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Senate Directs INECG To Conduct By-Election In Edo Central,Anambra South

The Senate has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to organise by-elections to fill the vacant Senate seats in Edo Central and Anambra South. Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, made this announcement... Read more »

SDP Slams Governor Aiyedatiwa Over Alleged Insensitivity to Akure North Killings

The Ondo State chapter of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has sharply criticized Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa and his administration over what it described as a “shocking display of insensitivity” following the... Read more »

Supreme Court Throws Out Agboola Ajayi’s Petition, Upholds Aiyedatiwa’s Election

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed the pre-election case filed by Hon. Agboola Alfred Ajayi, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the November 16, 2024, Ondo State governorship election, bringing... Read more »
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Natasha Allegations: Ikot Ekpene Group Criticizes Saraki Over Remarks on Akpabio

Former Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki is under fire from the Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District Professionals, a group based in Akwa Ibom State, following his comments on the sexual harassment allegations against... Read more »
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Tension In Benue As Youths Burn Down Palace, LG Secretariat

Tensions escalated in Naka, Benue State, on Tuesday as enraged youths burnt the palace of Ter Nagi, Chief Daniel Abomtse, and parts of the Gwer West Local Government Secretariat in response to... Read more »
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Portable Warns Against Inappropriate Advances Towards His Wife, Says Such Person Will Die

Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, has issued a strong warning to his colleagues in the entertainment industry concerning his wife, actress Ashabi Simple. This cautionary statement follows a recent... Read more »
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JUST IN: Protests Erupt As Akpabio’s Supporters Mount Streets Of Abuja

Supporters of Senate President Godswill Akpabio took to the streets of Abuja on Tuesday to protest against allegations of sexual harassment levelled against him. The protest follows the suspension of Senator Natasha... Read more »
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“Atiku Is The Only Politician Who Can Challenge Tinubu” – Dele Momodu

Veteran journalist-cum politician, Dele Momodu, has claimed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is the only Nigerian politician who can challenge President Bola Tinubu. According to him, every other politician, including the... Read more »
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Meningitis Outbreak Claims 26 lives In Kebbi

The Kebbi Government has confirmed that 26 people have died from a suspected outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis in Aliero, Gwandu, and Jega local government areas. Cerebrospinal meningitis is a serious infection that... Read more »
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NELFUND Raises Concern Over Low Female Participation In Student Loan Applications

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund on Monday said that the ratio of females in tertiary institutions accessing the loans compared to males was not impressive. The Fund’s Managing Director, Akintunde Sawyerr, made this... Read more »
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Severe Heat Waves To Heat 12 States In Nigeria – Nimet Warns (FULL LIST)

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned that twelve states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, may experience severe heat waves in the coming days. The warning was... Read more »
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Niger Delta Leaders Set To Meet Tinubu Today

Leaders from the Niger Delta, under the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), are set to meet with President Bola Tinubu this morning at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. “We (leaders of PANDEF)... Read more »
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“Quit Presidential Bid Instead Of Running As Deputy” – Nwobodo Advices Obi

A former chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Barrister John Nwobodo, has stated that it will not be politically proper for the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party in 2023,... Read more »
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SDP States Position On Coalition As Top Politicians Eye Membership

The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Shehu Musa Gabam, has clarified the party’s stance on forming a coalition, as more politicians are expected to follow former Kaduna State Governor... Read more »

ICPC Invites Ex-Osun Commissioner Adebayo Adeleke for Questioning Over Healthcare Contracts

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has invited the former Osun State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Mr. Adebayo Adeleke, for questioning in connection with ongoing... Read more »
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Details Of Tinubu’s Meeting With Wike, Fubara, Other Governors, Ministers Emerge

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on political leaders across the country to channel more resources and policies toward the poor and vulnerable, emphasizing the need for selfless service. Speaking at an... Read more »
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USAID Faces Drastic Cut As US Govt Axes 83% Of Programmes

On Monday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States was cancelling 83 per cent of programmes at the US Agency for International Development. President Donald Trump signed an... Read more »
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2025 Direct Entry: JAMB To Commence Sale of Forms by March 12

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the commencement of the 2025 Direct Entry (DE) application process, scheduled to begin on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. This announcement, released by JAMB’s... Read more »
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Ondo Govt Debunked Reports of Deadly Herder Attack

The Ondo State government has officially denied reports claiming that suspected herder bandits attacked communities in the state, allegedly killing approximately 20 people. Recent media accounts had suggested that armed men attacked... Read more »
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PDP Set to Inaugurate South-South Zonal Caretaker Committee

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has scheduled the inauguration of its South-South Zonal Caretaker Committee for Thursday, March 13, 2025. The ceremony will take place at the National Executive Committee Hall, Wadata... Read more »