War: Stranded Nigerians Cry For Help From Underground Shelters
The crisis between Israel and Iran has left many Nigerians stranded, with over a thousand citizens crying for…
FG’s Cash Transfers to National Assembly Hit N316bn
The Federal Government’s financial support to the National Assembly management has seen a sharp increase, growing from N126.3…
Keyamo Mocks New Anti-Tinubu Group, Says ADC Cannot Repeat APC’s 2013 Success
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has taken a swipe at a newly emerging political…
Prioritise Competence, Not Loyalty, in Politics – Nsima Ekere Tells Nigerian Leaders
Former Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Nsima Ekere, has called on Nigeria’s political elite to shift focus…
Benue Killings: Be Bullish About State Police, Former Presidential Aide Urges Tinubu
Former presidential adviser, Laolu Akande, has urged President Bola Tinubu to take a more aggressive and decisive stance…
Yahaya Bello is Like a Father To Me; I’ll Never Betray Him – Gov Ododo
Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo, has declared that former Governor Yahaya Bello remains a father figure to him,…
Umahi Orders Immediate Repairs on Lafia-Makurdi Road After Tinubu’s Failed Trip to Yelwata
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has directed that urgent repair work begin on the Lafia-Makurdi section of the…
BREAKING: Atiku, El-Rufai Move to Register New Party with INEC, Name Revealed
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, along with ex-Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has led a coalition of prominent…
Benue Killings: Bad Roads Not a Justifiable Excuse — Peter Obi Slams Tinubu for Skipping Yelwata Visit
2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has critized President Bola Tinubu’s failure to visit the grieving community…
Our Decision to Negotiate With Bandits Not Out of Weakness – Sokoto Govt
Sokoto State government has explained its decision to negotiate with bandits who agree to surrender, saying the move…
Tinubu, AGF, National Assembly Dragged to Court Over Appointment of Rivers Electoral Officers
The Center for Reform and Public Advocacy, a civil society group based in Abuja, has taken legal action…
2027: Tinubu Will Pick Running Mate After APC Convention – Onanuga
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has said President Bola Tinubu will…
Tinubu Will Not Spare Those Behind Benue Massacre – Yari
The former Governor of Zamfara State and current Senator representing Zamfara West, Abdul-Aziz Abubakar Yari, has declared that…
PDP, APC Clash in Plateau as EFCC Arrests 15 Former Lawmakers
Former Speaker of Plateau State House of Assembly, Moses Thomas Sule, and 14 other ex-lawmakers have been arrested…
FCCPC Shuts Down France, Belgium, Italy Visa Centres in Abuja Over Consumer Complaints, Assault
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has shut down the Abuja office of a popular visa…
85% of Rivers’ N1.48tn Budget Came from Fubara’s Administration — Senate
The Senate on Thursday disclosed that about 85 per cent of the 2025 budget submitted by the Sole…
Tinubu’s Trip to Benue More of a Political Display – Atiku
The former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has strongly criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent visit to…
Tinubu Appoints Akume to Head Peace Committee on Benue Killings
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Senator George Akume to…
FG Closes Terrorism Case Against IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu After Fifth Witness
The Federal Government has officially closed its case against Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the banned Indigenous People…
BREAKING: Court Grants Senator Natasha N50m Bail, Sets September 23 for Trial
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, sitting at Maitama, has granted N50 million bail to…
Alleged False Claim: Senator Natasha Pleads Not Guilty to FG’s 3-Count Charge
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has pleaded not guilty to a three-count charge the federal government slammed against her for…
Natasha’s Trial: Ezekwesili, Yesufu Arrive Court
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan received strong backing as her trial began at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama,…
Pastor Paul Enenche Turns Down ₦30m Gift from Kebbi State Governor During Crusade
Dr Paul Enenche, the Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, made headlines after refusing a ₦30 million…
INEC Fires Back at Coalition Over Delay in 2027 Party Registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has responded to allegations made by political groups over delays in registering…
Tinubu to Governor Alia: You Were Elected to Lead, Not to Bury People
President Bola Tinubu has told Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State that he was elected to lead and…
‘Condolence Visit Now Carnival,’ Obi Slams Tinubu’s Benue Visit
Labour Party 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to Benue State, calling…
2027: Oyo APC Threatens to Expel Members Praising Makinde
