Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has dismissed claims that he is a newcomer in the African Democratic Party (ADC), insisting that he is a bona fide member of the coalition party. Obi made the clarification during an X Space session with Nigerians on Sunday. According to him, he has been…
Allen Onyema, Air Peace chief executive officer (CEO), says the new tax laws have brought back charges that the 2020 tax laws removed. In an interview with Arise News on Sunday, Onyema said the taxes include customs duties on imported aircraft, aircraft parts, and engines, as well as VAT on tickets. He said they will…
As political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections gather momentum, Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, is reportedly on the verge of defecting from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Sources revealed that the governor has concluded consultations with some of his closest political allies and…
The Ademola family has issued an official statement clarifying details surrounding the death of Nollywood actress and producer, Princess Allwell Ademola. In the statement signed by Adegboyega Adebayo, the family confirmed that Ademola died on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the age of 49. The family said she passed “with heavy hearts and total submission…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Sunday said politicians who he described as “emergency” supporters of President Bola Tinubu must stick to existing agreements in Rivers State. He spoke while addressing stakeholders in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State. The minister said the Ikwerre ethnicity of the state voted massively…
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 43-year-old Amadin Williams for the alleged murder of his childhood friend, Eghosa Osas. The Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the arrest on Sunday, adding that the suspect would be charged to court once investigations are concluded. According to sources, the deceased had returned…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, has condemned the bomb explosion in Zamfara State that claimed the lives of seven people. The incident occurred on Saturday when suspected terrorists planted an Improvised Explosive Device along the Magami–Dansadau highway in Maru Local Government Area of the state. The device exploded as a…
A dusk to dawn gun duel between Nigeria military (task force) and bandits at Bakaji and Unguwar Garma in Goron Dutse area of Shanono Local Government Area, Kano, left nine bandits dead; one Vigilante killed, and another one wounded. The bandits who came in large numbers, raided the area at about 12 midnight, Saturday. Eyewitness…
Suspected thugs have stripped naked the Chief Executive Officer of Hosamudia Farm, Don Pedro Obaseki, in Benin City, the Edo State capital. In a video circulating on the internet on Sunday, Obaseki was seen being attacked at Uwa Primary School, where he had gone to play football. Obaseki, a cousin of former Edo State Governor…
Akinyele Constituency 1 House of Assembly hopeful come 2027, Hon. Abiola Yahya Ajuwon has congratulated Sheik Sakariyah Agesin on his Turbaning as Mufty Diyar Tijanniyah of Oyo central Senatorial District. In the congratulations post sighted by our correspondent, Hon. Ajuwon said his turnaning is a reflection of humility and service to the will of Allah,…
