People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned a viral video showing the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, addressing supporters of the All Progressives Congress at a polling unit, where he allegedly told them that after voting, they should “leave the rest” for him. The PDP National Chairman,...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja
A 22-year-old woman, Walida Abdullahi from Hadejia Local Government Area of Jigawa State, has narrated a harrowing account of how she was allegedly abducted, abused and exploited, before finally escaping into freedom. In an exclusive interview with Daily Trust, Walida, who said she left home in 2023 while still...
Here’s the illusion explained by Nigeria’s Minister for Solid Minerals: “When we resumed, the entire sector generated ₦6 billion annually. By the end of 2024, we hit ₦38 billion. And this was with just 18% of our ₦29 billion budgetary allocation released. It shows how effective our policy framework...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly condemned the movement of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, around various polling units in Abuja under the guise of “monitoring.” National Publicity Secretary of ADC, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, said Wike’s “monitoring” exercise, after unilaterally imposing a curfew on potential...
Katsina State governor, Alhaji Dikko Umar Radda, has applauded the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigerian Army, as well as the Nigeria Police Force, for rescuing 21 victims kidnapped in the state. The disclosure was conveyed in a statement issued on Saturday by the state Commissioner for Internal...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that he unilaterally imposed a movement restriction ahead of the recent area council elections, insisting that the decision was taken with the approval of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking to journalists after monitoring the polls in parts of...
Director-General of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Kelechi Ohiri, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to expanding health insurance coverage across the country following a high-level visit by the World Health Organization (WHO). Dr. Ohiri, on Friday, received a delegation led by the WHO Representative to Nigeria, Dr....
Floyd Mayweather has announced that he is coming out of retirement and plans to return to professional boxing after his exhibition fight with Mike Tyson this spring. Mayweather made the announcement on social media, saying details about his next professional bout will be revealed later. The development was reported...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday conducted a bye-election in Kano State, with three major opposition parties missing from the ballot. The affected parties are the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and a coalition involving the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The election was held...
Oyo State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered toy pistols and illicit drugs during a security operation in Ibadan, following credible intelligence from members of the public. A statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Ayanlade Olayinka, said the operation was carried out after...
Troops of the Joint Task Force Southeast (JTF SE) Operation UDO KA have recorded another significant operational success following a rapid and coordinated response to a distress call received about the kidnapping incident along the 9th Mile axis in 82 Division Area of Responsibility. The Army authority disclosed this...
In its concerted efforts to ensure electoral integrity and tackle voter’s inducement, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has deployed its operatives across the six local government areas in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to monitor the Saturday, February 21, 2026 polls. The commission disclosed this in a...
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have sustained aggressive offensive and stabilisation operations across the theatre of OPHK, successfully thwarted a terrorist attack, neutralising insurgents, and rescuing kidnapped civilians in separate operations conducted on 20–21 February 2026. Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task...
Immediate past Speaker of the Bwari Area Council Legislative Arm and former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairmanship aspirant, Hon. Julius Adamu, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting what he described as a credible and peaceful election in the ongoing Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council...
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC Professor Joash Amupitan said that with the almost perfect performances of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation BVAS, voice of FCT Residents will be heard loud in Saturday’s Area Council Election. Speaking while assessing the situation at some polling Units in Garki, Wuse...
Nollywood Actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie has been appointed as Special Adviser on Public Engagement Engagement and Advocacy by Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State. In a statement by Umar Musa Ikhilor, Secretary to the State Government, he said Mrs. Johnson-Okojie as Special Adviser will deploy her vast public influence, communication...
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), has been named the winner of the Global Public Relations Association of the Year at the World Public Relations and Communication Awards 2025, organised by the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management. The announcement was made in Lisbon, Portugal on...
Nigeria’s power sector constitutes a national emergency, throttling economic potential and perpetuating poverty. Over 200 million citizens endure perennial blackouts, with grid supply averaging a mere 4,200 megawatts in early 2026—per the latest Nigerian Electricity System Operator (NISO) bulletin—against an installed capacity of 13,500 megawatts. This deficit exacts a...
Chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former interim National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Udoedehe, has criticized Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno over moves to cede the long-settled disputed oil to Cross River State. Udoedehe, a former senator and a one-time Minister of...
Federal High Court of Nigeria in Lagos has ruled that the Nigeria Police Force acted unlawfully by declaring human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore wanted in 2025. Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice Musa Kakaaki said the action violated the Constitution and awarded ₦30 million in damages...