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Nigerian Civil War Was Not About Tribal Hatred – Gowon
Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), on Saturday in Abuja said the Nigerian Civil War was…
Kano Govt Demands Compensation from FG Over Sallah Durbar Cancellation
The Kano State Government has asked the Federal Government to provide compensation following the cancellation of the Durbar…
How Late Justice Uwais Saved My Life During 1995 Alleged Coup – Col. Bello Fadile Recounts
A retired military officer, Col. Bello Fadile, has shared a personal story of how the late Chief Justice…
Sallah: Ibori, Okoya, Bagudu Visit President Tinubu in Lagos
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday welcomed several high-profile guests at his Lagos residence as part of the ongoing…
FG Set to Revive Ajaokuta Steel Plant
The Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, says the federal government is now at an advanced stage…
June 12: Tinubu to Confer National Honours on Select Lawmakers
The President is expected to attend a special event at the National Assembly on June 12, 2025, and…
JUST IN: SDP Senator to Quit Party Over ‘Principled Differences’ With El-Rufai
Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada, who represents Nasarawa West Senatorial District in the Nigerian Senate, has revealed his intention…
Ojude Oba Celebration: ‘We’ll Safeguard Our Cultural Treasure,’ says Ogun Governor
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has shared his joy and pride over attending the 2025 Ojude Oba Festival…
PDP to Flush Out Disloyal Members Amid Defections
The Peoples Democratic Party has begun a major internal shake-up across its South-South structures following a series of…
Enugu Governor Vows to Honour Late Highlife Legend Mike Ejeagha
The Enugu State Government, on Saturday, mourned the passing of one of Nigeria’s most treasured music icons, Gentleman…
Hurricane Tinubu May Hit More States After Gov Eno’s Switch to APC
Following the formal defection of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, to the All Progressives Congress (APC),…
Don’t Preach Security From Behind Armed Guards – Cardinal Onaiyekan tells Tinubu
John Cardinal Onaiyekan, a respected Catholic prelate and former Archbishop of Abuja, has delivered a sobering critique of…
Engage VP Shettima More for Policy Coordination, Impose Consequences on Indiscipline – Laolu Akande Tells Tinubu
Former presidential aide and veteran journalist, Laolu Akande, has advised President Bola Tinubu to more actively engage Vice…
Peter Obi Mourns Uwais, Aminu
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of…
JUST IN: Akwa Ibom Commissioner Resigns After Governor’s Defection to APC
Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Ini Ememobong, has officially stepped down from his position following…
BREAKING: Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno Leaves PDP, Joins APC
The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has announced his departure from the Peoples Democratic Party…
BREAKING: Ex-CJN Mohammed Uwais Dies at 88
Justice Mohammed Uwais, one of Nigeria’s most distinguished jurists and a former Chief Justice of Nigeria, has died…
Sallah: Full Text of Tinubu’s Eid-el-Kabir Message to Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday extended warm Eid-el-Kabir greetings to Muslims in Nigeria and around the world. In…
Trump’s New Bill Could Slash Nigeria’s $21bn Diaspora Remittances
Nigeria’s foreign exchange earnings from diaspora remittances may suffer a major blow following the passage of a new…
Edikwu-Ankpali Attack: “These Killings, Kidnappings are Unacceptable” – Senator Moro
The Senator representing Benue South Senatorial District, Abba Moro, has spoken out against a deadly attack that recently…
Judge Blocks Trump’s Ban on International Students at Harvard
A federal judge has stopped President Donald Trump’s order that would have prevented Harvard University from accepting international…
I’ll Go After Rich Tax Defaulters, Heavens Won’t Fall– Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he is ready to take on…
2027: Tinubu-Shettima Presidential Ticket Remains Strong, Says APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied claims that President Bola Tinubu is planning to drop Vice President…
Your Relocation to Benue Must Not Be ‘Touch-and-Go’, Maintain Heavy Military Presence – Akande tells Army Chief
Former presidential aide and veteran journalist, Laolu Akande, has commended the recent decision of Nigeria’s Chief of Army…
16 Political Parties Join Race for Anambra Governorship — INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says 16 out of the 19 registered political parties in Nigeria have…
Ex-Petroleum Minister Jubril Aminu Dies at 85
Former Minister of Education and Petroleum, Professor Jubril Aminu, has died at the age of 85. He passed…
Trump Bans Citizens of Chad, Congo, and 10 Other Nations
President Donald Trump has issued an order banning the entry of citizens from 12 countries into the United…
Afenifere Faction Rejects Anti-Tinubu Report, Reaffirms Support
The pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has distanced itself from a recent statement circulating in the media, which was…
Anambra Gubernatorial Campaigns to Begin June 11, INEC Announces
The Independent National Electoral Commission, on Wednesday, released official list of candidates who will take part in the…
Two Years of Tinubu: No Gains, Just More Suffering — NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has raised serious concerns about the current state of the nation under President…
Jigawa Uncovers 7,000 Ghost Workers During Payroll Audit
The Jigawa State Government has uncovered about 7,000 ghost workers following a verification of staff across its departments…
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Denies Viral Video Blackmailing Tinubu
The suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has denied being behind a widely shared audio and video…
Gov Adeleke Not Leaving PDP, Says Aide
Spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, Olawale Rasheed, has made it clear that the governor has…
