The Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to the alleged threat to the life of the Labour Party’s Presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Atiku condemned the inflammatory remarks made by the All Progressives Congress (APC) spokesperson, Felix Morka, against Obi. Atiku described Morka’s statement as a…
In what can only be described as an unforgettable moment of human error, President John Dramani Mahama inadvertently referred to Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu as the “President of Ghana” during his inauguration speech on January 7, 2025. This slip of the tongue not only drew laughter but also sparked a wave of discussions across social…
An Osun State traditional ruler, the Ajeniju of Halleluyah, Oba Jelili Olaiya has disclosed that youth that laid siege on his palace beat him in the presence of security operatives. The monarch was beaten by some youths who were angry over his decision to appoint a Chief Imam for the community, thereby vandalizing his palace…
Retired military personnel on Tuesday barricaded the entrance to the Ministry of Finance in Abuja with canopies and chairs, demanding the full payment of their long-overdue entitlements. This protest follows a similar action in December, during which the retirees shut down the ministry over the government’s failure to settle their claims. For months, the retirees…
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has alleged a threat to his life by Felix Morka, the spokesman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The allegation comes after Obi criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for failing to address the worsening economic and security challenges in the country. According to Obi, Morka’s recent…
Following the signing of the new terms and conditions of service of the Armed Forces, President Bola Tinubu has approved mouth-watering allowances for officers of General rank, who will retire after serving 35 years. Some of the allowances include the provision of a bulletproof SUV as take-home gift, fully paid foreign medical treatment, $20,000 as…
The Anambra State Police command has arrested two brothers who allegedly killed and buried their brother in a shallow grave in their compound in Oko community, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The state Commissioner for Police, Nnaghe Itam, while speaking during a press conference in Awka, said the deceased, Chibuzor Okeke, was…
Linda De Sousa Abreu, a former prison officer at HMP Wandsworth, United Kingdom, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison after being caught on camera having sex with an inmate. Abreu, 30, was identified by senior staff after the video circulated online and gained widespread attention. Arrested at Heathrow Airport while attempting to board…
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has insisted that those responsible for the stampede at the Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, which claimed the lives of at least 35 children in December 2025 will face trial. Makinde, speaking on Monday at the 2025 Annual Interfaith Service for state workers, maintained that the case must proceed…
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has reshuffled his cabinet and sacked five commissioners. According to a press release issued to journalists on Tuesday by the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Governor, Mukhtar Gidado, the reshuffling is to reinvigorate governance and ensure optimal service delivery to the people of the State. The statement revealed…