August 5, 2025
Igbo will produce Nigeria’s President someday but not in 2027 – Umahi
The Minister of works, Dave Umahi, has said that the South-East will produce Nigeria’s President someday but not in the 2027 elections. Umahi, who said this in a statement, appealed to people of the zone to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid. He was said to be responding to an online publication titled, ‘The Politics […]
Delta APC leaders at war over ban of solidarity walk for Tinubu’s reelection
The Delta State chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC, is facing another round of crisis among its leaders over a planned solidarity walk in support of President Bola Tinubu’s second-term ambition Some leaders of the party are accusing the state party chairman, Elder Omeni Sobotie, for halting the rally. The rally, organized by grassroots loyalists […]
Popular TV host, Morayo Afolabi resigns from TVC
Popular Nigerian TV host, Morayo Afolabi Brown has resigned from TVC. Her resignation was confirmed on Tuesday afternoon by TVC Communication Company. A statement signed by Edward Akintara, the company’s Public Relations Manager, announced August 29, 2025 as Morayo’s final day with the organization. While urging the public to continue showing her support, Akintara said, […]
Dreaded terrorist, Bello Turji surrenders arms, releases captives
Notorious terrorist leader, Bello Turji, has reportedly surrendered some of his arms and released 32 kidnapped victims as part of a peace initiative facilitated by Islamic clerics in Zamfara State. One of the clerics involved in the talks, Musa Yusuf, popularly known as Asadus-Sunnah, disclosed this during a religious gathering in Kaduna on Monday. He […]
2027: I’ve never been desperate for power – Peter Obi
Former Anambra Governor Peter Obi has addressed the controversy trailing his pledge to serve for four years if elected as Nigeria’s president in 2027. Taking to his official X account on Tuesday, the presidential hopeful stated that he has never been desperate in the pursuit of power. Obi also challenged his critics to investigate him, […]
One killed, six injured as security forces repel bandit attacks in Katsina villages
At least six persons sustained injuries and one later died after security forces repelled a bandit attack on Tashar Gemu and Unguwar Gambo villages in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The development was disclosed in a post on Tuesday by security analyst, Zagazola Makama, via X. According to the post, the attack occurred […]
Amotekun corps deploys 500 operatives for Osun Osogbo festival
As Osogbo prepares to host the grand finale of the Osun Osogbo Festival, the Osun Amotekun Corps has announced the deployment of 500 operatives across strategic locations within the state capital The effort, according to the Corps Commander, Isaac Omoyele in a statement issued by Yusuf Idowu Abass, the Public Relations Officer on Tuesday, is […]
Kidnappers attack vehicle, abduct passengers in Taraba
Suspected armed kidnappers attacked a vehicle and took away several passengers on the Chinkai–Kente–Wukari road in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State. The incident happened at about 10:30 p.m. on Monday, according to a report shared on Tuesday on X by security analyst Zagazola Makama. According to Makama, the kidnappers stopped the vehicle on […]
ALGON Disowns Oath-Taking Allegation Against Osun Council Officials
The Osun State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has strongly refuted allegations that elected local government officials in the state took a secret oath after allegedly collecting money from the government. The allegation, credited to one Alao Adeolu, reportedly a loyalist of the All Progressives Congress (APC), claimed that the […]
2027: Peter Obi doesn’t need to be president – Chimamanda Adichie
Celebrated author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has said that Labour Party’s Peter Obi does not need to be Nigeria’s president, adding that he wants to because he cares about the nation. Speaking on Channels Television’s Amazing Africans programme on Monday, Adichie stated that Obi has remained consistent and humble despite criticisms and the outcome of the […]