Benue group speaks on Senator George Akume’s alleged presidential ambition in 2027
The Benue Patriotic Front (BPF) has dismissed allegations by the Benue Progressives Forum for Good Governance that the secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has the ambition to run…
New report reveals how APC senator blocked Dimeji Bankole’s chances of emerging minister
A report by The Will indicates that Dimeji Bankole, a former Speaker of the House of Representatives and a former presidential aspirant on the platform of All Progressives Congress, APC, lost out in the race for a…
Establish foundation in Mohbad’s honour, not just processions – Police PRO tells singer’s fans
The Nigeria Police Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has advised those sponsoring the candlelight processions of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, to launch a…
Oil revenues: Probe missing $15billion, N200billion – SERAP tells President Tinubu
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to set up a presidential panel of enquiry to promptly probe the grim allegations that over US$15 billion of oil revenues and N200…
‘How we plan to generate 20,000 megawatts of electricity’ – Tinubu’s Minister
President Bola Tinubu’s government has said that Nigeria would generate about 20,000 megawatts of electricity by 2026. Speaking in Osogbo on Friday, the minister of power, Adebayo Adelabu, declared that the country is…
70% of Nigerian prison inmates on ‘awaiting trial’ list – Interior minister laments
The minister of interior, Hon. (Dr.) Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has confirmed that about 70% of persons detained in the various correctional centres in Nigeria are detainees on the ‘awaiting trial’ list. He said this while…
Obasanjo and the puppet kings
Last week at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Iseyin, Oyo State, Olusegun Obasanjo, former head of state, and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the republic ordered “traditional rulers” from Oyo…
Fresh Abductions, Banditry: Northern Nigeria bleeding – Coalition tells Tinubu
The Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG, has called on President Ahmed Bola Tinubu to, as a matter of urgency, wade into security challenges bedevilling the northern part of Nigeria just as it demanded urgent action in…
Failure is not an Option – Nigerian Army Commander Warns Troops Amid Insecurity
Troops of the Nigerian Army have been advised that failure is not an option.POLITICS NIGERIA reports…
Mohbad: What if Naira Marley is innocent?
The mantra of the world’s justice system is “Innocent until proven guilty” but the Netizens and the so-called social media activists seem not to be in the know. Since the news of the death of former Marlian Records…
‘Natasha Akpoti must apologize to me on four TV stations’ – Yahaya Bello tells Court
Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has dragged Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, to court over an alleged case of defamation. In the suit filed at the Kogi State High Court last week, Governor Bello prayed the court to…
We’ll follow protocol in probing Mohbad’s death – Lagos police
The Lagos State Police Command have said that all protocols will be duly followed in investigating the death of popular Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba known as Mohbad. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s…
Hundreds protest economic hardship in Ghana
Ghanaians flooded the streets of the Ghanaian capital Accra on Saturday for a third day of anti-government protests linked to economic hardship that have led to dozens of arrests. The protesters were waving placards and…
MC Oluomo led-Lagos park committee warns TUC against planned Monday protest
The Lagos State Parks and Garages Administrators (LASPGA) led by Musiliu Akinsanya popularly known as MC Oluomo, has warned the state chapter of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) against its planned protest in support of the…
Man United striker Rashford crashes £700K Rolls Royce car after Burnley match
Manchester United star Marcus Rashford crashed his £700,000 Rolls Royce car after his team’s Premier League win at Burnley on Saturday. The Sun newspaper reported Rashford was driving the luxury Rolls Royce when the…
Storm In Oyo Kingdom: How Alaafin-elect emerged about one year ago – Oyomesi
•‘What is left is the announcement by Makinde’•Royal families trade words The controversy trailing the Alaafin stool took another twist as Agunloye royal family berated Gbadegesin royal family over what was…
Yoruba Elders hit Obasanjo over Oyo Obas’ order
Yoruba Council of Elders, YCE, has called on former President Olusegun Obasanjo to apologise to Oyo monarchs for “a shameful affront to the dignity of Yoruba tradition and culture.” This was contained in a communique…
FG still owing NNPCL over $9.74bn fuel subsidy debt despite NEITI’s under-remittance claims
The Federal Government has the biggest indebtedness to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) with about N4.1trn ($9.74bn) for subsidy payment. This is despite the claims by the Nigeria Extractive…
Wasting generation: Nigerian youths idle, roam the streets
On a rainy Thursday, at the Ladipo Motor Spare Parts in Mushin, Lagos, a well-dressed young man was trailing and wooing a would-be customer from…
FCTA to prosecute owners of 149 impounded cars, 100 motorcycles
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it will prosecute the owners of vehicles impounded within the city. No fewer than 149 vehicles and 100 tricycles have been impounded in the FCT recently.…
Tinubu’s appointments split Nigeria
Since coming to power on May 29th, there are clear indications that those with vested interest…
Wike Notified PDP Before Accepting Tinubu’s Ministerial Appointment – NEC Member Opens Up
The leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) kept mum on the notification of appointment of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),…
Uzodimma now begging for votes after introducing harsh polices – Imo PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo says Hope Uzodimma, governor of the state, is now begging residents for votes after introducing harsh policies. Uzodimma is seeking re-election. He is the candidate of the…
48 Nigerian-trained nurses, midwives in UK under investigation for exam fraud – Report
No less than 48 Nigerian-trained nurses and midwives in the United Kingdom are under investigation for exam fraud, According to the report, the nurses and midwives allegedly paid to take computer-based exams that…