I Want Best Collaboration Between North, South – Tunde Bakare Speaks After Visiting Tinubu
The serving overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has expressed his desire for better…
Disinformation Played Major Role in Nigerian Civil War – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that disinformation was a major tool used during the Nigerian Civil War…
DSS Moves to Stop Utomi from Promoting Shadow Government Activities
The Department of State Services (DSS) has taken legal action at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking…
Niger Flood: Shettima Pledges N2bn to Rebuild Homes Lost in Mokwa Disaster
The Federal Government has pledged the immediate release of N2 billion to rebuild homes damaged by recent flooding…
PHOTO: Tinubu Hosts Tunde Bakare in Lagos
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday met with Pastor Tunde Bakare, the Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community…
Fubara Meets Tinubu in Lagos
Suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, held a closed-door meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the…
Like It or Not, I Was Once Your Boss – Amaechi tells Wike
Former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has responded to remarks made by the…
‘Disgusting Abomination’ — Elon Musk Slams Trump’s $2.5trn Spending Bill
Elon Musk has launched a strong attack on President Donald Trump’s proposed spending bill, describing it as a…
Nigeria’s Military Shifting to Locally Made Equipment — Defence Minister
The Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, says Nigeria is steadily moving away from relying on foreign military supplies,…
“It Gives Me Mental Disorder”: Amaechi Explains Why He No Longer Visits Rivers State
Former Minister of Transportation and former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has opened up during a recent…
APC Fires Back as LP Accuses Party of Silencing Opposition
The Labour Party has raised serious concerns over what it says are calculated efforts by the All Progressives…
APC Would Not Have Won in 2015 If Yakubu Was INEC Chairman – Amaechi
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has voiced strong concerns about the leadership of the Independent National Electoral…
APC Wins All 23 Benue LG Election Petitions at Appeal Tribunal
The Appeal Panel on Local Government Election Petitions in Benue State has ruled in favor of the All…
Reject Political Appointments from PDP Govt – APC Orders Members
The Taraba State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a strict warning to its members,…
I’m Not Leaving APC – Okorocha
Rochas Okorocha, a former governor of Imo State and former senator for Imo West, has said clearly that…
APC Rejects Claims of Granting Automatic Tickets to Current Lawmakers
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed reports claiming that all serving members of the National Assembly under…
Ondo Deputy Speaker, Majority Leader Resign
The Deputy Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Mr. Abayomi Akinruntan, and the Majority Leader, Mr.…
We are Victims of Past Intrigue Within the Military by Eric Teniola
By Eric Teniola General (rtd.) Jeremaih Timbut Useni ((16 February 1943 – 23 January 2025) alias JERRY BOY,…
How Tinubu’s Lagos Visit Exposed Silent ‘Rift’ With Sanwo-Olu, Confirming Empowered Newswire Story
What used to be a cordial relationship between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu…
I Gave Obasanjo $1m, PDP N500m in 1998 — Orji Kalu
Former governor of Abia State and current senator, Orji Uzor Kalu, revealed during a live interview on Monday…
President Tinubu Needs to Sack Some Ministers, Security Chiefs – Orji Kalu
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to make tough decisions by letting go…
Rivers: I’m Not in Support of Emergency Rule – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has cleared the air surrounding his relationship with Rivers…
Kogi Clears N98.8bn Debt in Just 15 Months, Says Commissioner
The Kogi State Government has announced that it has fully settled a debt burden of ₦98.8 billion within…
I’m Not a Politician, I’ve Gained Nothing from Politics – Kalu
Former Abia Governor Orji Uzor Kalu has said that despite spending many years in politics, he does not…
2027 Will Decide Tinubu’s Date – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has stated that the upcoming 2027 general elections will be a key test…
Peter Obi Visits Niger Flood Victims, Donates N20 Million
The Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has visited Niger State to sympathize with victims of the recent…
Atiku, Amaechi, El-Rufai as Power-Hungry Politicians Seeking Relevance – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken a strong swipe at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Rivers…
Terrorists Targeting Nigerian, West African Coasts, US AFRICOM Chief Warns
The United States-led Africa Command (AFRICOM) has raised concerns about the growing interest of terrorist groups in gaining…
If You Have No Job, Sit and Read Newspapers at Home – Wike Fires Back at Bode George
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has fired back at comments made by Bode George, a…
I’ve Not Seen Anybody Who’ll Tell Me to Leave PDP – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has fired at those calling for his removal from the…
Amaechi ‘Hungry for Power, Not Food’ – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has launched a sharp attack on his predecessor and…
Ground Rent: I Derive Joy Stepping on Big People’s Toes — Wike
The Minister, Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Monday said he has no regrets going after influential Nigerians…
Eid-el-Kabir: FG Declares Friday, Monday Public Holidays for Sallah Celebration
The Federal Government has officially declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as nationwide public holidays…
FG Cautions Car Dealer Over Viral Video Mocking Civil Servants’ Ability to Afford Luxury Car
The Federal Government has cautioned a well-known Abuja-based car dealer, Alamin Sarkinmota, over a recent video that made…
