JUST IN: I Will Ensure You Lose Again – Wike Replies Atiku Following Comments on 2023 VP Slot
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has vowed to ensure that former Peoples Democratic Party…
Bills To Create 4 States Scale Second Reading
The House of Representatives has passed through second reading four bills seeking the creation of additional states across the country. The House also passed 38 other bills seeking to alter the 1999 Constitution of…
‘Our Daughters Must Never Inherit Battles We Should’ve Fought’ – Ezekwesili Replies Natasha
Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, on Wednesday morning sent more soothing words to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, amidst her long-standing…
I’ve declared State of Emergency on public schools – Governor Okpebholo
The governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo on Tuesday, March 24, announced that he has declared a State of Emergency on Public schools across the state. Okpebholo said this during a visit to Evbareke Secondary…
Kano Government Reacts as Commissioner Resigns
The Kano State Government has reacted to the resignation of Major General Muhammad Idris (retd.), the Commissioner for Internal Security…
Wike must know he’s fighting Rivers people, not Fubara – Annkio Briggs
Nigerian environmentalist and human rights activist, Annkio Briggs has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike to sheath his swords in the political scuffle between him and the…
Rivers State Administrator Ibas Issues Orders to Local Government Heads
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has directed all Heads of Local…
Planned protest in Rivers: Niger Delta congress leader arrested
The president of the Niger Delta Congress (NDC) has been arrested over a planned protest against the declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State. The NDC leader is currently being held at the State…
‘You took the insults for me’ – Natasha apologises to Ezekwesili over Senate brawl
The lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has apologised to a former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili over her recent brawl with Onyekachi Nwaebonyi.…
Senator is superior to minister… I’m higher than Ezekwesili – Nwaebonyi
Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, senator representing Ebonyi north, says he ranks higher…
Dangote polypropylene production will revive textile industry, save Nigeria $267m — MAN
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has stated that the production of polypropylene by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals will revive Nigeria’s struggling textile industry and save the…
Rivers couple found dead after inhaling generator fumes
The police in Rivers have confirmed the death of a couple who reportedly died from inhaling generator fumes in their apartment. The unidentified man and his partner powered a generator inside their home which…
Hamas says hostages to return ‘in coffins’ if Israel tries to free them by force
Palestinian militant group Hamas warned on Wednesday that hostages may be killed if Israel attempts to retrieve them by force and air strikes continue in the Gaza Strip. The group said in a statement that it was…
‘Reason Abiola picked Kingibe over me for June 12’ – Atiku
Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has reflected on how his late political mentor, Shehu Yar’adua, instructed him to step down for Chief Moshood Abiola, the acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential…
I’m Pleased With My Shouting Match With Senator Nwebonyi – Ezekwesili
Former Education Minister, Oby Ezekwesili, says she is pleased with her encounter with Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi at a Senate Committee panel on Tuesday, saying the episode exposed what women face in a…
Cecilia Ibru: From hospital to prison
By Cecilia Ibru Among the banks present, Oceanic Bank was the first to face the Board. With all the Board Members seated and the CBN Governor presiding as Chairman, he made a brief statement and then handed me a…
Sanwo-Olu in soup as Tinubu uncovers Lagos governor’s paramour Aisha Achimugu secretly delivered…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s political career might be on the rocks after President Bola Tinubu received information that the Lagos governor has allegedly piped public funds to arch-opponents of the ruling party,…
Lagos residents, motorists to experience traffic hiccups as Tinubu visits
President Bola Tinubu is expected today in Lagos State and as usual with such visits, motorists…
CBN plans fresh battle against forex speculators as naira slides
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, says the apex bank remains resolute in its commitment to maintaining order in the country’s foreign exchange market by identifying and eliminating bad…
Why I didn’t pick Wike as running mate in 2023 – Atiku
Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has addressed his decision not to choose the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as his running mate in the 2023 election. Many observers believe this…
Mixed reactions trail proposal to hold general elections in one day
The proposed bill by the House of Representatives to simultaneously conduct all…
2026 WCQ: We could’ve scored 10 goals against Zimbabwe — Super Eagles coach, Chelle
Eric Chelle, Super Eagles head coach, has stated that his team could have scored 10 goals against Zimbabwe in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. Chelle witnessed the Super Eagles draw 1-1 with…
Kano Emirate: Appeal Court Further Stays Action On Bayero, Sanusi Tussle
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has revisited its previous ruling on the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano. During the resumed hearing on Tuesday, the appellate court, acknowledging the…
Kano Gov’t Cracks Down On 2 Journalists Over Alleged Defamation
The Kano State government has filed a complaint against Ismail Auwal and Buhari Abba, publishers of Kano Times Online, over alleged defamation. The Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya,…