Wike Fires Back at Cardinal Onaiyekan, Claims Cleric Is Not Neutral Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has sparked fresh political debate after publicly questioning the neutrality of the Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan. Speaking during a media interaction in Abuja, Wike alleged that the respected cleric took […]
FIFA Secretary General Labels Failed World Cup Money Deal a ‘Sad’ Fiasco as Internal Mutiny Grows Civil war inside FIFA’s highest ranks has escalated after Secretary General Mattias Grafström openly criticized the botched scheme to sell off private stakes in the World Cup, describing the entire ordeal as a “sad and reproachable series of events.” […]
APC and Adeleke Exchange Fire Over Rising Violence and Alleged Protection of Criminals Political tension in Osun State has escalated following a fierce confrontation between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Governor Ademola Adeleke over the alleged harboring and protection of notorious criminal elements. Addressing newsmen in Osogbo, leaders of the APC campaign council accused […]
Makinde, Fayemi, and Oyinlola Storm Abeokuta for High-Stakes Closed-Door Meeting with Obasanjo Political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections have picked up significant momentum following a closed-door meeting between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and a cross-party delegation of prominent South-West political figures in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The delegation included Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, […]
ADC Rejects Backroom Endorsement Deals, Says Nigerians Will Decide Next Election The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared that the outcome of Nigeria’s upcoming elections will be determined strictly by the Nigerian electorate, firmly dismissing the notion that former President Olusegun Obasanjo or any group of elder statesmen can dictate the nation’s political future. Reaffirming […]
NYSC Makes NERD Verification Mandatory for All Graduates Ahead of 2026 Mobilization Graduating students preparing for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) face a strict new requirement after the scheme declared that participation in national service will now be impossible without official clearance from the National Electronic Registration Database (NERD). Issuing an official public notice […]
Terrorists Overrun Military Post, Kill 6 Soldiers, and Set Family Ablaze in Brutal Zamfara-Sokoto Raids Terrorists have unleashed fresh horror across border communities in Zamfara and Sokoto states, overrunning a military outpost, killing six soldiers, and burning a father and his two sons alive during a midnight rampage. The coordinated attacks targeted Kasuwar Daji in […]
Presidency Slams Atiku, Reels Out GDP, Debt, and Tax Gains Under Tinubu The Presidency has mounted a detailed defense of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic policies, dismissing criticisms from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as inaccurate and out of sync with current financial realities. In a comprehensive counter-statement released by the Special Adviser on Information […]
APC Chieftain Backs Wike, Says Ex-Minister Can’t Threaten 2027 Elections An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain has thrown his weight behind the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over his scathing political assessment of former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development comes amidst ongoing political […]
Media Legend and High Chief Oloye Lekan Alabi Laid to Rest as Tributes Pour In The Nigerian media landscape and the traditional institution of Ibadanland have been thrown into mourning following the death and burial of veteran journalist, author, and high chief, Oloye Olalekan Alabi. The former Chief Press Secretary to four consecutive governors of […]
US Makes Visa Bond Permanent for Nigerians and 49 Other Nations to Stop Overstays Nigerian business travelers and tourists planning trips to the United States will now face much stricter financial requirements after Washington finalized a rule making its Visa Bond Program permanent. The policy, enacted under the authority of the US Department of State […]
APC UK Diaspora Stages Massive London Rally for Governorship Candidate AMBO Support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has extended beyond Nigeria’s borders as APC supporters and Osun indigenes living in the United Kingdom staged a massive solidarity rally in London. The diaspora gathering brought together […]
Ex-Osun Lawmakers Charge Police to Stay Neutral and Resolute Ahead of August 15 Polls Former Osun State House of Assembly lawmakers have issued a strong call to the Nigeria Police Force, urging the state command to stand firm, resist political pressure, and maintain strict neutrality in the buildup to the August 15 governorship election. Rising […]
Ilana Omo Oodua Mourns Ex-Osun Education Commissioner and Yoruba Nationalist Prof. Wale Adeniran The Yoruba self-determination movement and the academic community have been thrown into mourning following the passing of prominent scholar, former Osun State Commissioner for Education, and Yoruba nationalist, Prof. Adewale “Wale” Adeniran. In a statement, Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide—the apex body representing […]
NUJ Demands Urgent Action from Governor Aiyedatiwa Over Ondo Flooding Crisis The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ondo State Council, has sent a strong appeal to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, urging his administration to proactively tackle the growing menace of flooding across the state before the heavy rains peak. Following its monthly congress held at the […]
Olubadan Leads Oyo Kings to Aso Rock to Appreciate Tinubu Over Oriire Rescues and Major Road Projects A high-powered delegation of traditional rulers from Oyo State, led by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, paid a thank-you visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Speaking on behalf of […]
Osun SSG Regains Freedom as Police Back Down Over Raid and Cash-Voter Register Controversy The Secretary to the Osun State Government (SSG), Chief Teslim Igbalaye, has regained his freedom after spending 24 hours in police custody following a high-profile raid on his private residence in Osogbo. The official’s detention had sparked intense political tension across […]
CDS Orders Troops to Stay Neutral and Respect Citizens’ Rights Ahead of 2027 Elections Nigeria’s military high command has drawn a firm line in the sand ahead of the 2027 general elections, issuing a clear warning to all officers and soldiers to remain strictly neutral and uphold fundamental human rights while discharging their duties. The […]
Governor Agbu Kefas Backs New Army Headquarters in Jalingo to Smash Cross-Border Crimes Efforts to wipe out cross-border terrorism, arms trafficking, and illegal migration along Nigeria’s eastern frontiers have received a major boost following the operational take-off of the newly established 10 Division of the Nigerian Army in Jalingo. Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, […]
Youth Group Demands Full Probe and Public State-by-State List Over Alleged Recruitment Bias Growing dissatisfaction surrounding the outcome of the recent Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) hiring exercise has triggered calls for a top-to-bottom investigation into how final candidates were chosen. The controversy deepened after the Northern Youth Assembly (NYA) formally submitted a petition calling on […]