Wike Says Rivers Crisis Ended Fubara’s Re-election Bid
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said the political crisis in Rivers State denied Governor Siminalayi Fubara the opportunity to seek a second term, blaming the situation on what he described as poor advice from political associates and external interests. Speaking during the August edition of his monthly media chat aired on […]
2027: Wike Doubts Atiku’s Chances With Amaechi as Running Mate
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said the choice of former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate would not improve Atiku Abubakar’s chances of winning the 2027 presidential election. Speaking during his monthly media chat in Abuja on Tuesday, Wike argued that Amaechi lacks the […]
Michael Olise Accused of Neglecting Daughter
Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise has been accused by a German woman of failing to provide financial support for their alleged daughter or maintain contact with the child. The allegations were made by 34-year-old Fatima Zaunbrecher in a video that has circulated widely on social media. She claimed she has been dealing with the issue […]
Atiku Slams ₦1.08tn Budget Allocation to Cooperative College
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Federal Government over the allocation of ₦1.08 trillion to the Federal Cooperative College, Oji River, Enugu State, in the 2026 Appropriation Act, describing the move as evidence of what he called “a blueprint to defraud Nigerians.” Atiku’s reaction followed a budget analysis by civic technology organization Tracka, […]
Five Suspected ISWAP Members Killed in Borno Explosion
Five suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), including four alleged bomb-making specialists and a medical officer, were reportedly killed after an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated while they were assembling it in Borno State. The incident was reported by security analyst Zagazola Makama, who said the explosion occurred at Maina Daya […]
RCCG Founder’s Daughter Denies Viral Statement
Pastor Titilayo Adewale, daughter of the founder of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pa Josiah Olufemi Akindayomi, has denied issuing a viral statement alleging that the church’s leadership sidelined her father’s legacy. In a statement posted on her Facebook page on Monday, Adewale described the circulating claim as false, saying she never criticised […]
Iran Denies US Talks Despite Trump’s Claim
Iran has denied that it is engaged in negotiations with the United States, contradicting President Donald Trump’s announcement that fresh talks aimed at ending the conflict between the two countries would begin on Monday. Speaking at a weekly press briefing, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said Tehran was not holding talks with Washington. He […]
Oyo APC Says Makinde Will Face EFCC Scrutiny
The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said Governor Seyi Makinde will eventually account for the funds received by his administration, insisting that neither the governor nor his government can avoid scrutiny by anti-graft agencies. The party made the statement on Thursday while reacting to a Federal High Court judgment delivered […]
Army Declares Soldier Wanted Over Uniforms Supply Allegation
The Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps has declared one of its personnel, Private Mohammed Yusuf Amutu, wanted over allegations of illegally selling and supplying military uniforms to terrorists and other criminal elements. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Assistant Director of Army Public Relations at the Headquarters Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps, Maj. Oluwatope Aluko, said […]
Shettima Visits Benin to Study Textile Industry Revival
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday departed Abuja for the Republic of Benin on a working visit aimed at exploring strategies to revive Nigeria’s textile industry. According to a statement by the Vice President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima is leading a delegation comprising six state governors and senior government […]
