Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declaring it an “empty shell” and taunting its members as “Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)” seeking refuge after a wave of defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Abiodun made these remarks that the opposition party nationwide is an…
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State says he is under pressure from political stakeholders to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). However, Mr Mutfwang, who spoke at an event on Saturday at the Banquet Hall of the Government House in Jos, vowed not to leave the PDP. The…
The Federal Government and the World Bank have entered a fresh partnership towards tackling poverty and boosting the living standards of Nigeria’s vulnerable populations. This was as the Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) described the stance of former Senate Chief Whip, Mohammed Ndume, on World Bank loans secured by the President Bola Tinubu administration…
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has banned 60,000-litre fuel tankers from operating on Nigerian roads. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday in Abuja, Ogbugo Ukoha, NMDPRA executive director of distribution systems, storage, and retailing infrastructure, said the ban, which would take effect from March 1, would mitigate truck-in-transit incidents. He said the…
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested three suspected kidnappers after they collected N2 million ransom from their victim and still shot him. The suspects, identified as Chukwuebuka Nka (25), Uche Okechukwu, and Somto Chukwuma, allegedly shot the victim in the leg after discovering he did not have enough money in his account….
Oil marketers have attributed this round of scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol, to lingering logistics challenges and supply constraints, saying “We will distribute only what we have”. This was disclosed by the President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association, (PETROAN), Billy Gillis-Harry who was a guest on Channels…
The Police Command in Lagos State says it has detained a 25-year-old man, Chibunnma Chimelie, who allegedly stabbed his 68-year-old father to death. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Lagos. He said that the incident happened on Thursday at 10:00 p.m. in the Isolo…
A notorious bandit leader, Isiya Kwashen Garwa, who was declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters, was among top bandits who reportedly accepted a peace deal in Katsina State. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter insurgency reporter, Garwa, whose name features among 19 most-wanted terrorists and bandits in Nigeria, has turned up in Hayin Gada community,…
Veteran actor Dele Odule has addressed the false rumors circulating on social media about his death and alleged arrest. In a video shared on Instagram, Odule expressed disappointment and frustration with the baseless stories. He specifically called out a blogger for sharing a photo of him with the caption “RIP” Odule assured fans he’s alive…
United States President, Donald Trump, has told Israel to stop bombing Gaza after Hamas agreed to release hostages under a United States peace plan, even as Israeli forces pressed ahead with heavy strikes. Residents in Gaza said tanks shelled Talateeni Street, a key artery in the centre of Gaza City, shortly after Trump’s call, Reuters…