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No One Can Sack Me From PDP — Wike Fires Back at Critics

Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed calls for his expulsion from the Peoples Democratic Party, declaring that no one has the authority or courage to remove him. Speaking during a... Read more »
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Akwa Ibom: There must be limit to politics, involving family evil – Activist

Rights activist and Abuja based lawyer Barr. Ejikeme Ogbodo has condemned the involvement of the daughter of Akwa Ibom State Governor by perceived political detractors to score cheap political point. Barr. Ogbodo... Read more »
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Judiciary Workers’ Strike Brings Abuja Courts to a Standstill

The Federal High Court in Abuja was shut on Monday, leaving lawyers, court staff, and litigants unable to access the premises. This comes despite a statement issued on Sunday in which the... Read more »
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UK to Strengthen Naval Capabilities with 12 New Attack Submarines

Britain announced it will build 12 new attack submarines as it was set to unveil, on Monday, a major defence review to deal with “growing” Russian aggression and the changing nature of... Read more »

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ATBUTH Warns Against Fraudulent Employment Scheme, Urges Vigilance

The Management of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, has disassociated itself from fraudulent employment going around in the name of the hospital. The Head, Public Relations and Protocol Unit of... Read more »
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269,000 Pilgrims Without Permits Turned Away from Mecca by Saudi Authorities

Saudi authorities have prevented more than 269,000 individuals without official permits from entering Mecca ahead of this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, officials announced on Sunday as reported by AlArabiya and AP. The move... Read more »
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Turkey’s Sympathy: Condolences to Nigeria Over Niger Flood Victims

Turkey has expressed sympathy to Nigeria following the devastating floods that hit Mokwa and surrounding communities in Niger State. In a statement released on Sunday, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed... Read more »
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APC Stakeholders Vow to Rescue Anambra with Ukachukwu, Ekwunife in 2025

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State held a high-level stakeholders’ meeting over the weekend at its state secretariat in Awka, reaffirming its commitment to securing victory in the November 8,... Read more »
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Benue Under Siege: Suspected Herdsmen Launch Deadly Attack on Community

Suspected herdsmen attacked the Tyoshin community in Naka, the headquarters of Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State, on Sunday night, with many dead in the onslaught. Local sources revealed that... Read more »
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NECA Prepares for 4th Nigeria Employers’ Summit

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), the focal voice of business in Nigeria, is set to hold the 4th edition of the Nigeria Employers’ Summit between Wednesday, June 25 and Thursday, June... Read more »
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Kwara Rep Sounds Alarm Over Insecurity, Sends SOS to Authorities

The lawmaker, who said he was deeply traumatised and saddened about the development, commiserated with the families, relations and friends of the victims.  He also appealed for calm, assuring that peace would  returned... Read more »
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Darlington Okoye Responds to NAPTIP Invitation Over Online Video Allegations

Darlington Okoye, a well-known Nigerian social media personality and content creator, has formally responded to a recent invitation by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) seeking clarification... Read more »
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Presidency Attributes 62% Increase in FAAC Allocation to Economic Reforms*

Federal allocations to each of the 36 states have increased by more than 62 percent in the last two years, the Presidency has said. A document made available at the weekend by... Read more »
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Groups faults inauguration of ‘unfinished’ Lagos-Calabar Coastal highway

Public procurement advocacy group, Network for the Actualisation of Social Growth and Viable Development, has criticised the inauguration of a 30-kilometre stretch of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, describing the move as misleading... Read more »
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Recapitalisation: 3m jobs threatened if BDCs close, ABCON warns.

The Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria has warned that about three million Nigerians were at risk of losing their source of livelihood if BDCs closed shop due to their... Read more »
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Female Yellow Greens hit Rwanda for Kwibuka cricket tourney

Nigeria’s senior women’s cricket team, the Female Yellow Greens, have landed in Rwanda on Sunday for this year’s Kwibuka cricket tournament which will be played from June 3 to 14 in Kigali, PUNCH... Read more »
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Tinubu’s reforms will ease cost of living soon – Onanuga

Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, says Nigerians will soon experience a reduction in the cost of living, as the effects of the administration’s economic... Read more »
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Dangote Says Refinery Reduced Petrol Price to N820 per Litre

The President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has revealed that most Nigerians are unaware that they currently pay 55 per cent of what other West African countries pay for Premium Motor... Read more »
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Umahi Faces Backlash for Commissioning Incomplete Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Segment

The recent move by the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, to present a 30-kilometre segment of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as a completed and commission-worthy project has drawn sharp criticism from... Read more »
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“I’ll win more trophies”_ Chelle after Unity Cup success.

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has expressed his desire to win more trophies for Nigeria after winning the Unity Cup at the GTech Community Stadium in Brentford, London. Chelle guided the Super Eagles... Read more »