Rep. Salam Accuses Police of Backing Illegal LG Takeover in Osun
By Oluwakemi Kindness A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Bamidele Salam, has accused the Nigeria Police Force of aiding the illegal takeover of local government councils in Osun State. He is therefore calling on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to withdraw officers from what he described as unlawful duties in council […]
Rivers Politics Off-Limits: Wike Tells APC National Secretary
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned APC National Secretary Ajibola Basiru to stay away from Rivers State politics and be careful with public statements. Wike issued the warning during a “thank-you” visit to Oyigbo Local Government Area, accusing the APC of benefiting from funds linked to […]
Speaker Abbas Condemns Niger Market Attack, Condoles Victims’ Families
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has condemned the attack on Kasuwan Daji market in the Demo community of Borgu Local Government Area, Niger State, where terrorists killed scores of people, kidnapped several others and set the market ablaze. The Speaker on Monday described the attack as gruesome and […]
Kalu Urges Igbo Voters to Strategize Ahead of 2027 Elections
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called on Igbo voters to be strategic in their political choices, stressing that votes in 2027 should “be invested, not wasted.” Speaking during a series of courtesy visits to APC leaders across Abia State, Kalu said the shortest route to an Igbo […]
Tinubu Nominates Magnus Abe, 20 Others for New NUPRC, NMDPRA Boards
By: Aremu Toyeebaht President Bola Tinubu has moved to complete the leadership structure of Nigeria’s petroleum regulators with the nomination of former Rivers South-East Senator Magnus Abe as chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), alongside 20 other nominees submitted to the Senate for confirmation. In separate letters transmitted to the Senate on […]
Nollywood Actor, Timini Egbuson Announces Father’s Death
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Nollywood actor and producer Timini Egbuson is receiving widespread support from the Nigerian entertainment community following the death of his father, which he announced on Sunday. The actor shared the news in a heartfelt message posted on his official Instagram page, expressing grief and reflecting on the personal loss. Timini, who is […]
Speaker Abbas Mourns Victims of Yobe Boat Mishap
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has expressed deep sadness over the boat mishap in Yobe State that claimed the lives of 29 people and left several others injured. In a condolence message issued on Monday through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, the Speaker […]
Delta State Gets New Commissioner of Police
By Oluwakemi Kindness CP, Aina Adesola has assumed duty as the 23rd Commissioner of Police CP, of the Delta State Police Command. He succeeds Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Olufemi Abaniwonda, who was recently promoted and posted to the Department of Operations, Force Headquarters, Abuja. While formally taking over leadership of the Command, CP Adesola […]
Presidency Debunks Claims of AI-Generated Photo of Tinubu, Kagame
By Chinedu Echianu The Presidency has dismissed reports suggesting that a recent photograph showing President Bola Tinubu with Rwandan President Paul Kagame was generated using artificial intelligence, describing such claims as false and misleading. Online reactions had trailed the photo of Tinubu and Kagame in a meeting as part of the President’s trip to France, […]
Venezuela: Trump Warns Incoming Leader Rodríguez as Maduro Faces Trial
By: Aremu Toyeebaht U.S. President Donald Trump has sharpened pressure on Venezuela’s incoming president, Delcy Rodríguez, warning that she could face severe consequences if she fails to cooperate with Washington, as Caracas prepares for a controversial transition of power. Trump delivered the warning in an interview with The Atlantic published on Sunday, just hours before […]