The former Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has disclosed that the coalition under the African Democratic Congress, ADC, will sacrifice and work together towards the 2027 elections. Obi assured that the coalition would ensure that Nigerians get good leaders in 2027. He made the remark in a post on X while reacting to the…
A middle-aged woman, Shema’u Isma’il, on Wednesday, dragged three neighbours before a Sharia Court sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, for allegedly calling her a prostitute. The complainant accused Halima Umar, Aisha Umar, and Bilkisu Umar for allegedly making defamatory remarks about her, particularly regarding her marital status. “They said I am living alone despite…
A Turkish Airlines pilot died after collapsing mid-flight, which led to the Turkish national carrier making an emergency landing in New York, as reported by the airline on Wednesday. The flight took off from Seattle on Tuesday evening, according to airline spokesman Yahya Ustun. He mentioned on X (formerly Twitter) that “The pilot of our…
The World Bank is set to approve two loans totalling $750m for Nigeria on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, according to documents published on the bank’s official website. The funding is directed toward strengthening health security and expanding climate-resilient digital infrastructure. The package includes $500m for the Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth in Nigeria (BRIDGE)…
The National Economic Council (NEC) has recommended the withdrawal of the Tax reforms bill already at the National Assembly. The NEC headed by Vice-President Kashim Shettima has governors as members. Speaking to state House Correspondents after a NEC meeting, on Thursday, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State said following the controversies that arose as a…
A senior advocate of Nigeria, Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, has said that there are symptoms that Nigeria is a failed nation. Ozekhome pointed out that some areas in the country were being occupied by non-state actors who hoist their flags, collect taxes and issue identity cards to the indigenes. According to him, these are clear…
South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, on Monday dismissed his embattled higher education minister, weeks after a key party in his unity government filed criminal charges accusing her of lying to parliament. Ramaphosa has faced mounting pressure in recent months as several ministers from his African National Congress (ANC) party have been accused of corruption, deepening…
Oyo State Government has commenced payment of new N80,000 minimum wage, disbursing N12 billion to its workforce in fulfillment of Governor Seyi Makinde’s pledge. Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, confirmed that the salary adjustment benefits all categories of workers. Employees on Grade Levels I to VI now receive an additional N50,000, while those…
Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has raised concerns over a planned mega rally and the inauguration of a group loyal to Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. He warned that such a gathering could create tension and lead to a crisis in the state. Speaking in Yenagoa during separate meetings with the Bayelsa Elders…
Four people including a final year student of Summit University, Offa, Adebayo Happiness were on Tuesday arraigned at a Kwara State chief Magistrate Court sitting in Ilorin over alleged murder of a 21-year-old graduate of Kwara State College of Health Technology, Offa, Awesu Mojisola. Mojisola was allegedly murdered inside the room of Whitefield Hotel, Ilorin,…