Nigeria Federal Government has issued a flood alert, warning that 13 northern states are at risk of experiencing heavy rainfall and potential flooding between September 13 and 17.
Segun Sowunmi, a former spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of exacerbating the internal challenges facing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a pointed critique, Segun Sowunmi expressed dismay at Tinubu’s decision to appoint Nyesom Wike, a former Rivers State governor and influential PDP figure, as the Minister of the Federal…
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike issued a stern warning about the city’s rising population of beggars. The former Rivers State governor announced that starting Monday, law enforcement would begin apprehending beggars in the area. Nyesom Wike’s remarks have stirred debate, drawing responses from the affected population who insist they are in this situation by necessity, not…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended two Nigerian businessmen, Ihejirika Okechukwu Emmanuel and Iwuagwu Ikedi Victory, along with Canada-based nurse, Usman Grace Khadijat Olami, for drug trafficking at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. The arrests, which took place in early October 2024, highlight a continued crackdown on illicit drug activities…
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has shed light on the political opposition he faces from various factions, including those aligned with Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi. In a candid statement, Nyesom Wike identified key political figures and a few governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as working against him. He…
In a renewed effort to clamp down on transnational drug cartels, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Thailand returnee, Oguejiofor Nnaemeka Simonpeter, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Ikeja, Lagos. The arrest was made on October 7, 2024, after Simonpeter attempted to smuggle 13.30 kilograms of heroin, concealed in…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is experiencing a deepening crisis, which has led to a division within its National Working Committee (NWC). The conflict, primarily between Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Governor of Rivers State, and Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, has factionalized the party’s leadership. The dispute worsened after…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a scathing statement condemning former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, for what it described as his reckless and unpatriotic remarks aimed at inciting protests over the rising cost of living in Nigeria. Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the APC, released the statement, where he called Rotimi…
Isaac Fayose, the brother of former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has sparked a political storm by declaring himself the new National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The unexpected announcement, made during a press conference has raised eyebrows across Nigeria’s political landscape. Isaac Fayose’s self-proclamation comes amidst rising internal tensions within the PDP,…
Rotimi Amaechi, Former Minister of Transportation, recently expressed deep frustration regarding the escalating hunger and economic hardship affecting Nigerians. During an address, Rotimi Amaechi emphasized the severity of the current situation, noting that even individuals like him, with considerable influence and resources, are struggling to meet basic needs such as affording diesel. He urged citizens…