Nigerians Blew Millions on Human Hair, Whiskey While Dollar Was Cheap – Omokri Credits Tinubu’s Naira Float for Trade Surplus on Inside Sources
Former presidential spokesperson and socio-political commentator, Reno Omokri, attributed Nigeria’s 2024 trade surplus to the bold economic decision…
Defamation Case: Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to Appear in Court Tuesday
The suspended senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, will appear in court on Tuesday following a…
Kano Announces Sallah Holiday Break for Schools Starting Wednesday
The Kano State Government has announced the Eid-el-Kabir holiday break for all primary and secondary schools within the…
Kano Governor Declares June 2 Public Holiday to Mourn Lives Lost in Fatal Crash
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has declared Monday, June 2, 2025, as a public holiday to honor…
Nigerians Have Suffered Massively Under Your Watch – Afenifere tells Tinubu
The pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has delivered a harsh assessment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying his “Renewed…
Abuja Water Shortage Caused by Repairs, Says Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has explained that the current water shortage affecting many…
Amaechi Gave Tinubu a Taste of His Own Medicine, Says Soyinka
Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has said that former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, showed boldness when he…
‘There are Detractors Around’ – A’Ibom Governor Reacts To Trending Video Accusing Him Of Wife’s Death
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has broken his silence over a viral video making rounds on…
Bauchi APC commends President Tinubu for Appointing Dogara as NCGC Chairman
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Dass, Tafawa Balewa, and Bogoro Federal Constituency of Bauchi State has lauded…
Tinubu May Reinstate Fubara, Rivers Assembly in July
President Bola Tinubu is reportedly preparing to reinstate the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, and the…
I Only Understood What Poverty is When I Became Emir – Sanusi
The Emir of Kano and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, said he…
Why I Refused to Vote, Work for Tinubu – Amaechi
Former Governor of Rivers State and twice Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, has opened up about why he…
Mid-term Review: FOSAD Scores Tinubu Very Low, Labels Govt a Colossal Failure
The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) has delivered a harsh verdict on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration…
TVET and the Alausa Blueprint in Education
By Oluwafemi Popoola For far too long, our education system has danced around the realities of our labour…
VIDEO: Tinubu Ignores Sanwo-Olu In Lagos Event, Confirms Empowered Newswire Reports
A recent video capturing a moment between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at…
We’re Helping Tinubu Govt Fight Boko Haram, ISWAP – U.S
The United States has confirmed its ongoing support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration in the fight against terrorist…
Nigerians Have Short Memory, Says Tinubu’s Adviser While Defending Reforms
The Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, has said that…
Hardship: Tinubu Destroyed Everything He Met on Ground Within Two Years – Peter Ameh
The National Secretary of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), Peter Ameh, has strongly criticized President Bola…
Stop Telling Nigerians to Bear Pains —They Don’t Have Time, Prof. Wariboko Tells Tinubu
US-based Nigerian scholar, Professor Nimi Wariboko, has urged the Bola Tinubu administration to stop asking Nigerians to endure…
FG, State Govts Must Prioritize Teachers’ Welfare to Rescue Basic Education – says Laolu Akande
Federal and state governments must work together to improve the welfare of teachers to rescue basic education in…
Police Escort, Not Bandits, Killed My Sister — Governor Kefas
Governor Kefas Agbu of Taraba State has clarified the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of his sister, Atsi…
Wike Vows Major Reforms to Improve Abuja’s Public Transport System
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has pledged to bring about significant reforms in Abuja’s public…
Senate Didn’t Embarrass Senator Sani Over ‘Harmonised’ Definition — Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed claims that the Senate embarrassed Senator Sani Musa during a recent plenary…
Insecurity Affects Over 150 Million Nigerians, Threatens Agriculture – Ribadu
At least 150 million Nigerians have been affected by insecurity, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, said…
Looted Funds: EFCC, ICPC Recovered $105.9m, not $967.5bn – AGF Clarifies
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has made it clear…
Appeal Court Overturns Federal High Court’s Decision on Kano LG Election
The Court of Appeal has overturned a ruling made by the Federal High Court in Kano that nullified…
‘Rescue My Constituency from Bandits’ – Lawmaker begs Tinubu, IGP
A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ahmed Adamu Saba, has made a passionate appeal to President…
NGF Mourns Niger Flood Victims
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has sent its heartfelt condolences to the people and government of Niger State following…
INEC Sets Dates for Ekiti, Osun Governorship Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced the dates for the 2026 governorship elections in Ekiti…
WAEC Exam Conducted in Darkness a National Disgrace — Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed deep concern over the troubling reports that students were made to…
2027: Oyo PDP ex-Chairman Backs Makinde for President
A former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Kunmi Mustapha, has declared his support…
Tinubu’s Intervention Saved Rivers from Collapse, Says Fubara
The suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has commended President Bola Tinubu for stepping in to stop…
Wike, Kingibe Clash Over Unpaid Ground Rent
A war of words erupted on Thursday between Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and…