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Tinubu’s Ex-Spokesman Explains Why APC Governors Are Pushing Back Against Wike’s Political Influence The underlying friction between governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has been brought into sharper focus, with a former presidential aide explaining the strategic anxieties driving the pushback. According […]
Governor Makinde Hails Promotion of 102 OYRTMA Officers, Urges Greater Commitment to Public Order Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has warmly commended the recent promotion of 102 officers of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), describing the elevation as a well-deserved recognition of exceptional service and professionalism. Speaking on the development, Governor Makinde […]
Osun Government Establishes Joint Security Task Force in Response to Fresh Intelligence Alerts In a decisive move to safeguard lives and property, the Osun State Government has approved the establishment of a Joint Security Task Force (JSTF) following recent security intelligence alerts. The development was announced by the State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, […]
EFCC Probes Suspect Arrested in Kano with Counterfeit $212,200 Handed Over by NDLEA The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched a full-scale investigation into a suspect, Usaini Ibrahim, following his arrest in Kano with fake foreign currency valued at $212,200. The suspect was transferred to the anti-graft agency by the National Drug Law […]
Governor Aiyedatiwa Reads Riot Act to Ondo APC Members, Warns Against Anti-Party Activities and Factionalism Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has put members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on strict notice, warning that the state leadership will adopt a zero-tolerance policy toward anti-party activities and internal sabotage. Governor Aiyedatiwa delivered the strong caution during […]
COAS Pledges ₦25 Million to Veterans’ Emergency Health Fund, Reaffirms Commitment to Retired Officers The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reinforced the military’s dedication to personnel welfare by announcing a donation of ₦25 million to support the medical needs of retired officers. The financial pledge, channeled toward the Emergency Health […]
Federal Government Warns Foreign Envoys Against Unguarded Comments and Unsolicited Lectures Ahead of 2027 Elections The Federal Government has drawn a firm line regarding international commentary on domestic affairs, warning foreign diplomats and international envoys accredited to Nigeria against making unguarded remarks or offering unsolicited lectures as the country approaches the 2027 general elections. The […]
Ondo Police Arrest Three Suspects and Rescue Two Victims in Intelligence-Led Raid Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have recorded a major breakthrough in the fight against violent crime, arresting three suspected kidnappers and successfully rescuing two victims unhurt during a targeted tactical operation. According to police sources, the breakthrough followed days of discreet […]
Labour Party Names Haliru Dikko as New Sokoto Governorship Candidate Following Substitution Primary The Labour Party (LP) in Sokoto State has elected Haliru Dikko as its new governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections, completing a swift restructuring of its ticket following the exit of its former flagbearer. Dikko emerged victorious during the party’s substitution […]
Anglican Bishop Urges Church Leaders to Boldly Condemn Bad Governance and Hold Leaders Accountable An Anglican bishop has delivered a fiery charge to religious leaders across the country, calling on clergymen to abandon complacency and speak truth to power regarding the escalating hardship and governance challenges facing ordinary Nigerians. Speaking during a weekend pastoral service, […]
Police and Military Deployed to Niger State Following Coordinated Rescue Orders After Mass Abduction of Over 100 Residents Joint tactical teams comprising the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force have been heavily deployed to troubled rural communities in Niger State following a massive coordinated rescue effort launched to free over 100 residents abducted by […]
Akwa Ibom Spends Over ₦90bn on Gratuities, Recruits 7,069 Personnel Under Governor Eno, Says Head of Service The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced a monumental milestone in public sector administration, revealing that it has cleared over ₦90 billion in legacy gratuity and pension liabilities inherited by the current administration. The disclosure was made by […]
Ukwuani Chairman Clears the Air on Detained Councillor Facing Cybercrime Charges Over Live TV Remarks The Chairman of Ukwuani Local Government Council, Barrister Chiamaka Solomon Possible Ajede, has strongly dismissed viral claims on social media alleging that Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori ordered the unlawful arrest or removal of a serving local government councillor. Addressing […]
Kaduna Govt Recovers Over 500,000 Hectares of Farmland, Restoring Rural Livelihoods Through Kinetic and Community Security The Kaduna State Government has announced a major milestone in its security operations, revealing that over 500,000 hectares of prime agricultural land previously seized and controlled by armed bandits have been fully recovered. The disclosure was made by the […]
Aliko Dangote Explains Why He Prefers to Be Known as a Creator of Wealth for Others Billionaire industrialist and President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has declared that he wants to shed the title of “Africa’s richest man,” shifting his legacy toward becoming a catalyst for widespread wealth creation across the continent. Dangote made the […]
Tinubu Orders Timely Release of Funds to Regional Development Commissions, Warns Boards Against Mismanagement President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate and regular release of statutory funds to the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) and other regional development commissions across the country, while issuing a stern warning against financial recklessness. The directive was delivered […]
NNPC Steps Up Gas Supply to CNG Operators to Crash Transportation Costs Amid Rising Petrol Prices In a strategic move to cushion the biting economic effects of recent petroleum price hikes, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced major measures to increase gas allocation and distribution to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) operators […]
PANDEF Mourns Passing of Bamanga Tukur, Recalls His Landmark Port Reforms The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has joined leaders across the political and economic divide in mourning the death of astute politician, elder statesman, and former PDP National Chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, highlighting his monumental contributions to Nigeria’s institutional and maritime development. In a […]
Peter Obi Declares He Will Only Respond Directly to Fellow Presidential Candidates Ahead of 2027 The presidential campaign organization of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has announced a major shift in its communication strategy, declaring that the candidate will henceforth ignore attacks and commentaries from political proxies, party spokespersons, and surrogates. According to […]
“Without Nigeria, South Africa Wouldn’t Have Defeated Apartheid!” — Obasanjo Recalls Historic Interventions, Slams Modern Xenophobic Attacks Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has declared that South Africa’s historic victory over white minority rule would not have materialized when it did without Nigeria’s decisive and sustained backing during the liberation struggle. Obasanjo made the assertion during […]