Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), has cautioned that Nigeria risks sliding into deeper instability if Bola Ahmed Tinubu secures re-election in 2027 under current conditions. In an interview, Baba-Ahmed argued that the country is grappling with escalating insecurity, widespread poverty, and growing social divisions. He criticized the administration…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have dismantled multiple drug dens and hideouts across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, arresting 132 suspects and seizing 220 kilograms of various illicit substances. The coordinated operations, carried out by the agency’s Directorate of Operations and General Investigation (DOGI) in collaboration with the FCT…
Boxing icon Floyd Mayweather is reportedly facing the possible revocation of his U.S. passport over an outstanding tax debt exceeding $7.25 million. According to Ring Magazine journalist Mike Coppinger, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has notified Mayweather of its intention to take this step due to what it classifies as a seriously delinquent tax…
President Bola Tinubu is set to leave Abuja on Saturday, May 2, for official visits to France, Kenya, and Rwanda, where he will take part in a series of high-level international meetings. In a statement released on Friday, May 1, Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said the trip will begin in France before the President heads…
The Nigerian military has said that notorious bandit leader Bello Turji will not be able to evade justice indefinitely, vowing that ongoing operations will ultimately lead to his capture. This position was stated by Major General Michael Onoja, Director of Defence Media Operations, during a monthly briefing on the activities of the Armed Forces of…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revised its official records, reinstating Senator David Mark as the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), along with other members of the party’s National Working Committee. A review of INEC’s website shows the updated ADC leadership, listing Mark as chairman and former Osun State governor,…
Shares of Meta Platforms dropped nearly 10% at the opening of Wall Street on Thursday, April 30, in sharp contrast to Alphabet Inc., whose stock surged by more than 6%. The contrasting performances underscore how investors are beginning to differentiate between Big Tech companies based on their strategies for heavy investment in artificial intelligence. Alphabet…
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has nullified the Ibadan convention organised by a faction of the People’s Democratic Party led by Tanimu Turaki, which took place in Ibadan in November last year. In a split ruling of three to two, the court; through a lead judgment delivered by Justice Stephen Adah—strongly criticised the Turaki faction…
Ashley Young has confirmed he will retire from professional football at the age of 40, bringing an end to a distinguished 23-year career. The former Manchester United and England international, who currently plays for Ipswich Town, said his immediate focus is on helping the club secure promotion to the Premier League on the final day…
The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man, Usman Isah, over alleged links to banditry and recovered charms believed to be used in criminal activities. The command’s spokesperson, Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday, April 30, 2026. He explained that the suspect was apprehended after allegedly making…
