Operatives of Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested Ladi Adebutu, the 2023 Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, over his conduct during the local government election held in the state on Saturday.Adebutu, who had contested against Governor Dapo Abiodun in the last election, has been accused of inciting violence...
The Ogun State Government, on Monday, described as tissues of lies, the allegation made by the defeated governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Ladi Adebutu, against Governor Dapo Abiodun.Adebutu, at a press conference, had alleged that Governor Dapo Abiodun moved around during Saturday’s local government election with armed military personnel and the...
.Says your $16bn investment in electricity, left Nigeria in utter darkness ‘You supervised the most fraudulent election ever’ The Presidency on Monday took a swipe at former President Olusegun Obasanjo following his disparaging remarks about President Bola Tinubu.A statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President(Information & Strategy) said Obasanjo lacked the moral compass...
Chidimma Uchegbu – Abuja The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged the new generation of content creators and social media influencers to tone down negative rhetoric’s about Nigeria and prioritize the nation‘s interests by upholding the highest ethical standards in the expression and delivery of their crafts. Idris made the remarks...
The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi has described the award of the contract for the construction of Sokoto – Badagry Superhighway as a forty-eight year jinx being broken and a show of love for the people of the Northern part of the country by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Umahi who stated this at the...
Chidimma Uchegbu – Abuja Honourable Minister of Defence, H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON mni, has urged the Nigerian Air Force to intensify efforts to dominate the airspace and contribute to ending insecurity in Nigeria, particularly in the North-West region. During a visit to the Headquarters 213 Forward Operating Base in Katsina State, the Minister stated,...
JONAS EZIEKE, Abuja The Federal Republic of Nigeria has sent words to congratulate incoming President Donald Trump on his victory as the next President of the United States of America. This is contained in a statement issued to newsmen by the Spokesperson Ministry of Foreign Affairs Amb. Eche Abu-Obe on Wednesday in Abuja. Nigeria he...
Phil Okose, Onitsha Movement for Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, otherwise called Biafra Independence Movement, BIM, reacted Friday to former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s comment on secession, saying Obasanjo’s hatred for the İgbos before, during and after the Biafran – Nigeria civil war, was real reason Igbos struggle for secession. In a swift reaction...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on Economic and Financial Crimes commission (EFCC) to immediately release of former Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta. The party’s Deputy National Deputy Youth Leader, Timothy Osadolor, made the call at a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja. Operatives of the anti-graft agency had confirmed the arrest of Okowa, the...
IBRAHIM QUADRI As Nigerians face economic challenges, Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday urged citizens to, unlearn and upskill in vocational skills to remain viable for themselves and the country. Sanwo-Olu gave the charge at the 12th Graduation Ceremony for Up Skilled Tradesmen and Artisans, held in Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos. The event which had 1,...
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) have urged “the government of President Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s state governors, lawmakers and other actors to immediately stop the ongoing intimidation and harassment of journalists, activists, bloggers and civil society organizations (CSOs) in the country simply for the peaceful exercise of their human...
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep displeasure over the backlog of unpaid funds owed to federal contractors across ministries and agencies. The President has therefore set up a ministerial committee to urgently address the issue and recommend immediate solutions for settling the debts. Presidenrial Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has called for stronger collaboration between government, stakeholders, and civil society to reduce Road Traffic Deaths (RTDs) during the Yuletide season. The Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at the 2025 Fourth Quarter Strategy Session themed “Mainstreaming Road Safety into National Development: The...
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has partnered with the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) in a fresh nationwide move to curb drug abuse, tackle its fallout and create community‑wide awareness. The NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa, who was speaking through Obiageli Oyutu, Deputy Commander of Narcotics and Assistant Director, Research and...
The Senate on Wednesday sought for an exemption from the order by President Bola Tinubu for the withdrawal of police personnel attached to ‘Very Important Persons’ (VIPs) nationwide. The upper chamber’s request was sequel to a Point of Order on Privilege raised by Sen. Abdul Ningi (PDP-Bauchi) during plenary. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
