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Ebullient journalist Seun Okinbaloye of Channels TV has responded firmly following Nyesom Wike’s controversial remark suggesting he could have been “shot” while anchoring on political issues. Speaking live from their Abuja studio, Okinbaloye thanked civil society groups, viewers, and both local and international organizations for their support. He said the solidarity he received reinforced the […]
Continue ReadingAfrican Democratic Congress (ADC) has denied the social media reports speculating a change in its leadership. In a post on his X handle on Sunday, ADC spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, described the reports as fabricated misinformation and urged Nigerians to disregard the claims. “Please note that reports circulating about a change in the leadership of the […]
Continue ReadingAn autopsy has reportedly revealed the cause of death for the late Nigerian Afrofuji artist who combined traditional Yoruba Fuji sounds with modern Afrobeats, Afeez Adeshina, popularly known as Destiny Boy. The Police Homicide Section was said to have carried out the examination, and the results were released last week, according to Daily Trust. Police […]
Continue ReadingMinister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has come under sharp criticism from civil society organisations, media groups and opposition figures over a controversial remark in which he said he would have “shot” a television anchor during a live broadcast. The outrage followed comments made by Wike during a media parley in Abuja, […]
Continue ReadingVon Batten-Montague York L.C., a U.S.-based policy firm, has announced plans to formally engage members of Congress and the Trump administration regarding Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) decision to suspend recognition of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) leadership. The firm’s intervention comes in response to INEC’s recent action withdrawing recognition of the ADC leadership […]
Continue ReadingActivist and politician Yinka Odumakin’s 5th memorial lecture took place at Ikeja Lagos a few days ago, and many prominent activists like Femi Falana SAN, Omoyele Sowore, the Are Onakakanfo of Yoruba, Gani Adams; Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika SAN, president of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajero; Richard Akinola, Fusika and many others were present. Falana and Gani […]
Continue ReadingChristian Association of Nigeria (CAN), on Thursday, said Christians in the northern part of the country must take proactive steps to defend themselves against persistent attacks. The declaration followed the Palm Sunday attack on Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident, which occurred around 8pm, left more than […]
Continue ReadingLate Promise bereaved mother, Mrs Favour Ayuba, who was killed by suspected terrorists in Jos, Plateau State, has told her late son to avenge his death. Speaking in an emotion-laden voice in a viral video, the woman said she had not eaten since the Palm Sunday terror attack that claimed his life. She was earlier […]
Continue ReadingIn a statement, the Nigerian presidency has defended President Bola Tinubu’s decision to meet victims of the Plateau State killings at a hall adjoining the Yakubu Gowon Airport rather than driving into Jos township, citing flight restrictions and logistical constraints as the reasons for the arrangement. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, […]
Continue ReadingHuman rights lawyer, Femi Falana, and the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, on Thursday, warned that Nigeria could end up having only one presidential candidate in the 2027 election if the judiciary continues to interfere in political party affairs. They spoke at the fifth Comrade Yinka Odumakin Memorial Lecture held at the Airport […]
Continue ReadingAfrican Democratic Congress (ADC) leaders have raised the alarm over what they described as a calculated plot to impose a one-party state on Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections, accusing the All Progressives Congress (APC) government of President Bola Tinubu of using the Independent National Electoral Commission to weaken opposition parties. National chairman of […]
Continue ReadingFormer Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s Thursday visit to Jos, the Plateau State capital, alleging that the president failed to visit the sites of recent killings and instead remained within the confines of the airport. In a statement released on Thursday evening, Atiku’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, described […]
Continue ReadingThe African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said that it will go ahead with its congresses in spite of INEC’s recent decision to disrecognise David Mark as the national chairman of the party Bolaji Abdullahi, the national publicity secretary of the party stated this on live television. He said: “When we said Bola Tinubu wants to […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted a final forfeiture of United Kingdom property allegedly linked to former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Jeremiah Useni, to Nigerian government, bringing to a close a protracted legal process surrounding the asset. Presiding judge, Justice Binta Nyako, in her ruling, declared that the property […]
Continue ReadingAfrican Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC’s) interpretation of the Court of Appeal ruling on the party’s leadership dispute. The party claimed that the interpretation is contradictory and influenced by external pressure. National Spokesperson of ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the position known in a statement issued on Wednesday, in reaction […]
Continue ReadingOfficers of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Wednesday took a former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, into custody moments after bail application was taken at the Federal High Court in Kaduna. Standing trial over alleged corruption, El-Rufai, had just concluded a hearing on his bail application when he […]
Continue ReadingFormer Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has said the African Democratic Congress (ADC) may struggle to remain politically relevant ahead of the 2027 general election if it fails to field Peter Obi as its presidential candidate. He made the remark on Sunday during PDP National Convention 2026 in Abuja, while reacting to ongoing permutations […]
Continue ReadingHajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has been laid to rest in Abuja, Nigeria. She was laid to rest on Sunday following her death in Cairo, Egypt. Hajiya Umma passed away on Friday while undergoing medical treatment in the Egyptian capital. Her body was brought to Abuja on Sunday, where […]
Continue ReadingPresident Bola Tinubu has officially requested Nigerian Senate approval for the sum of $8,699,168,559 and €100 million in the 2022 – 2024 borrowing plan. Godswill Akpabio, president of the Senate, read Tinubu’s letter at plenary on Tuesday, according to Nigerian Tribune. Findings revealed that the immediate past administration approved the borrowing plan at its Federal […]
Continue ReadingPopular Nigerian media personality and Free The Sheeple leader, Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze, has stated that religion is hindering Nigeria’s development. Speaking in a recent episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, Daddy Freeze claimed that religion doesn’t produce results. Daddy Freeze said that irreligious countries like Japan are more developed and have […]
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