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,…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged increased investment in green energy across Africa, highlighting the continent’s vast potential to become a “renewable superpower.” Speaking at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), Guterres emphasized the importance of mobilizing finance and technology to ensure Africa’s natural resources benefit its people and support the growth…
The world’s oldest living person, Ethel Caterham, is celebrating her 116th birthday today, August 21, and has received warm birthday wishes from Guinness World Records. Born on August 21, 1909, Caterham was officially recognized by Guinness World Records in April 2025 as the oldest living person following the death of Brazilian nun Inah Canabarro Lucas,…
The Edo State Government has intensified its crackdown on cultism and violent gangs, sealing shrines and declaring alleged cult leaders wanted following deadly clashes inIn a coordinated operation dubbed “Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers,” security forces raided the Egbaen community in Egor Local Government Area early Wednesday. Although the compound was empty, officers discovered…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has urged Nigerians to learn combat skills as a means of self-protection in dangerous situations. Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Thursday, General Musa emphasized that acquiring combat skills is as essential as learning to drive or swim — fundamental survival…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has confirmed that pro-Biafran agitator Simon Ekpa is still being prosecuted by Finnish authorities following his arrest in November 2024 on terrorism-related charges. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Thursday, August 21, General Musa stated that Ekpa’s arrest has contributed to a notable improvement…
