Win for Wike’s camp as court nullifies PDP’s Ibadan convention
A Federal High Court in Ibadan has nullified the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention held in the city on November 15, 2025. The court ruled that the convention was invalid and barred members of the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) from presenting themselves as the party’s national officers. The judgement recognised the Caretaker […]
2027: Why Muslim-Muslim ticket favours APC – Farouq Aliyu
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, APC chieftain Farouq Aliyu suggested that maintaining a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket may be in the best interest of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He emphasized that the party and its leadership would ultimately decide the composition of the ticket based on political calculations and overall party strategy. Aliyu noted […]
Being celebrity affected my love life – Iyanya on why he’s still single at 39
Nigerian singer Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, popularly known as Iyanya, has opened up about the challenges of maintaining relationships as a celebrity. Speaking on the Afropolitan podcast, the Kukere hitmaker revealed that past relationships left him traumatised, as some partners allegedly manipulated him and threatened to damage his public image during disagreements. Iyanya, now 39, admitted […]
Atiku’s aide questions Tinubu over alleged N100bn unapproved withdrawal
Paul Ibe, media adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has challenged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address allegations that N100 billion is being withdrawn monthly from the Federation Account without legislative approval. The claim was highlighted on Ibe’s social media page, drawing attention to a serious constitutional concern. Ibe referenced statements by former Kaduna […]
Nigerian Army rescues kidnapped cleric, neutralises gunman in Enugu
Troops of the 82 Division Nigerian Army and Joint Task Force (Operation UDO KA) successfully rescued Rev. Johnson Anayo Onugwu, a Christian cleric abducted in Enugu State. The victim was kidnapped from his residence in Ezimo community, Udenu Local Government Area, but was rescued unharmed later the same day following a swift, intelligence-led operation. The […]
Soweto vows to continue Lagos demolition protests despite police arrests
Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Soweto, leader of a coalition protesting demolitions, forced evictions, and displacement in Lagos, has vowed to continue activism despite recent police arrests. Soweto and fellow activist Dele Frank were detained after leading a demonstration on Wednesday, during which Lagos State Police Command used tear gas to disperse protesters near the […]
Bandits attack Kebbi villages, many feared dead
Suspected armed bandits have attacked Jindani and Mai Kaho villages in Yauri Local Government Area of Kebbi State, leaving several people feared dead, many injured, and some abducted. The attack reportedly took place late at night, according to security analyst Bakatsine. Among the victims was an elderly woman who lost her life during the raid. […]
Police arrest two suspected gunrunners, recover ammunition in Katsina
Katsina State Police Command has arrested two suspected gunrunners and recovered six AK-47 magazines and 305 rounds of live 7.62mm ammunition. The arrests took place on January 27, 2026, at about 2:00 p.m., during an intelligence-led stop-and-search operation along the Zaria–Funtua Road, the police spokesperson, Abubakar Sadiq, said. The suspects were intercepted while riding a […]
EPL: You’ve given us hope – Bernardo Silva warns Arsenal as title race hots up
Manchester City captain, Bernardo Silva, has admitted that Arsenal’s recent slip has given City some hope in the Premier League title race. The Gunners lost 3-2 at home to Manchester United last weekend, coming a day after City defeated Wolves 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium. Arsenal now lead the table by just four points with […]
It’s political deception – Shehu dismisses Kano rail project
Mahdi Shehu has criticized the recently announced Kano Metropolitan Rail Project, describing it as a “political deception” aimed at misleading residents of Kano State. He made the claim in a post on X on Thursday, challenging the authenticity of the project and questioning its existence in official government plans. Shehu argued that the rail project […]