Kingibe’s Failures Seal Her Fate, Says Wike
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has again declared that FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe will…
Kingibe’s Failures Seal Her Fate, Says Wike
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has again declared that FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe will not win re election in 2027, arguing that the lawmaker has failed to deliver visible constituency projects nearly two years after assuming office. Speaking during a media parley in Abuja on Monday, Wike said his position was based on what…
NPC Endorses Disu As Substantive Inspector-General
The National Police Council has unanimously endorsed the appointment of Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police, bringing formal closure to a succession process that began with the abrupt resignation of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun last week. The endorsement came on Monday following a meeting at the State House in Abuja, which lasted…
Nigeria to Roll Out Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection
Nigeria will receive its first consignments of Lenacapavir, a ground-breaking HIV prevention drug, this month. The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) confirmed on Monday that the country is ready to deploy the twice-yearly injectable. This shift from daily oral pills to a biannual shot marks a significant pivot in the national strategy…
Rescued Kidnap Victim Delivers Twins In Kogi IDP Camp
The Kogi State Government has confirmed that a woman rescued from kidnappers has given birth to twin girls at the state’s Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp, a facility originally established to provide temporary shelter and rehabilitation for victims of criminal abductions. The disclosure was made on Monday in a statement issued by the Commissioner…
INEC Chairman Admits 2027 Polls May Fall Short of Perfection
Nigeria’s electoral umpire has warned citizens to temper their expectations for the 2027 general elections. Professor Joash Amupitan, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), stated on Sunday that while the commission will strive for excellence, a “100 per cent perfect election” is unrealistic. Speaking at a town hall programme, Amupitan aimed to manage…
Wike Predicts PDP Recovery Despite Current Challenges
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has defended his political positions and reaffirmed his loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party, insisting the party would recover from its current challenges. At a media parley in Abuja on Monday, Wike left no one in doubt about where he stands. “I am not going to pretend….
US Warplanes Crash as Iran Strikes Kuwait
Several American warplanes crashed in Kuwait on Monday morning during a third day of Iranian retaliatory strikes across the Gulf. The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defence confirmed that all crew members survived and are currently in stable condition at a local hospital. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crashes, which occurred amid…
US Warns Americans In Nigeria As Iran Retaliates Over Khamenei Death
The United States government has issued a security alert to its citizens in Nigeria as military hostilities between Washington and Tehran escalate sharply. In a statement on Monday, US authorities warned Americans abroad to remain vigilant in the wake of ongoing combat operations involving Iran. “Following the launch of US combat operations in Iran,…
Kano Troops Ambush Bandits, Recover 257 Stolen Livestock
Nigerian Army troops foiled a cattle rustling raid in Kano State on Saturday, killing an undisclosed number of bandits and recovering 257 animals stolen from Mainika village in the Gwarzo Local Government Area. The operation, carried out by the Joint Task Force led by men of the 3 Brigade Nigerian Army, began with a distress…
FIFA Pushes Auto-Red Cards for Mouth-Covering Players in Racism Fight
FIFA Plans Tough New Rules On Mouth-Covering Ahead Of 2026 World Cup Football’s governing body is considering one of its most direct interventions yet in the fight against racism on the pitch, with FIFA president Gianni Infantino publicly advocating for the automatic sending off of any player who conceals their mouth while communicating with an…