Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs, has announced she will resume legislative duties on Tuesday, following a court judgment nullifying her suspension. Addressing jubilant supporters in a video circulating on social media, the Kogi Central lawmaker expressed gratitude for their steadfast backing. “I thank you for your support. I…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Sunday took a swipe at leaders of the newly formed opposition coalition, accusing them of selfish interest rather than genuine intention to rescue Nigerians. Speaking at the thanksgiving service held to mark the completion of projects by the FCT Administration, Wike lashed out at prominent…
A lion that escaped a theme park near the Turkish resort of Antalya was shot dead Sunday after attacking a man, the local governor and media reports said. The lion, reportedly named Zeus, escaped his enclosure at the Land of Lions animal theme park in Manavgat, some 60 kilometres west of Antalya in the early…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched a scathing criticism of former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, accusing him of democratic double standards and declaring that his time in Nigerian politics has come and gone. Speaking during a thanksgiving service held in Abuja on Sunday, Wike questioned the democratic credentials…
A recent survey conducted by an independent, non-profit, and non-partisan opinion research think-tank known as Africa Polling Institute (API) showed that between 79% to 83% of Nigerians expressed little or no trust in the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Executive, National Assembly, and the Judicial arms of government. The report, launched at a national dialogue in…
The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, TRACE, has said no fewer than 10 persons have lost their lives and three others were severely injured after an 18-seater bus plunged off the Omu bridge located at Awa along the Ijebu-Ode–Ibadan Expressway. The accident occurred at about 8:30 p.m. on Friday. The TRACE spokesperson, Babatunde…
A founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Senate President, David Mark over their decision to align with the newly formed ADC-led coalition. George described the move as “illogical, ill-timed and lacking in substance,” accusing the coalition’s members of prioritising personal ambition…
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has threatened a nationwide mass action over the deepening cost-of-living crisis, escalating insecurity, and coordinated attacks on workers’ rights. It warned that Nigerian workers will no longer sit idly by while the nation’s economy and democracy crumble. Rising from its Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting held over the weekend at…
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has recounted how he declined an invitation from an African head of state seeking divine intervention for a mysterious illness. Speaking during the July edition of the Holy Ghost Service held on Friday night at the Redemption City, Mowe, Ogun State, Adeboye…
The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has denied allegations that it confirmed the use of courier services for drug trafficking since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office. A news article by Peoples Gazette titled “Nigerian courier services easily transporting hard drugs since Tinubu became president – NIPOST.” claimed that NIPOST said drug smuggling through courier companies…