The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has expelled Governors Seyi Makinde (Oyo State), Bala Mohammed (Bauchi State), Dauda Lawal (Zamfara State), and several others. The development comes in the wake of a clash between the party’s rival factions at the national headquarters…
The leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has confirmed that a directive has been issued for all branches of the union nationwide to withdraw their services over the delay in the payment of June 2025 salaries to its members, citing the enforcement of the “No Pay, No Work” resolution. ASUU branches in…
The Presidency on Thursday explained the major reason why Maryam Sanda who was sentenced to death for killing her husband was granted clemency. Sanda, who had spent a total of six years in prison for murder, had her death sentence reduced to 12 years’ imprisonment by the president. The reduction in the death sentence followed…
The Dangote refinery is set to commence its free fuel distribution scheme on Monday, starting with Lagos, the South West, Abuja, Kwara, Delta, Rivers, and Edo, respectively. According to the Dangote Group spokesperson, Anthony Chiejina, the scheme will bring relief to millions of Nigerians by providing fuel at reduced prices. The Dangote spokesperson said; “We…
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has formally left the party and pitched his tent with the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The move was announced on Wednesday at a political gathering held in Enugu State. The defection event is taking place at the Nike Lake Resort, Enugu. Party leaders, political stakeholders,…
A Nigerian man who just got married has reportedly passed away just hours after he tied the knot with his lover Photos from the wedding were shared by friends who attended. However, hours after, friends of the groom took to X to announce that the groom is no more, and this has left many on…
Usman Abdullahi, a 24-year old convict from Shelleng local government area of Adamawa State, has opened up on stealing packs of Indomie noodles and distributing it among his three girlfriends. Usman, who was sentenced to community service, lamented that none of the 3 girlfriends paid him a visit in detention. He, therefore, vowed to end…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday left many Nigerians amused after he publicly promised to increase the wages of his official music band during a project commissioning in Abuja. Wike made the announcement while commissioning the newly completed collector road from Mabushi to the Judges’ Quarters in Katampe, a project…
Wife of a former Lagos State Commissioner of Police and Assistant-Inspector General (retd), Hakeem Odumosu, has been kidnapped in the Arepo area of Ogun State. It was gathered that the kidnappers wearing masks waylaid Mrs Odumosu’s vehicle while she was approaching her residence, dragged her out and whisked her to an unknown destination. The incident…
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have uncovered 56 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists on the strategic bridge linking Marte and Dikwa in Borno State. This was announced by the Nigeria Army via its official X account in the early hours…
