The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has urged President Donald Trump to work with his Nigerian counterpart, Bola Tinubu, on addressing insecurity in the country rather than threatening the West African nation with military action. PFN’s president, Wale Oke, stated this during an interview on Channels Television’s breakfast show The Morning Brief. “Whatever needs to…
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to halt the planned introduction of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). Lawmakers warned that the move, if implemented, could trigger widespread failure, psychological distress, and even fatalities among students ill-equipped for…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has denied reports that he gifted a brand-new Toyota SUV to Lieutenant Ahmed Yerima, the naval officer involved in a recent public altercation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over a disputed ownership of land in Abuja. A statement released via his X handle on Thursday…
A detailed medical report has emerged alleging that Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, wife of Senator Ned Nwoko, has been battling severe substance abuse involving cocaine, marijuana, alcohol and other hard drugs. The report, issued by Serenity Royale Hospital in Abuja and signed by its Managing Director/Head of Clinical Services, Dr. Adekunle Adesina, covers her detoxification…
Ned Nwoko’s Moroccan wife, Laila Charani, has accused her estranged co-wife, actress Regina Daniels, of introducing her to drugs. According to Laila, she nearly lost her marriage to the senator six years ago due to Regina’s alleged influence. Her revelation came in response to Regina’s recent claim that she had financially supported Laila in the…
The International Organisation for Migration says two Nigerians were rescued, while two others died after a vessel carrying 49 people capsized in the Mediterranean Sea. The IOM said 42 people are missing and presumed dead, while seven survivors were rescued following a shipwreck off the coast of Libya — the latest fatal incident in the…
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) on Thursday said it is no longer considering implementing the planned 15 per cent duty on imported petroleum products. The development was announced by the Director, Public Affairs Department, NMDPRA, George Ene-Ita, in a statement while warning the public to shun panic buying. On the 29th…
The Director of Mobilization of the Obidient Movement, Morris Monye, has announced his resignation from the position. Monye, who made his resignation public on Monday in a detailed statement, said that despite his passion and financial commitment to the cause, the movement’s poor performance in the recent Anambra election made his position “untenable.” “Almost a…
The president of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Northern Nigeria, John Hayab, has slammed Kaduna-based cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi for claiming he was told Christians in Northern-Central are burying empty coffins to stage genocide. Mr Hayab, on Wednesday, told Peoples Gazette Mr Gumi had resorted to lying and manipulation to mislead his followers and…
Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF), North East Operation Hadin Kai, have rescued 74 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) from a possible abduction by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists along the Buratai–Kamuya road in Borno State. The incident occurred on Tuesday night when the corps members’ vehicles broke down near a notorious kidnapping…