A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State, Chief Sunny Onuesoke, says the major opposition party must ensure that the All Progressives Congress (APC) does not return to power in 2027. The former governorship aspirant affirmed that the PDP has made significant preparations for the 2027 general elections to reclaim power from…
The Senator representing Kogi Central at the Senate, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has called on Mrs. Unoma Akpabio, wife of Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to stay out of the allegations of sexual harassment and intimidation against her husband. The dispute between Akpoti-Uduaghan and Akpabio began after she refused to sit in a designated seat during a Senate…
Mike Achimugu, director of public affairs and consumer protection at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), says disrupting an aircraft from taking off is considered an act of terrorism. Achimugu was speaking on the unruly conduct of Wasiu Ayinde, popular Fuji musician also known as KWAM 1, during an interview on Arise TV on Sunday….
Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, says he will be stepping back briefly from public engagements following medical advice. Obi made the disclosure in a statement posted on his official X handle on Saturday, explaining that he began feeling unwell while attending an event in Enugu. “Earlier in Enugu,…
Popular Nollywood actress, producer, and singer, Dayo Amusa, has welcomed her first child in the United States. The founder of the Best of Nollywood, BON Awards, Seun Oloketuyi, announced the baby’s arrival in an Instagram post on Monday. “@dayoamusa delivers baby in the US. Congratulations,” he wrote. Confirming the good news on her Instagram page,…
The Commander of the United States Africa Command, General Michael Langley, has visited the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, noted that the AFRICOM Commander was accompanied by the US Ambassador to Nigeria,…
The United States Mission in Nigeria has warned Nigerians planning to travel to the US primarily to give birth to secure American citizenship for their children. In a post on X, the US Mission stated that using a visa for the main purpose of childbirth is prohibited under US immigration policy. “Using your visa to…
Former Arsenal director Richard Carr has died. The Premier League North London club announced his passing in a statement on their website on Tuesday. The Gunners expressed their condolences, praying for Carr’s soul to rest in peace. “We are sad to learn that former Arsenal director and board member Richard Carr has passed away,” Arsenal’s…
A 29-year-old Islamic teacher, Abdulrahman Bello, who was arrested on Saturday for the alleged murder of Yetunde Lawal, a final-year student at Kwara State College of Education, has claimed he is a “victim of circumstance.” In a video that started trending on Saturday morning, Bello, who introduced himself as Mohammed, denied involvement in the victim’s…
Kebbi State Police Command has arrested no fewer than 11 suspects for allegedly impregnating a 13 years old unsound mind girl in the state. The Command said that the arrests were made as part of its determination to rid the State of all forms of Gender Based Violence. This was contained in a statement signed…