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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has condemned the murder of 16 travelers in Edo State, calling it a senseless act of violence that has no place in society.
Akpabio also called for a thorough investigation by relevant authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice and alleviate the pain caused by the...
President Bola Tinubu has approved extending the tenure of Kemi Nandap, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, until December 31, 2026.
Nandap, who joined the NIS on October 9, 1989, was appointed Comptroller-General on March 1, 2024, with an initial term set to conclude on August 31, 2025.
A statement...
The truck driver who survived the lynching of 16 travelers from Kano State by a vigilante group in Uromi, Edo State, has given his account of the traumatic experience, contradicting claims that the incident was motivated by tribalism.
The incident occurred early Friday morning when the travelers, believed to be...
Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has alleged that he was offered N5 billion to orchestrate the impeachment of Governor Fubara.
He claimed, during an appearance on Channels Television's "Sunday Politics," that he possesses evidence of this bribe offer stored on his mobile phone.
“I...
Margaret Ekpeyong Okon, the Assistant State Woman Leader, South of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has formally resigned from the party.
This resignation follows closely on the heels of Emana Amawhe, the deputy governorship candidate for the 2024 general elections, who also resigned from the PDP just 48 hours prior.
In...
Dele Momodu, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has criticized President Bola Tinubu's declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, labeling it as "anti-democratic."
President Tinubu's decision to suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and the Rivers State House of Assembly for six...
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has declared his intention to run for re-election in the 2027 general elections.
He made this announcement on Sunday during his Eid-el-Fitr message at his residence in Kaduna.
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“Any politician contesting an...
Adebayo Shittu, former Minister of Communications under President Muhammadu Buhari, has denied lobbying for his recent appointment as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Dave Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences in Ebonyi State.
President Bola Tinubu's announcement of these appointments has sparked speculation, with some suggesting that...
Nigerian boxer Segun "Success" Olanrewaju, a former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, tragically died in Ghana on Saturday during a boxing match.
He was competing against Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing League at the Bukom Boxing Arena when he suddenly lost...
President Bola Tinubu playfully warned Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, against inadvertently shifting political support towards the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja through his infrastructure development efforts.
The President made these remarks while hosting an Eid-El-Fitr homage delegation from the FCT, led by Wike, at the Presidential...
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has explained the Senate's decision to confirm Dr. Bosun Tijani as Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, despite Tijani's past controversial statements, including referring to Nigerian lawmakers as "morons."
Akpabio disclosed that Tijani's screening in the Senate was challenging due to these previous remarks, but...
Donald Trump reiterated his suggestion on Sunday that he might pursue a third term as US president, a move that would violate the US Constitution's two-term limit, according to NBC News.
In a phone call with NBC News on Sunday morning, Trump stated, "I'm not joking," when questioned about his...
Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has denied involvement in the arson at the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex on October 29, 2023.
This denial contradicts allegations made by former Rivers State Head of Service, George Nwaeke, who claimed Fubara and Ehie orchestrated the incident.
Ehie...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has disclosed that he jokingly threatened to dismiss the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, if his policies did not align with the political interests of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The President made this statement at the Presidential Villa in Abuja,...
The FA Cup quarter-finals concluded with Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa, and Manchester City securing spots in the semi-finals, setting up highly anticipated clashes at Wembley Stadium in late April.
Crystal Palace delivered a dominant 3-0 victory over Fulham at Selhurst Park, with goals from Eberechi Eze, Ismaila Sarr,...
According to an NBC report, former US President Donald Trump expressed "very angry, pissed off" sentiments towards Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday, signaling a potential shift in his approach to the Ukraine conflict.
NBC's Kristen Welker reported that Trump had contacted her to convey his anger regarding Putin's recent...
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe as the Chairman of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA).
This appointment was announced in a statement released on Sunday by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
The former Kwara Central Senator's appointment is for an...
Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawaru has updated her Instagram bio to include the last name of her fiancé, Innocent Idibia, also known as 2Baba.
Her Instagram bio now reads, "Honourable Natasha Idibia."
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This update follows Annie Idibia's recent Instagram post where...
President Bola Tinubu is currently hosting his first group of guests for the Eid-El-Fitr homage at the Presidential Banquet Hall in the State House, Abuja.
The meeting commenced at 12:16 PM on Sunday, upon the President's arrival.
The attendees include lawmakers representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) at the National Assembly,...
Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has condemned the killing of travelers in Edo State and pledged that the perpetrators will face justice.
Last Thursday, a mob in Uromi, Edo State, killed 16 traveling hunters.
The victims were reportedly returning home from Rivers State to celebrate the end of Ramadan...
Suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has denounced the recall petition submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by voters in her constituency as fraudulent.
She made this assertion in a statement posted on her official Facebook account on Saturday.
Last Monday, a group of voters from Kogi Central, identifying...
President Bola Tinubu has defended his decision to appoint Dr. Bosun Tijani as Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy.
He stated that the appointment reflects his commitment to recognizing talent, even among those who may have previously been critical of him.
The President made this statement on Saturday night during...
President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that he experienced a moment of doubt during the 2023 election campaign, leading him to consider abandoning his presidential ambition.
President Bola Tinubu has revealed that he nearly abandoned his 2023 presidential ambition due to a moment of doubt during the election campaign.
He shared this...
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okoebholo, and the people of the state, demanding the recovery of the bodies of the 16 travelers killed in Uromi, Edo State.
This demand was included in a statement released by NEF...
Saudi Arabia, the location of Islam's holiest sites, has declared that Eid al-Fitr, the holiday marking the end of Ramadan, will commence on Sunday, March 30, 2025.
"The Supreme Court has decided that tomorrow, Sunday, March 30, 2025, is the first day of Eid al-Fitr," the Royal Court stated in...
Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi Central) has condemned the reported brutal killing of 16 innocent travelers from Northern Nigeria in Edo State, calling it a "devastating act" that demands immediate condemnation and action.
“The brutal killing of 16 hunters in Edo state is not only inhumane but a grave violation...
The House of Representatives has condemned the brutal killing of travelers in Uromi, Edo State, and has called upon security agencies to apprehend and prosecute those responsible.
On Friday, 16 travelers from Northern Nigeria were attacked and killed in Uromi when their vehicle was set ablaze by an angry mob.
In...
Former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has asserted that the conflict between the suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is fundamentally a dispute over the distribution of funds.
Amaechi made this claim during an interview with DW Africa on...
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has refuted allegations made against him by George Nwaeke, a former Head of Service (HoS) of Rivers State, and has called on Nigerians to dismiss them.
One of the accusations from Mr. Nwaeke was that Fubara was colluding with militants to sabotage oil pipelines in the state,...
Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has expressed concern that the appointment of the All Progressives Congress (APC) spokesman as Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) could negatively impact the perception of the NTA's content.
Sani made this statement in an X (formerly Twitter) post on...