President Bola Tinubu on Saturday charged the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, to use his stool to foster peace, promote cultural identity, and support governance. Tinubu gave the charge while giving a remark at the coronation of Oba Owoade as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. Oba Owoade was on Saturday crowned the 46th … Read more
For the second time in recent weeks, the former Vice President and the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last general election, Atiku Abubakar, has denied that he resigned from the party. A statement by Atiku’s Media Aide, Paul Ibe said the former vice president has not resigned from the PDP, … Read more
Former Governor of Oyo State, Chief Omololu Olunloyo, is dead. News of Olunloyo’s demise was confirmed in a statement issued in Ibadan on Sunday morning by Mr Oladapo Ogunwusi, on behalf of the deceased’s family. Olunloye, who was governor of Oyo State between October 1 and December 31, 1983, on the platform of the then … Read more
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday promised that the gunmen who killed many people in communities in Plateau State will be apprehended and face severe punishment under the law. The President, in a release issued by his Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, declared “I have directed security agencies to hunt down the attackers, and … Read more
The governorship aspirant for Labour Party in Anambra State, John Nwosu has announced his withdrawal from the race. Citing irregularities at the scheduled primary election of the party, Nwosu said there were no delegates present at the congress. The event was scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Akwa, the capital city … Read more
The All Progressives Congress stakeholders in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State have expressed unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani’s re-election bids in 2027. They passed a vote of confidence in President Tinubu and Governor Sani for their commitment to the return of peace and the infrastructure development of … Read more
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has asserted that God told him that the church’s Governing Council will soon convene its meeting on the moon. Adeboye emphasized that this revelation is a direct communication from God, and he is confident it will be fulfilled. Naija News … Read more
The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, announced on Saturday that a significant wave of defections is expected to impact opposition political parties in the South-South region as the 2027 presidential election approaches. Naija News reports that Okpebholo made this statement during a special reception held in Ewatto, located in the Esan South East … Read more
Governor Charles Soludo has emerged as the flag bearer of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for the November 8, 2025 gubernatorial election in Anambra State. His nomination followed his victory in the APGA primary election, where he secured a total of 3,168 votes from the 21 local government areas of the state. The primary … Read more
Alex Otti of Abia State has announced that he will retire from politics once he finishes his second tenure as the governor of the state. Otti stated that he has no plans to contest for the Nigerian Senate after serving the people of the state as governor. Speaking at a reception held in his honour … Read more
The Federal Government is allegedly vetting potential candidates to fill diplomatic roles in its 109 missions, 76 embassies, 22 high commissions, and 11 global consulates. Since September 2023, President Bola Tinubu has operated his Democracy, Development, Demography, and Diaspora (foreign policy) without ambassadors. That month, he concluded a sector-wide reassessment of Nigeria’s foreign policy, which … Read more
Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu has emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Anambra gubernatorial election. Naija News reports that the results for the APC primary was declared by Governor Bassey Otu, Chairman of the Primary Election Committee. Speaking after his victory, Ukachukwu said: “We shall deliver Anambra to the APC. One … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has reacted to the killing of over 50 people in various communities of Bokkos Local Government Area by some yet-to-be-identified gunmen. The president said the killers once arrested would be made to face severe punishment in line with the provisions of the law. In a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, the special … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has invited the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, for questioning following the reported outbreak of violence during the recent Eid-el-Fitr procession in Kano State. The clash reportedly led to the loss of life of a vigilante member, Surajo Rabiu, and left another, identified as Aminu Suleman, injured. In a … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has invited the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, for questioning following the reported outbreak of violence during the recent Eid-el-Fitr procession in Kano State. The clash reportedly led to the loss of life of a vigilante member, Surajo Rabiu, and left another, identified as Aminu Suleman, injured. In a … Read more
The Lagos State Government has launched an investigation into the tragic death of a pregnant woman identified simply as Mrs. Folajimi, who reportedly lost her life after being denied medical care at a private healthcare facility in Lakowe, Ibeju-Lekki, due to her inability to make a financial deposit. The incident, which has sparked widespread outrage … Read more
Ex-militant leaders in the Niger Delta region are at odds over a multimillion-naira pipeline protection contract, with tensions rising amid the recent renewal of a major security contract and shifting political dynamics. The disagreement centers around a pipeline protection contract awarded to a company with links to the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, and … Read more
A former Niger Delta agitator and the monarch of Torusarama Piri (Elem Kalabari), Asari Dokubo, has publicly criticized Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo, over his handling of the lucrative pipeline protection contract awarded by the Nigerian government. In a scathing three-part video posted on social media, Punch noted that Dokubo accused Tompolo of cornering … Read more
Tensions are escalating in the Niger Delta region as ex-militant leaders and their loyalists continue to clash over the multimillion-naira pipeline protection contracts awarded to Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo) and the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III. The contracts, which cover key areas in Rivers and Akwa Ibom states, have sparked heated debates among former agitators … Read more
A group of Rivers State House of Assembly members, loyal to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has embarked on a five-day legislative training program in the United Kingdom. The training, which commenced on Friday, is aimed at enhancing their understanding of governance and lawmaking processes, with a specific focus on the “Legislative … Read more