Kenneth Okonkwo, spokesman for the Atiku Abubakar presidential campaign, has said opposition parties must form a strong coalition if they hope to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Okonkwo also dismissed the possibility of Peter Obi defeating Tinubu if he decides to contest without the backing of a broader opposition alliance. Speaking…
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed concern over reports that some young Nigerians are allegedly selling their kidneys to cope with the country’s worsening cost-of-living crisis. In a post shared on X, Atiku described reports of young Nigerians selling their kidneys for as little as ₦1.7 million…
Social critic Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has apologised to soldiers, police officers, customs and immigration personnel over comments he made at the recently held Nigerian Bar Association’s 66th Annual General Conference. VeryDarkMan issued the apology in a video shared on Friday, September 4, after reflecting on his speech during a discussion on…
President Bola Tinubu has said Nigerians are free to criticise or even insult him without fear of reprisals, describing tolerance for dissent as a key part of his administration’s commitment to democracy and press freedom. Tinubu made the statement on Thursday, September 3, during the centenary celebration of the Daily Times of Nigeria Limited in…
The Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Ajayi, has directed operatives of the agency not to arrest individuals over civil matters. Ajayi disclosed this during a recent media parley, according to The Sun, saying the directive was part of efforts to strengthen respect for the rule of law and improve the…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has accused former Rivers State Governor and African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, of actions that allegedly resulted in a pregnant woman giving birth while in prison custody. Wike made the allegation on Wednesday during his monthly media briefing with journalists, while criticising the…
Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio has been convicted of a road safety offence after being found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol in Gran Canaria, Spain. A court source confirmed the conviction following an expedited trial held in San Bartolomé de Tirajana. The 23-year-old centre-back was fined €14,400 and banned from driving for…
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has assured Nigerians that the security challenges facing the country will soon be brought under control. Matawalle gave the assurance in Kano State during a condolence and assessment visit to the Government House following the August 29 bandit attack on Chiroma village in Garun…
A young Nigerian man who reportedly graduated as the best student in his set and was later recognised as the overall best graduate across six consecutive convocations has died following a motorcycle accident. The story was shared by writer Obinna Udenwe, who identified the deceased as Augustine Elem, an Ezza man who graduated…
Parts of Abuja, including the Airport Road and Lugbe areas, have been hit by flooding following a heavy downpour in the Federal Capital Territory on Tuesday, September 1. Videos circulating online showed severe flooding along the affected roads, resulting in significant traffic congestion as motorists struggled to navigate the affected areas. The incident occurred…