Wasiu Olawale Sadare, the Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, has issued a…
PDP Crisis Not Just About Atiku, It’s a Clash of Egos — Gov Lawal
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has shared his thoughts on the ongoing problems in the Peoples Democratic…
I Wasn’t Ready to Rule, But Had Good Upbringing, Training – Gowon
Nigeria’s former head of state, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd), has opened up about how he unexpectedly found himself…
Reverse Degradation, Poverty, Senate Tells New SSDC Board
Chibudom Nwuche, a former lawmaker from Rivers State, is now at the forefront of efforts to bring change…
Tinubu Visits Survivors of Yelewata Attack in Hospital
President Bola Tinubu arrived Benue State on Wednesday to visit victims of the recent deadly attack in Yelewata…
BREAKING: Benue Children Forced to Hail Tinubu Under Rain as Condolence Visit Turns Political Rally
President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to Benue State has stirred widespread criticism after schoolchildren were reportedly made to…
Benue Killings: Prosecute Perpetrators First Before Reconciliation – Akande Tells Tinubu
Veteran journalist and former presidential aide, Laolu Akande, has called on President Bola Tinubu to demonstrate bold leadership…
Japa: Incentives Will Stop Doctors From Leaving Nigeria, says Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on leaders at all levels to offer better support to medical professionals…
Mokwa Floods: Over 700 Still Missing – Niger Gov
Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State has revealed that over 700 people remain missing for after the devastating…
Our Parents Did Not Approve Our Marriage, Atiku Reveals as Wife Turns 75
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has shared a personal story as he celebrated the 75th birthday of his…
How President Bola Tinubu Invited Me, What I Told Him – Pastor Tunde Bakare
Tunde Bakare, a well-known pastor and former presidential hopeful, has spoken clearly about his recent meeting with President…
PDP Crisis: Chair, Governors Meet INEC Ahead of Key NEC Meeting
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in an effort to address the growing tension surrounding its upcoming 99th National…
Reps Probe Alleged Diversion of N1.12tn Anchor Borrowers Fund
The House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security has started an investigation into the alleged diversion…
Update June 12 Honours List With Ajasin, Others’ Names, Akande tells Tinubu
Veteran journalist and former presidential spokesperson, Laolu Akande, has called on President Bola Tinubu to adopt a more…
Tinubu Delivering What PDP Promised, Says Reno Omokri
Reno Omokri has defended his support for President Bola Tinubu, saying the current administration is putting into action…
Benue Crisis: Speaker Orders Immediate Release of Protesters
The Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Aondona Dajoh, has directed security agencies to immediately release…
Why I Didn’t Endorse Shettima – APC Vice Chairman Explains Decision at Gombe Summit
Mustapha Salihu, the National Vice Chairman (Northeast) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has cleared the air on…
753 Abuja Duplexes: Emefiele Pleads Not Guilty to EFCC’s Fresh Charges, Gets Deadline to Meet Bail
The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has pleaded not guilty to fresh allegations…
Bode George Dismisses PDP Collapse Claims, Says Party Rooted Like Iroko Tree
A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has firmly denied reports…
IGP, Lawmakers Clash on State Police as Debate Intensifies
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Conference of Speakers of State Houses of Assembly stood…
Investigate Osun Govt Move to Incite Fresh Violence – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has called on the police and other security agencies to…
Attack on Ganduje Sad; He’s Working for Tinubu-Shettima Joint Ticket – Aide
Senior aide to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Oliver Okpala, has reacted to…
Defamation: Court Rejects FG’s Request to Arrest Senator Natasha
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has turned down a request by the Federal Government to issue…
Ex-Tinubu Aide Says He’ll Campaign Against President’s Re-election in 2027
Former aide to President Bola Tinubu, Aliyu Audu, has said he resigned from his position to fully commit…
Killings: Tinubu Postpones Scheduled Kaduna Trip, to Visit Benue Wednesday
President Bola Tinubu has changed his travel schedule, postponing a planned visit to Kaduna State and instead turning…
We Introduced 983 Bills, Passed 108 in Two Years —Senate
The Nigerian Senate has announced that it introduced a total of 983 bills and passed 108 into law…
Lagos PDP in Disarray as Top Leaders Defect to APC
The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has found itself fighting for survival, following the…
Lawmakers Weren’t Elected To Fight Tinubu – Oshiomhole
Former Edo State governor and current senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has said that lawmakers were not…
JUST IN: Tinubu Orders Probe Of Benue Killings
