Wike Threatens To Take Over Stadium If Rivers Govt Denies Them Access
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has warned that he may take over a stadium in Rivers State if the state government refuses to grant access for its use. He made the statement while reacting to reports that certain groups aligned with him were being denied entry to the facility for planned activities. […]
Akin Alabi Flags Off ₦500 Million Micro Business Support Initiative In Oyo
Hon. Akin Alabi, the lawmaker representing Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency and Chairman of the House Committee on Works, has launched a ₦500 million Micro Business Support Initiative to boost small businesses in Oyo State. The programme was flagged off on Thursday in Ibadan, with an initial ₦50 million shared among 500 beneficiaries, each receiving ₦100,000 to […]
Reps Pass ₦58.47 Trillion 2026 Budget – Politics
The House of Representatives has passed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ₦58.47 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill for second reading. The budget, tagged “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience, and Shared Prosperity,” was approved on Thursday during plenary without any debate, reflecting broad legislative support at this stage. President Tinubu had earlier presented the 2026 budget proposal to […]
Police nab 2 suspects over alleged ritual killing of minor in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the alleged ritual killing of a minor in the state. The arrests followed intelligence reports and investigations linked to the disappearance and death of the young victim, which had caused outrage and fear within the local community. According to police sources, the suspects […]
Transfer: Update on Fenerbahçe’s move for Ademola Lookman
Turkish giants Fenerbahçe are reportedly monitoring the situation of Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman as the transfer window continues. The Super Lig club is said to be exploring attacking options and has identified the Atalanta star as a possible addition to strengthen their squad. Sources close to the situation suggest that Fenerbahçe have made initial enquiries […]
Again, Donald Duke dumps PDP, formally joins ADC
Former Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke, has once again resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). His latest move marks another major shift in his long political journey and has stirred fresh conversations within Nigeria’s opposition space. Duke, who was once a prominent figure in the […]
CPS: Nigerian govt announces pension self-service platform
The Federal Government has announced the launch of a new self-service platform under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), aimed at making pension administration easier and more transparent for workers and retirees. The platform is designed to reduce delays, cut paperwork, and allow contributors to manage their pension records with ease. According to the government, the […]
Those peddling false claims are facing trial — NUPENG dismisses leadership tussle
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has dismissed reports of a leadership tussle within the union, describing such claims as false and deliberately misleading. The union said there is no crisis in its leadership structure, insisting that its national officers were duly elected through a transparent process. According to NUPENG, individuals […]
No attempt by Obidient movement to hijack our party – Enugu ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Enugu State has denied claims that members of the Obidient movement are attempting to hijack the party’s structure. The party leadership described such reports as false and misleading, insisting that ADC remains open and inclusive to all Nigerians who share its ideals. According to the Enugu ADC, the Obidient […]
Gov Nwifuru orders full probe into deadly attack on Ebonyi community
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has ordered a full investigation into a deadly attack on a community in the state, following reports of casualties and destruction. The governor expressed sadness over the incident and directed security agencies to immediately uncover those responsible and bring them to justice. According to the state government, the attack […]