The turmoil within the Peoples Democratic Party deepened on Tuesday as the factional National Executive Committee aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, approved the expulsion of three serving governors: Seyi Makinde of Oyo, Bala Mohammed…
On Tuesday, a tense situation unfolded at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretariat in Abuja, where Governors Seyi Makinde of Oyo and Bala Mohammed of Bauchi, along with Tanimu Turaki, the factional National Chairman of the PDP, were tear-gassed…
A fresh war of words has erupted between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and ex-Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose after a heated exchange triggered by comments made at Fayose’s recent birthday celebration. The disagreement, which has since spilled onto social media,…
Kabiru Taminu Turaki, a former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, has been elected as the new National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). His election was officially announced on Saturday night by Senator Ben Obi, a former…
Prof. Kailani Muhammad, National Chairman of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), has declared that with adequate federal support, advanced technology, and proper equipment, the CJTF could eliminate banditry within one year. Muhammad made the statement in Abuja on Saturday…
The National Convention of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) resulted in the expulsion of several prominent figures, including Barr. Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the FCT and former Governor of Rivers State; Mr. Ayodele Fayose, former Governor of Ekiti State;…
The BBC has apologised to US President Donald Trump over a Panorama episode that stitched together portions of his 6 January 2021 speech, but has refused his demand for compensation.The broadcaster admitted the edit created “the mistaken impression that President…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-West says it is hopeful that former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and other aggrieved members will return after its National Convention. The PDP National Convention is scheduled to hold on Nov. 15 and Nov.…
The Director-General of the BBC, Tim Davie, has resigned amid controversy surrounding the editing of a Panorama documentary about U.S. President Donald Trump. Davie stepped down alongside the broadcaster’s Head of News, Deborah Turness, following accusations that the programme had…
The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued an updated travel advisory warning its citizens of escalating insecurity across Nigeria. The advisory, published on GOV.UK highlights rising incidents of kidnapping, violent crime, terrorism, and intercommunal clashes nationwide.…
Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has described Saturday’s governorship election as the best organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the state so far. Soludo made the remark during his victory speech in Awka on Sunday after being…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared Prof. Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) winner of the Nov. 8 governorship election in Anambra with 422,664 votes. Prof. Edoba Omoregie, Returning Officer and Vice Chancellor of…
No fewer than 2.8 million voters will today decide who governs Anambra State for the next four years.The governorship election is the first to be held under the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, who…
The Senate has approved a bill prescribing up to 14 years imprisonment for educators convicted of sexually harassment of students in tertiary institutions. The move comes amid recurring reports of lecturers coercing students for grades, admission advantages and other academic…
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday met the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The closed-door meeting formed part of the President’s ongoing engagements with religious leaders to promote national unity, peace, and…