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the security agencies to fish out the perpetrators of the recent killings in…
2027: I Will Contest and Win Oyo Governorship Election – Oriyomi Hamzat
Popular broadcaster and founder of Agidigbo 88.7 FM in Ibadan, Oriyomi Hamzat, has stated that he will contest…
APC Controls All Opposition Parties in Nigeria – Sowore
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has claimed that almost all of Nigeria’s opposition parties…
Tinubu Not First President To Borrow, Oshiomhole Defends Loan Request
The lawmaker representing Edo North, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, has spoken out in support of President Bola Tinubu’s recent…
Don’t Blame Tinubu Alone for Nigeria’s Economic Woes – Oshiomhole
Former Edo State Governor and current Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has urged Nigerians not to put…
I Nearly Contested For President After June 12 Struggle — Soyinka
Nobel Prize-winning author and playwright, Professor Wole Soyinka, has revealed that he came very close to entering Nigeria’s…
2027: Tension Rises in APC as Zulum Leads Protest Over Tinubu’s Endorsement Without Shettima
Crisis brews in the All Progressives Congress (APC) after Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, openly protested the recent…
JUST IN: Lawmaker Defects to APC, Backs Tinubu
A member of the House of Representatives, Joseph Nwobasi, who represents the Ezza-North/Ishielu Federal Constituency in Ebonyi State,…
Okowa, Elumelu Absent as Ned Nwoko Convenes APC Leaders in Delta North
The absence of several major political figures raised eyebrows on Saturday as Senator Ned Nwoko hosted an All…
Wike Leads Former PDP Governors to Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu hosted a group of influential former governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the…
FULL LIST: Nigeria, Ghana 23 Other African Countries Trump Considering For New Travel Ban
United States President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing the possibility of imposing a new travel ban that could…
Tinubu Celebrates Abdulsalami at 83
President Bola Tinubu has celebrated former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retired), as he marked his 83rd…
Democracy, Conviction, and the True Meaning of Honor By Babafemi Ojudu
REACTION OF OJUDU TO JUNE 12 NATIONAL AWARD. It would be unrealistic, especially in the African political context,…
Soyinka Urges Tinubu to Launch Fresh Probe into Giwa, Ige, Kudirat Abiola Killings
Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has urged President Bola Tinubu to begin fresh investigations into the unresolved killings…
Rivers Crisis: No King Lasts Forever, My Time Will Come – Fubara
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said that no king rules forever and that his own victory…
Engage in Politics to Shape Nation’s Future, Osinbajo tells Nigerians
The immediate past Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has urged Nigerians—especially young people and Christians—to actively…
My Visit to Tinubu Not for Personal Gains – Tunde Bakare
Tunde Bakare, the overseer of Citadel Global Community Church, has made it clear that his recent visit to…
Peter Obi Betrayed Me, Kenneth Okonkwo Alleges in New Interview
Veteran actor and former spokesperson for the Labour Party’s Presidential Campaign Council, Kenneth Okonkwo, has publicly accused Peter…
Senate Considers Increasing Number of Supreme Court Justices
The Nigerian Senate is currently weighing a new bill that would increase the number of Supreme Court Justices…
Lagos APC Mourns Passing of LCDA Chairman Musbau Ashafa
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State is mourning the death of Hon. Musbau Ashafa, the Executive…
Tinubu Needs Trusted Enforcers Like He Had as Gov-Inside Sources Analysts
Experts have raised serious concerns about the internal disorganization within President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, warning that the…
Akande Urges Tinubu to Beware of Sychophancy, Restore Rivers Gov, Assembly
Veteran journalist and former presidential aide, Laolu Akande, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to beware of…
Elected Autocracy Threatening Nigeria’s Democracy – Jega
Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, has warned that Nigeria’s democracy is…
Lagos Airport Incident: Oshiomhole’s Conduct Unacceptable — Airline Operators
Airline Operators in Nigeria have spoken out strongly against what they described as inappropriate behaviour by Senator Adams…
‘Fake News’ – Presidency Refutes Viral Report on National Honour for Aisha Yesufu
The presidency has denied claims that President Bola Tinubu honoured activist Aisha Yesufu with a national award, calling…
BREAKING: Lagos LG Chairman Dies After Long Illness
The Executive Chairman of Oto-Awori Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Prince Musibau Adekunle Asafa, has died following a…
June 12: MKO Abiola’s Family Demands N45bn Contract Debt Details
The family of the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola is asking the Federal Government to provide…