Anambra by-election: How my commissioner was assaulted by APC thugs – Soludo alleges
The governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo has alleged that his commissioner for environment, Felix Odimegwu was assaulted by some suspected political thugs. Soludo said Mr Odimegwu was assaulted by the thugs during…
NiMet forecasts three-day rain, thunderstorms nationwide
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted rain and thunderstorms across the country from Sunday to Tuesday. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja envisaged moderate rain over parts of Jigawa,…
Ondo man fakes own kidnap to repay N500,000 debt
A 29-year-old man, Bello Azeez, has been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly faking his kidnapping to extort money from his family and acquaintances. The command’s spokesperson, Olushola Ayanlade,…
How airtime lending became telcos’ multi-billion naira goldmine
...As regulator widens regulatory net, eyes consumer protection In 2024, Samuel Ojimba travelled from…
Lessons from the KWAM 1 fiasco
My friend and I were passing by a car parked next to my street. We usually discuss Nigeria during our daily exercise and it is our wont to analyse…
NBA president faults govs’ house, car gifts to judges, practice threat to judicial independence
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Afam Osigwe, has criticised state governors for publicly donating cars and houses to judges, describing the practice as demeaning and a threat to judicial…
Tinubu approves ₦16.7bn for reconstruction of Mokwa bridge in Niger
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the release of ₦16.7 billion for the immediate reconstruction of the Mokwa Bridge in Niger State, which was destroyed by flooding in May this year. The Minister of Information…
‘Stable economy can co-exist with hardship’ — Yemi Kale says after Okonjo-Iweala’s…
Yemi Kale, group chief economist and managing director, research and international cooperation, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), says describing a nation’seconomy as stable does not always mean that citizens…
Man stabs self, cuts off penis after wife refuses to return home
A 50-year-old man, Modu Isa, has been rescued after attempting to take his own life in Bama, Borno State. The incident, which occurred on Friday evening…
Shake-Up in Nigerian Army: New GOCs, Provost Marshall, DMI, others appointed
The Nigerian Army has carried out a reshufflement with the appointment of new Principal Staff Officers (PSOs), General Officer…
Ex-NNPCL chiefs vomit billions as EFCC deepens refinery probe
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has recovered over N5bn and $10m from contractors and government officials indicted in the fraud in the…
Trump moves away from Ukraine war ceasefire demand
US President Donald Trump on Saturday shifted his campaign to halt the Ukraine war to securing a full peace agreement after a summit with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin failed to secure a ceasefire. Three hours…
How security forces captured top Ansaru terrorist leaders – NSA, Ribadu
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, said on Saturday that security forces recorded a major breakthrough with the capture of two top leaders of the Ansaru terrorist group. Ribadu told newsmen in…
N7tr Allocations: Citizens urge governors to justify increased federal disbursements
A coalition under the aegis of The North-Central Agenda has called on state governors — particularly those in the North-Central geopolitical zone — to provide transparent accounts of how they have utilized the…
Balance federal appointments for unity – CSO urges Tinubu
A civil society group, the Societal Safety Network (SSN), has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure equity and fairness in federal appointments, stressing that regional balance is vital for national unity. The…
Ministry of Housing clarifies no sale of 753 EFCC-seized houses
The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (FMHUD), has warned the public against falling for the antics of fraudsters with regard to the 753 housing units seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes…
I walked barefoot throughout secondary school — Pastor Adeboye
Pastor Enoch Adeboye has recounted his journey from humble beginning, walking barefoot throughout secondary school and hailing from a village once absent on Nigeria’s map. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed…
Northern Business Tycoon, Isyaku Ibrahim, Dies At 88
A business tycoon and an elder statesman, who was a close associate of late President Shehu Usman Shagari, Alh. Isyaku Ibrahim, is dead. Ibrahim died in the early hours of Saturday at a private hospital in Abuja,…
Nigerians Vs Minister’s Mansion: Power Minister’s Villa Celebrated At Hour Of Darkness
A viral video of a mansion recently opened by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has sparked controversy on and off the Internet, raising various questions. Popularly known as Penkelemesi, Adelabu was seen in a…
Tinubu appoints Opeyemi Agbaje PENCOM chairman
President Bola Tinubu has appointed strategic policy analyst, Opeyemi Agbaje, as the Chairman of the National Pension Commission. Mr Agbaje announced his appointment in an update sent to Peoples Gazette on Saturday. He…
Social Media Is Destroying Nigeria — Ebonyi Gov Urges Tinubu to Restrict It
Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has urged Bola Tinubu’s Federal Government to…
Court Affirms Retrieval Of Over 40 Govt Vehicles From Ex-Gov Matawalle
The Court of Appeal in Sokoto has upheld the Federal High Court’s decision dismissing the appeal filed by former governor…
Alleged vote-buying: Police, DSS arrest party agent with N25.9m cash in Kaduna
Security operatives have arrested a suspected political party agent, identified as Shehu Fantagi, with N25,963,000 cash allegedly set aside for vote-buying ahead of today’s by-elections in Kaduna State. Fantagi was…
Toke Makinwa’s baby bump triggers questions about lover’s identity
Popular social media personality and entrepreneur, Toke Makinwa, announced during the week that she was expecting a baby, excitedly unveiling her bump. This has expectedly generated a lot of curiosity and attention,…