Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has reportedly ordered the arrest of six commissioners and a local government chairman over alleged contract violations. The officials are accused of breaching the terms of constructing 140 housing units for the Izzo and Amaze communities, which were displaced by the Ezilo/Ezza Ezilo communal crisis in Ishielu Local Government…
An Islamic scholar and Chief Imam of Al-Hikmah University, Kwara State, Dr Sanusi Lafiagi, shares his thoughts with AYOOLA OLASUPO on the controversy surrounding veteran Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde’s remark against some Islamic clerics who visited his house over his mother’s death A controversy has been raging about fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde’s alleged derogatory remark…
President Bola Tinubu has firmly dismissed the increasing use of private military and security contractors in African conflict zones, cautioning that their operations erode national authority and hamper coordinated counter-terrorism efforts. Delivering Nigeria’s position at the first plenary on Peace, Security, Governance and Multilateralism during the 7th AU–EU Summit in Luanda, Angola, Tinubu, represented by…
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has called on Nigerians to embrace a change of attitude as the country prepares to mark its 65th Independence Anniversary. Speaking on Sunday, September 28, 2025, during the interdenominational thanksgiving service at the Government House Chapel, Owerri, Uzodimma said the anniversary offers citizens an opportunity to reflect on the past…
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Thursday, affirmed Hon. Martin Amaewhule as the authentic Speaker of the Rivers State Assembly. The appellate court, in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel of Justices, equally validated the Amaewhule-led members of the Assembly as bonafide lawmakers for the state. While dismissing an appeal that…
The Senior Special Assistant to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Lere Olayinka, has hit back at Wike’s recent expulsion from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). He called the move “Dirty December in November,” saying it started early — in Ibadan — and should be treated as a boozy social gathering, not a serious political decision. Olayinka…
President Bola Tinubu has intervened in the ongoing enforcement action against ground rent defaulters in the Federal Capital Territory, granting a 14-day grace period to affected property holders to settle their outstanding obligations. This development comes after the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) commenced enforcement on 4,794 properties revoked due to non-payment of ground rent…
The founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide and Senior Pastor of the Faith Tabernacle, Bishop David Oyedepo, has called for a seven-day nationwide prayer initiative to address growing insecurity in Nigeria. The initiative was announced on Sunday by the Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Pastor Paul Enenche, during his sermon at the…
The Public Education Officer of the Ogun State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Chief Route Commander Florence Okpe, has died after a prolonged illness. Her death was confirmed on Tuesday by the State Sector Commander, Akinwunmi Fasakin. According to Fasakin, the late Okpe, who had served as the image maker of the…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has charged the management and staff of Opay to make compliance with existing regulations a watchword to ensure business integrity and block avenues for money laundering and fraudulent practices. Olukoyede gave the charge in Abuja on Thursday, December 11, 2025, when…