Tinubu Greenlights $122 Billion Power Reform Plan to Light Up Nigeria’s Future President Bola Tinubu has taken a bold step to tackle Nigeria’s long-standing electricity woes by approving a comprehensive new energy policy that could unlock over $122 billion in investments over the next two decades. At the Federal Executive Council meeting held Monday, Tinubu […]
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EFCC Questions Social Media Activist VeryDarkMan for Hours Over Income Sources, Legal Disputes
Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), was interrogated for several hours on Monday, May 6, 2025, at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja. The questioning followed multiple petitions filed by individuals whose identities have not been officially disclosed. Sources confirm the interrogation began around […]
Protest Held at GTBank Abuja Following EFCC Arrest of Influencer VeryDarkMan
A wave of public outrage has erupted in Abuja as protesters gathered outside a Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) branch following the controversial arrest of popular social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). The protest, led mostly by young Nigerians, took place on Friday, May 3, 2025, just a day after VDM […]
NCOS Refutes Claims of Inadequate Food in Custodial Centres
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCOS) has firmly denied recent reports claiming that inmates in custodial centres are being poorly fed. In a statement released on Sunday, Umar Abubakar, the Deputy Controller of Corrections and Public Relations Officer for the NCOS, called these allegations “false” and “misleading,” insisting that they do not reflect the reality of […]
FCTA Plans to Vaccinate Over 1.1 Million Children Against Polio in 2025
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has officially kicked off a major campaign to protect more than 1.1 million children from polio. The immunization drive, which runs from May 4 to 10, 2025, calls on parents, caregivers, and community leaders to ensure that every eligible child receives the life-saving polio vaccine. The campaign was launched […]
Embarrassing and Demeaning”: Dr. Thomas-Wilson Ikubese Condemns EFCC’s Alleged Abduction of VeryDarkMan
Dr. Thomas-Wilson Ikubese Condemns EFCC’s Alleged Abduction of VeryDarkMan, Demands Apology and Immediate Release Dr. Thomas-Wilson Ikubese, former presidential aspirant and convener of the YesWeFit Revolutionary Movement, has strongly criticized the reported abduction of Nigerian social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission […]
Tension in Rivers: Wike Apologises to Tinubu as Women Stage Walkout on First Lady
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has publicly apologised to President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu after a group of women in Rivers State staged a walkout during a presidential empowerment event in Port Harcourt. The incident, which occurred during a programme under the Renewed Hope Initiative aimed at supporting 500 […]
Stranded, Sleepless, and Frustrated: Air Peace Passengers Left in Limbo at Abuja Airport
Dozens of weary and frustrated passengers families with children, expatriates, and professionals spent a long, sleepless night at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, after Air Peace abruptly cancelled multiple scheduled flights. Despite holding valid tickets and confirmed bookings, many passengers were left with no explanation or alternative, forced to spend the night on cold metal […]
Atiku Criticizes Tinubu Amid Allegations of Torture Involving President’s Son
Allegations, Denials, and Political Accusations: Tensions Rise Over Claims Against President Tinubu’s Son Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu over explosive allegations of assault and abduction involving his son, Seyi Tinubu. The incident has ignited a storm of controversy, political blame-trading, and calls for accountability. At the center of the […]
EFCC Detains Social Media Personality VeryDarkMan Amid Ongoing Investigation
Controversial social media activist, VeryDarkMan, has been taken into custody by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), sparking a wave of reactions across online platforms. Sources close to the development revealed that the internet personality, known for his vocal stance on trending national issues and his no-holds-barred commentary, was picked up for […]
Nigerian Workers Deserve More Than Promises – Speaker Abbas Marks May Day with Call for Reform
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and his Deputy, Benjamin Kalu, have paid heartfelt tributes to Nigerian workers in celebration of this year’s Workers’ Day, acknowledging their vital contributions to national development. In a goodwill message released Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, Speaker Abbas described […]
EFCC cautions NGOs on links to terror financing, illicit funds.
EFCC to NGOs: Be Vigilant, Stay Compliant with Anti-Terror and Money Laundering Laws The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called on non-profit organisations across the country to stay alert and ensure they don’t unknowingly fall foul of laws on terrorism financing and money laundering. This message was delivered on Tuesday during a training […]
SERAP Calls on Tinubu to Block $1.08bn Loan, Launch Financial Probe
SERAP Urges Tinubu to Reject $1.08bn World Bank Loan, Investigate Missing Funds The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to reject the recently approved $1.08 billion loan from the World Bank. Instead, the group urges the President to instruct the Attorney General, Lateef Fagbemi, and anti-corruption agencies to investigate […]
Ex-Oyo Governor Olunloyo Passes Away at 89
Former Oyo Governor Victor Olunloyo Dies at 89 Chief Victor Omololu Olunloyo, a former Governor of Oyo State and respected elder statesman, has passed away at the age of 89, just days shy of his 90th birthday. His death was confirmed in a statement issued by Barrister Oladapo Ogunwusi on behalf of the family. “With […]
Tinubu to Launch FCT Projects for Second Anniversary – Wike
President Bola Tinubu Tinubu to Commission FCT Projects in Area Councils for Second Anniversary – Wike The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu will commission key projects in at least one Area Council as part of activities to mark his second year in office. Wike made […]
CCTV Surveillance on Third Mainland Bridge Aimed at Preventing Suicides and Illegal Sand Mining – Umahi
Umahi Unveils CCTV on Third Mainland Bridge to Prevent Suicides, Curb Illegal Sand Mining The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has announced the installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos as part of efforts to enhance safety and security. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television, Umahi explained that […]
Nigeria plans to ban solar panel imports
Nigeria Plans to Ban Solar Panel Imports, Raising Industry Concerns The Nigerian government is proposing a ban on solar panel imports to boost local production, but economic experts warn the country is unprepared for such a move. Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology Uche Nnaji revealed the plan in a recent interview, stating that the […]
Rivers: PDP Governors Urge Supreme Court to Declare Tinubu’s Action Illegal
PDP States Challenge Tinubu’s Emergency Rule in Rivers at Supreme Court ABUJA Seven states controlled by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have filed a lawsuit at the Supreme Court, challenging President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, which they claim is unconstitutional. The PDP governors of Bauchi, Adamawa, Bayelsa, Enugu, […]
Utomi to Tinubu: Why Was There No Emergency Rule in Lagos During the Obasa Saga?
President Bola Tinubu and Prof Pat Utomi. Utomi Challenges Tinubu’s State of Emergency Declaration in Rivers Renowned political economist, Prof. Pat Utomi, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s decision to impose a state of emergency in Rivers State, questioning the justification for such a drastic measure. In a nationwide broadcast on March 18, 2024, President Tinubu […]
Court bars INEC from accepting recall petition against Natasha
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Court Restrains INEC from Processing Alleged Fictitious Recall Petition Against Senator Natasha The Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, has issued an interim injunction barring the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from receiving, accepting, or acting on any recall petition allegedly containing fictitious signatures from members of the Kogi Central Senatorial […]