The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA), Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, led two other members of the assembly, Hon. Sunday fada Eigbiremonlen, and Hon. Idaiye Yekini Oisayemoje to the All Progress Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that 17 Local government chairmen who had earlier decamped from the…
A witness in the trial of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, said on Tuesday that the IPOB leader admitted inciting members of the public to attack police officers during interrogation. The witness, a States Security Services operative, identified as BBB for security reasons, told Justice James Omotosho of the…
The Oba of Lagos, His Majesty, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, has condemned what he described as the growing “get-rich-quick” mentality among Nigerian youths, saying that both the Bible and the Quran discourage such practices. “The get-rich-quick syndrome is wrong and should be discouraged. Even the two holy books, the Bible and the Holy Quran, frown at…
In a world rapidly shedding its cultural roots in pursuit of modernity, the World Egúngún Festival 2025 stands tall as a vibrant reminder of Yoruba identity, pride, and continuity. Taking place at the historic Liberty Stadium in Ibadan on May 14–15, this year’s festival is not just a celebration; it is a spiritual homecoming. Spearheaded…
The Jigawa State Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwalu Danladi Sankara, has returned N301 million unspent funds to the state treasury following the conclusion of the 2025 Ramadan feeding programme. The refund was made public during a state executive council meeting chaired by Governor Malam Umar Namadi. The commendable act followed the allocation of N4.8 billion…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South East has revealed its intention to be the dominant political party in the southeast. Recently, there have been gales of defections and declarations of support for the APC across the country. And there are indications that the southeast may witness similar developments. The APC leaders in the…
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called on all levels of government in Nigeria to urgently redirect national focus toward critical areas of development, particularly health, education, and poverty alleviation. Obi made the call in a statement issued on Tuesday via X, warning that the country’s worsening poverty levels were a…
Eight members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday announced their defection from their political parties to new ones. Six lawmakers from Delta State formally dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), while two lawmakers from Enugu State left the Labour Party to join the PDP. Their defection letters were…
Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Emomotimi Guwor, along with 21 lawmakers, on Monday formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). During plenary, Guwor announced the receipt of 21 letters from members declaring their intention to leave the PDP. Guwor also announced his letter at the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified its position over the ongoing investigation of Martins Innocent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan following widespread public interest and speculation. The Nation reports that VeryDarkMan was arrested in a joint operation by the Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Police Force and Economic and Financial Crimes…