Prominent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) elder statesman and Board of Trustees (BoT) member, Chief Bode George, has expressed deep surprise over the defection of Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, to the All Progressives Congress (APC), calling the move unexpected and puzzling. Speaking during a live appearance on Politics Today...
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Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) have foiled a drug trafficking attempt in Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The incident occurred on October 14, 2025, during a routine stop-and-search operation. A statement dated 14/10/2025 and signed by the Acting Media Information Officer of Operation WHIRL STROKE, Ahmad...
House of Representatives is calling on the Federal Government to repurpose a forfeited estate in Abuja—once tied to former Central Bank Governor (CBN) Godwin Emefiele—for the benefit of struggling Nigerians, particularly internally displaced persons (IDPs), low- and middle-income earners, and other vulnerable groups. The motion, championed by Rep. Jafaru...
A powerful military unit in Madagascar has claimed control of the government, just hours after the country’s parliament voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina, citing “desertion of duty.” Colonel Michael Randrianirina, commander of the elite CAPSAT unit, confirmed the takeover during a dramatic announcement in the capital. “We have...
The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup just got more intense as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the matchups for its playoff semifinals. Scheduled to take place in Morocco between November 13 and 16, the fixtures will see Nigeria square off against Gabon, while Cameroon...
Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a major step toward restoring financial stability and investor confidence in the electricity market with the finalization of the implementation framework for the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Plan, a landmark initiative approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address structural bottlenecks and...
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah has formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying his former party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), did not recognise the voice of his people. The governor, in a broadcast to the Enugu people on Tuesday morning, announced that he had quit the...
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on their emphatic 4-0 victory over the Cheetahs of the Benin Republic and commends the team for keeping the nation’s hope alive as they pursue qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The President in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga,...
In a major policy shift aimed at broadening access to higher education, the Federal Government has removed Mathematics as a mandatory subject for students applying to study Arts and Humanities in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The announcement came Tuesday through the Federal Ministry of Education, which revealed the updated...
In response to growing international scrutiny, particularly from the United States, the Nigerian Senate has formed a 12-member ad-hoc committee to address allegations of state-sponsored persecution of Christians in the country. The committee was established following a closed-door session held on Tuesday, during which senators deliberated on recent remarks...
Victor Osimhen was in electric form, netting a sensational hat-trick as the Super Eagles soared to a 4-0 demolition of Benin Republic in their final group-stage game of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Frank Onyeka added a fourth to seal the emphatic win in Uyo, but despite the dominant...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 congratulated the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede, on his birthday, affirming his courage and professionalism in driving the nation’s anti- corruption fight. According to the President in a Press Release by Bayo...
President Bola Tinubu has called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), to designate resource theft particularly illegal mining, and mineral smuggling as international crimes, warning that the menace poses a grave threat to the peace, stability, and economic prosperity of the subregion The President made the...
Seplat Energy which acquired the assets and liabilities of Mobil Producing Nigeria has announced the award of scholarship to 200 students mostly from the host community in Akwa Ibom. The oil company’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Ogechukwu Udeagha, said so far 475 students have benefited from the scheme. “So...
Former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of renowned Evangelist, Rev. Uma Ukpai, describing his death as an “irreplaceable loss and indescribable pain.” The popular evangelist passed on October 6 but his death was announced yesterday by the family which has seen...
National Orientation Agency (NOA) has advised youths to make informed decisions on safe sex that would ensure a healthy lifestyle. The State Director, National Orientation, Akwa Ibom Directorate, Mkpoutom Mkpoutom stated this while addressing youths during medical background conference held in Uyo. Mkpoutom advised the youths to make informed...
FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has stressed the need for collaborative efforts in the battle against cancer,which remains one of the country’s most significant public health challenges. Mahmoud made this call at the opening ceremony of the 2025 International Cancer Week held at the Nigerian Army Conference...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday declared that Nigerians will see what they have never seen before in Abuja during President Bola Tinubu’s third year anniversary. Wike assured that Tinubu would ensure that Nigeria gets to the promised land. He spoke during the commissioning...
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said Nigeria’s energy transition journey under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is unlocking an investment opportunity of over $410 billion between now and 2060 to position the nation as the heartbeat of Africa’s renewable energy revolution. According to him, over $23...
President Bola Tinubu has learned with profound sadness that Ambassador Joy Uche Angela Ogwu, who was 79, has passed away. A former Minister of Foreign Affairs and former Ambassador/Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations in New York, Ambassador Ogwu represented Nigeria at the United Nations from May 2008...