FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is not prepared for the 2027 general elections, citing the party’s lack of a formidable structure and internal cohesion. Speaking during a live media session in Abuja, Wike dismissed the chances of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar clinching the PDP presidential ticket, arguing
A former magistrate in Rivers State has publicly declared that he cannot take orders from the newly appointed sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), following the imposition of emergency rule in the state. The magistrate’s stance comes amid sweeping changes in the state’s governance structure after President Bola Tinubu suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has issued a stern warning to motorists nationwide, urging them to shun reckless driving and strictly adhere to traffic regulations during the 2025 Easter celebrations. Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed, in a directive to all Commanding Officers, emphasized the full deployment of personnel and resources across highways to ensure maximum
Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has firmly countered critics suggesting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a liability to Northern Nigeria, describing such claims as unfounded and misleading. Matawalle’s response comes in the wake of comments by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, who questioned Tinubu’s prospects
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, has been honoured with an award of distinction and quality service by SERVICOM, in recognition of his outstanding dedication to promoting justice, transparency, and effective service delivery in Nigeria. The award was presented by the National Coordinator of SERVICOM, Mrs. Nnenna Akajemeli, during
A multiple-vehicle accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway at Kara Bridge inward OPIC early Friday morning caused severe traffic congestion, with gridlock stretching back to Otedola Bridge. The crash, which occurred around 6:30 a.m., involved several vehicles reportedly traveling at high speed, resulting in at least three fatalities and multiple injuries. Emergency responders, including the Lagos
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court heard harrowing details of how Adewunmi Ajayi allegedly sexually abused his underage stepdaughter repeatedly since 2019, leading to three pregnancies and multiple abortions. The disturbing case came to light when a teacher reported the 15-year-old survivor to the police, accompanied by a referral letter from Alausa. According
Pa Reuben Fasoranti, the venerable 98-year-old national leader of the Yoruba socio-political group Afenifere, has expressed profound satisfaction with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s performance since assuming office. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to his residence in Akure, Ondo State, Fasoranti praised the President for surpassing his expectations in
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has vowed to wrest political control of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) from opposition parties in the 2027 general elections, declaring its readiness to unseat Senator Ireti Kingibe of the Labour Party and secure all legislative positions in the nation’s capital. National Chairman of the APC, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje,
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), currently under the control of a caretaker committee led by Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, has strongly condemned a recent move by Chief Dan Orbih, who announced the donation of a new party secretariat in Benin City. The committee described the gesture as a calculated ploy designed
