2 mn read Nyesom Wike, the former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has repeatedly defied the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) without facing significant repercussions. His actions suggest a level of autonomy and influence that is unusual in Nigerian politics. Here are five notable instances where Wike openly challenged the PDP: […]

< 1 mn read Senator Ishaku Abbo of Adamawa State has strongly refuted allegations linking him to a viral sex video that has sparked widespread controversy across Nigeria. The video, which emerged last week, allegedly depicts a light-skinned man engaging in sexual activity with a married woman, leading to rumors associating the figure with Senator Abbo. During a press […]

< 1 mn read The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has clarified the reasons behind Nigeria’s loss of Category 1 status, which currently disqualifies Nigerian airlines from operating flights to the United States. This status, crucial for operating flights to the U.S., was revoked because no Nigerian airline provided service to the U.S. using Nigerian-registered aircraft within the two […]

< 1 mn read Hajia Dada Yar’adua, the mother of former President Umaru Yar’adua, passed away on Monday evening at the age of 102 after a brief illness. She died at the Katsina Teaching Hospital. In addition to being the mother of the late President, she was also the mother of former Vice President Shehu Yar’adua. The funeral prayer […]

< 1 mn read Bill Gates, Co-chair of the Gates Foundation, is set to visit Nigeria to engage with national leaders, youths, and partners on addressing critical health challenges, driving innovation, and improving nutrition across Africa. The Gates Foundation announced on Monday that during his visit on Tuesday, Gates will meet with key figures in primary health care, agriculture, […]

< 1 mn read The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has firmly responded to recent threats made by Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Governor of Rivers State, amidst the ongoing political tensions in Rivers State. During a state congress at the PDP Secretariat in Port Harcourt on Saturday, August 31, 2024, Wike threatened to […]

< 1 mn read Phrank Shaibu, the Special Assistant to Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Public Communication, has sharply criticized the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for its contradictory statements regarding a $6.8 billion debt. This controversy has further fueled concerns about the NNPCL’s transparency and the current administration’s handling of public communication. In a strongly worded […]

< 1 mn read The North-Central Elders Forum of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has thrown its support behind Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule, praising his pivotal role in restoring peace and stability within the party in the region. The forum also endorsed Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as the National Chairman of the APC. In a recent visit to […]

< 1 mn read The PDP Youth Alliance for Good Governance (PYGG) has raised serious concerns about an alleged plot to rig the upcoming Edo State governorship election through the use of “federal might.” The group has warned that any attempts to undermine the democratic process could lead to unrest and severely damage the credibility of the Independent National […]

< 1 mn read Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC Ltd), is facing calls for his resignation following the company’s admission of a staggering $6.8 billion debt. At a press conference held in Abuja, Olalekan Isaac, President of the APC Youth Solidarity Network, sharply criticized Kyari’s leadership, labeling it a […]