IBB was Tinubu’s inspiration, not tormentor – Onanuga replies Osinbajo
Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, has rejected a statement made by former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. Osinbajo claimed that former military leader, Ibrahim Babangida (IBB), was one of the people who troubled Tinubu during Nigeria’s military era. Osinbajo made this statement while reviewing Babangida’s autobiography, A Journey […]
Copa del Rey: ‘His arrival has done them good’ – Simeone names who changed Barça this season
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has spoken highly of Barcelona coach Hansi Flick ahead of their Copa del Rey semi-final clash. The match will take place today, Tuesday, at the Montjuic Stadium. Atletico Madrid won 2-1 the last time they faced Barcelona this season. However, Barcelona is aiming for their second trophy this season after […]
PDP loses seat in Abia Assembly as lawmaker chases political future into LP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lost a seat in the Abia State House of Assembly after Dennis Rowland Chinwendu, the lawmaker representing Isiala Ngwa South, moved to the Labour Party (LP). Chinwendu’s defection was officially announced on the floor of the House on Tuesday. His decision comes just a week after PDP leaders in […]
2027: APC has no alterative presidential candidate – Senator Kalu
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has declared that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is not considering any alternative presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. He believes President Bola Tinubu is doing well in governance and deserves continued support. Speaking to journalists at the Senate, Kalu acknowledged that Nigeria’s economic reforms have been tough on citizens. […]
Obasanjo, ex-Kenyan, Ethiopian leaders to oversee DRC peace process
Former presidents from Kenya, Ethiopia, and Nigeria have been chosen to lead peace efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Fighting has gotten worse in the eastern part of the country, and two African regional groups, the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), are working together to bring peace. […]
Orji Uzor Kalu urges Tinubu to recognise Abiola as former President
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North, has called on President Bola Tinubu to officially recognize the late Chief MKO Abiola as one of Nigeria’s past presidents. He emphasized that Abiola’s victory in the June 12, 1993, election should be fully acknowledged. Kalu suggested that Abiola’s portrait be placed among those of Nigeria’s past leaders […]
Naira Marley, Sam Larry, Primeboy have no hand in Mohbad’s death – Court rules
A Magistrate Court in Yaba, Lagos, has ruled that singer Naira Marley, his associate Sam Larry, and Primeboy had no involvement in the death of Mohbad. The court discharged and acquitted them after reviewing the legal advice from the Lagos Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP). According to Channels TV, Magistrate Ejiro Kubenje stated that the […]
Natasha: Ajaka under fire over calls for Akpabio’s removal as Senate President
A heated debate continues after Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s recent outburst in the Senate. Murtala Ajaka, a former Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate in Kogi State’s governorship election, has come under fire for calling for the removal of Senate President Godswill Akpabio over the incident. Ajaka accused Akpabio of constantly bullying Natasha and urged senators to […]
US govt excludes UK, Nigeria, others from visa-free entry for 2025
The United States has released the list of countries eligible for its 2025 Visa Waiver Program (VWP). The UK has been removed from the program but can still qualify under certain conditions. However, Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa are not included. The VWP allows travelers from eligible countries to visit the US for up to […]
Police arrest woman over N523,600 ATM card swap fraud in Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a woman, Blessing Oleru, for allegedly swapping an ATM card and stealing over N500,000 in Port Harcourt. According to police spokesperson Grace Iringe-Koko, the incident happened on November 26, 2024, when a victim tried to withdraw money from an ATM. The machine had issues, and Oleru, pretending to […]