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A presidential hopeful of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly rejected the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s claims of success in the recent Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, dismissing the results as a fabricated narrative amid allegations of coerced defections and institutional interference. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim made the remarks during a PDP stakeholders meeting…
A major political shift unfolded in Adamawa State this week as fifteen members of the state House of Assembly formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, pointing to deep-seated divisions within the party’s national structure that have persisted for years and eroded its unity. Speaker Bathiya Wesley made the disclosure during Wednesday’s plenary session, revealing…
Organised labour in the federal public service has issued a stern ultimatum to the federal government, demanding the release of funds to settle three months of outstanding wage awards and other pending allowances owed to workers in ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs). The Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) – the umbrella body…
Tunji Disu was officially sworn in as the acting Inspector-General of Police on Wednesday, following a decoration ceremony by President Bola Tinubu earlier in the day. The handover took place at the State House, Abuja, where Disu, a career police officer, received his new rank amidst a growing wave of changes within the Nigeria Police…
The fire that broke out on Monday at Terminal 1 of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, has caused significant damage to critical air-to-ground communication equipment, according to Farouk Umar, Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA). The damage forced air traffic controllers to rely entirely on emergency backup systems to maintain flight…
On Wednesday morning, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) ripped through a cement truck on the Gusau-Funtua highway. The blast destroyed the vehicle’s cab but spared the driver’s life. This stretch of tarmac serves as a vital artery for northern commerce. Security forces now find themselves playing a deadly game of minesweeper across the state. The…
Dr. Peter Akpe was officially sworn in as the sixth Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State on Wednesday, following his confirmation by the State House of Assembly on Tuesday. His appointment will complete the remaining two years of the current administration. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Bayelsa State Executive Chamber in Yenagoa, where…
The Nigeria Police Force has addressed concerns surrounding the alleged payment of N100 million into the personal bank account of Victor Egbetokun, the son of outgoing Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, calling it a banking error that has since been rectified. The clarification came after an online report surfaced, alleging that the N100 million…
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have apprehended the sixth suspect in connection with the deadly attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, in 2022. The brutal assault, which occurred during a Pentecost Sunday service on June 5, left over 40 worshippers dead and many others injured. The DSS…
The much-anticipated arraignment of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, was delayed on Wednesday due to his absence in court, with the trial judge, Justice Joyce Abdumalik, adjourning the case to April 23, 2026. The prosecution, represented by Oluwole Aladedoye, informed the court that although the matter had been scheduled for El-Rufai’s arraignment, the former…
