The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of using its recent zoning decision for the 2027 presidential election as a calculated strategy to attract prominent southern politicians such as Peter Obi, Goodluck Jonathan, and Rotimi Amaechi. Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, made the remarks on Channels Television’s The…
Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro, has acknowledged that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) made a critical miscalculation by fielding former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, August 26, Moro said the party’s decision to abandon its…
The Kano State Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has secured the conviction of four individuals involved in illegal tree felling in Sharada Municipal. The ministry announced the development in a statement posted on its social media platforms on Monday, August 25. Among the convicted is Jibril Adamu and three others, who were found guilty…
The 9 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Ikeja, has handed over a 36-year-old man, Animashaun Khalid, to the Lagos State Police Command for impersonating a military officer. Khalid was arrested at the Arena Market in Oshodi by soldiers after he was caught with a forged Nigerian Army identity card bearing his name and the rank…
Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has firmly rejected claims that President Bola Tinubu has exerted pressure on him to withdraw charges against associates of the current administration. Speaking at the 2025 Ministry of Justice top management retreat held at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom…
Lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has stated that the Obidients—the support base of Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi—will ultimately be the reason he may never become president. In a post shared on his X handle this afternoon, Adeyanju criticized the group, accusing its members of constantly insulting and threatening anyone who holds a…
Police authorities in Anambra State have arrested a 65-year-old man, Akpan Godwin, who was found in possession of over 1,000 rounds of live ammunition in the commercial city of Onitsha. The spokesperson for the state police command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Saturday, August 23. According to Ikenga, operatives…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged Nigerians who fell victim to the fraudulent cryptocurrency platform, Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), to report to its zonal offices in Ibadan and Lagos to assist with ongoing investigations. This call was made in a statement released on Friday, August 23, by Dele Oyewale, Head of Media…
The Benue State House of Assembly has suspended four lawmakers for three months over allegations of plotting to impeach Speaker Hyacinth Dajoh. The suspended lawmakers include Alfred Berger, the House spokesman and representative for Makurdi North State Constituency; Cyril Ekong of Oju 2; Abu Umoru of Apa; and Shimawua Terna of Kyan State Constituency. Following…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has revealed that just seven of Nigeria’s 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs) have functional websites where citizens can access vital information on governance, budgeting, and service delivery. ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Aliyu, made this known on Friday, August 22, during an interview on Channels Television,…
