The African Democratic Congress, ADC has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of acting out of political fear rather than genuine concern for the Nigerian people, following the federal government’s announcement of planned reforms to tackle food insecurity and improve exports. In a press statement signed by Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC’s Interim National Publicity Secretary…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially listed the Nigerian presidential jet, a Boeing 737-700 BBJ, for sale in Switzerland. The aircraft, which was originally acquired in 2005 under the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, is currently undergoing inspections at AMAC Aerospace in Basel. The listing appears on Controller, a global aircraft sales platform. The…
The University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State (UNIPORT) is on the spotlight again following a horrific domestic violence which has not only sent shockwaves on the campus but also across Rivers State, as a young man, identified as Sunny Amadi, reportedly died from severe burns allegedly inflicted by his girlfriend, Cynthia Chukwundah, a 300-level student…
‘They Say Peter Obi Will Be President, President Where?’ – WikeMinister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will never occupy Nigeria’s highest office. Wike made the remark during a Thanksgiving service held on Sunday at St. James’ Anglican Church, Asokoro, Abuja, celebrating the completion…
Former presidential candidate and ex-Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, has confirmed he will contest for Nigeria’s presidency in 2027. Speaking on a Television programme on Sunday, Obi dismissed speculations that he may run as vice-presidential candidate to Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). “I’m going to contest for the President of the Federal…
The Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, who chairs the Senate committee reviewing the 1999 Constitution, has announced that the final draft of the ongoing constitutional amendment will be forwarded to the State Houses of Assembly for ratification before the end of the year. Speaking through the Senate Leader, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, at the…
Hundreds of women, youths, and elders from Umuokoroka village in Asa community, Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State, have staged a protest against alleged exclusion from the signing of key agreements between Waltersmith Petroman Oil Limited and some town union leaders. The protesters, visibly angry, carried placards with inscriptions such as “Give us back…
The Federal Government has expressed its willingness to negotiate the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), but emphasized that such discussions should not be tied to political bargaining or regional support. Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, made the statement on Friday night during an interaction with journalists in…
Abia State government has announced that it will establish a Public Service Academy in the state soon. The academy, Governor Alex Otti declared, will facilitate schedule training for government employees. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 2025 Abia State Quarter 2 Executive Council Strategy Retreat held in Umuahia, Otti announced his administration’s plans to…
The Anambra State Children, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Offences Court in Awka has ordered the remand of a 72-year-old medical doctor, Daniel Ikebuilo, alongside two women, Ifunanya Ogbonna, 23, and Chidiogo Ogbonna, 20, over alleged child theft and illegal sale. The three defendants pleaded not guilty to a five-count charge bordering on conspiracy, child stealing,…
