Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has announced the party’s ambitious plan to dominate the South West geopolitical zone in the upcoming elections. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Akure, Ondo State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje emphasized the strategic importance of the region in maintaining APC’s grip on power. He…
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…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has once again demonstrated its commitment to tackling financial crimes by securing the conviction of ten fraudsters in various courts across Nigeria. The convicts, who were sentenced to different jail terms, faced charges related to internet fraud, impersonation, and employment fraud. The Gombe Zonal Directorate of the EFCC…
In a highly publicized legal battle, a Nigerian court has instructed social media influencer VeryDarkMan to remove online posts deemed defamatory against prominent human rights lawyer Femi Falana and his son, Falz, a popular musician and activist. The case has garnered widespread attention, raising critical questions about the balance between free speech and the protection…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles were subjected to an unfortunate and humiliating ordeal at Al Abraq Airport in Libya from Sunday to Monday, October 13-14, 2024. Upon arriving for their 2025 AFCON qualifying match against Libya’s Mediterranean Knights, the Nigerian team was unexpectedly diverted to Al Abraq, a distant airport over 200 kilometers away from their intended…
The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, faced an unexpected and hostile reception upon their arrival in Libya for their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against the Mediterranean Knights. In what seemed like an orchestrated move to frustrate the Nigerian team, their chartered flight was suddenly diverted from its original destination, Benghazi,…
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has issued a warning about a potential surge in egg prices if urgent measures are not taken to support local poultry farmers. According to the association, the price of a crate of eggs, which currently stands at N5,500, could rise to N10,000. The price increase is attributed to a…
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…
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the implementation of a new minimum wage of N70,000 for all state workers. The announcement, made during a high-level meeting with the Technical Committee responsible for overseeing the implementation of the National Minimum Wage, marks a significant shift in the state’s wage policy. This development is…
