Wike Flags Off Construction Of Residential Quarters For Heads Of Courts
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, has officially started the construction of five-bedroom duplexes in Asokoro, Abuja. These houses will serve as official homes for the Heads of Courts in the FCT. Those to benefit from the project include the President of the Court of Appeal, the Chief Judge of […]
Kelvin Oniarah: Tinubu Grants Pardon To A Deadly Kidnap Kingpin
Residents of Kokori community in Delta State were thrown into celebration after reports emerged that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu granted amnesty to the convicted kidnap kingpin, Kelvin Oniarah, popularly known as Kelvin Ibruvwe. Kelvin, aged 44, was once one of Nigeria’s most feared criminal masterminds. He led a notorious kidnapping and robbery gang responsible for […]
NAF Commences Recruitment Of Airmen, Airwomen
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has officially announced the commencement of its 2025 recruitment exercise for airmen and airwomen, inviting eligible Nigerians to apply online. According to a statement released on the Force’s official X handle on Monday, the registration process is free of charge and will run from October 14 to November 25, 2025. […]
Anambra transporters endorse Soludo’s re-election bid
Transport unions and operators across Anambra State have declared their full support for Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s re-election bid, praising his administration’s transformation of the transport sector. The endorsement came during a mega rally held at the Chuba Ikpeazu Stadium, Onitsha North Local Government Area, on Monday. Soludo, who was elected in March 2022 under […]
Miyetti Allah demands military probe over Kaduna killings
The Kaduna State chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has demanded a full-scale military probe into what it describes as the targeted killing and persecution of Fulani herders in Southern Kaduna. In a statement titled “A Betrayal of Justice” and signed by its chairman, Alhaji Abdulhamid Musa Albarka, MACBAN accused […]
The Declining Influence Of Wike As Tinubu Secures Defections From PDP Governors
Nyesom Wike, once a dominant force in Nigeria’s political scene, is witnessing a steady decline in his influence. The former Rivers State Governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), who was once seen as a master strategist and kingmaker within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is gradually losing his political relevance. For […]
2027: NASS Proposes November 2026 For Presidential, Governorship Elections
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the National Assembly is proposing that the presidential and governorship elections be conducted in November 2026, instead of the traditional February or March schedule. This proposal is part of the draft amendments to the Electoral Act 2022, discussed during a public hearing held by the Joint Committee on Electoral […]
Strike: We Won’t Be Intimidated By No-Work-No-Pay Threat – ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has firmly rejected the Federal Government’s “No Work, No Pay” directive, declaring that such threats will not intimidate its members. ASUU President, Chris Piwuna, made this known on Monday during an interview on Channels Television’s programme, Politics Today. Piwuna emphasized that the union remains united and resolute, despite […]
Naira Extends Gains Against USD, Reaches 10-Month High
Nigeria’s currency, the Naira, continued its upward momentum last week, marking a significant milestone in its recovery against the U.S. dollar. During the week ending October 10, 2025, the naira appreciated by 0.72% at the official foreign exchange market, closing at ₦1,455.17 per dollar, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This […]
Nigerian National Attacks Four Policemen During Drug Raid In India
A drug raid in Nalasopara, Mumbai, turned violent on Saturday when a Nigerian man, identified as Onyejesi Obum Kingley, allegedly attacked four policemen and a civilian witness. The Tulinj police team had stormed his apartment at Tara Basera Apartments, Pragati Nagar, after receiving a tip about possible drug activity. According to police reports, the situation […]