[VIDEO] Wike Welcomes Fubara Back Into Political Family
The FCT Minister declared that the reconciliation had effectively ended months of bitter political hostilities in the oil-rich state. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has formally welcomed Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara back into what he described as the political family that brought him to power. Wike declared that the reconciliation had effectively ended months of...
2027: Uba Sani Nominates Jerry Adams As Running Mate
His nomination is expected to attract attention within the state's political landscape as preparations for the 2027 governorship election continue. Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has nominated Jerry Adams, the Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS), as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election. “After wide consultations, deep reflection and earnest prayers, I am delighted to...
Tinubu Orders Security Forces To Hunt Down Perpetrators Of Kaduna Attack
Condemning the incident, Tinubu described it as a “barbaric and cowardly attack” on innocent citizens, characterising it as an unprovoked act of terror against defenceless people. President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police Force and relevant intelligence agencies to intensify operations aimed at tracking down those responsible for the deadly attack on Naridon Village in Kamaru...
Oyo Confirms Arrival Of Two Surveillance Aircraft To Boost Security Operations
Governor Makinde said the aircraft was acquired to provide aerial intelligence across Oyo State, a decision he said has since proven valuable in addressing security challenges, including the Oriire abduction The Oyo State Government has confirmed the arrival of the two surveillance aircraft it acquired to strengthen security operations and enhance intelligence gathering across the state In a statement issued by...
‘Is He Going For Boxing?’ APC Dismisses Peter Obi’s Call For Tinubu’s Resignation
The former Anambra State governor, who is eyeing the nation's top job, had urged Tinubu to step aside before the 2027 election The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi’s call for President Bola Tinubu to step aside ahead of the 2027 general election, insisting that the President remains physically fit, actively...
Xenophobia: South Africa Suffers Labour Drought After Migrants’ Exodus
Fringe anti-foreigner groups had set June 30 as an unofficial deadline for undocumented migrants to go home, triggering the exodus of more than 160,000 people. Zimbabwean farmworker Aaron Majatamhe was heading home at sunset after a shift in one of South Africa’s top fruit-producing regions, where bushes laden with bright unpicked citrus stood in rows. “I see a lot of farm...
VIDEO: Several Feared Trapped As Two-Storey Building Collapses In Ogun
The collapse is said to have brought down two floors of the structure, with the topmost floor left partially intact A two-storey building has reportedly collapsed in the Ajuwon area in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State, leaving an unspecified number of people trapped beneath the rubble. The incident reportedly occurred near Bada Hospital, close to Ajuwon Bus Stop. The collapse...
NAFDAC Seals Three Companies In Ogun Over Production Of Banned Sachet Alcoholic Drinks
During the enforcement exercise, NAFDAC said its team uncovered several violations across the affected factories The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced the official shutdown of three alcohol manufacturing companies in Ota, Ogun State, for allegedly violating the Federal Government’s ban on producing alcoholic beverages in sachets and PET bottles. A statement by the Agency...
NBA Condemns Abduction of Kebbi Judge, Demands Immediate Release
The association expressed concern over what it described as the growing boldness of criminal elements targeting institutions and officials responsible for the administration of justice. The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the abduction of Justice Faruku Bunza of the Kebbi State High Court by suspected armed bandits. It described the incident as a direct attack on the judiciary, the administration...
Gov Otu Rejigs Cabinet, Charges Exco To Raise Performance
The cabinet reconfiguration is expected to inject fresh momentum into policy implementation, reinforce institutional efficiency, and sharpen the government's development agenda. Cross River State Governor Bassey Edet Otu on Monday reshuffled his cabinet in a strategic move aimed at reinvigorating governance and positioning his administration for greater efficiency as it enters the electioneering phase. The decision, announced at an emergency meeting...
