The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), demanding a full investigation into what it described as a violent invasion of its National Secretariat in Abuja by suspended officials and their supporters. In a petition signed by the party’s Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum, the PDP alleged that …
The Democratic Party secured sweeping victories across the United States on Tuesday in a series of local elections widely viewed as an early test of President Donald Trump’s second-term leadership. In New York City, Democratic socialist and state assemblyman Zohran Mamdani emerged victorious in the mayoral race, according to projections by major American news networks …
The Nigerian Army has dismissed social media claims alleging that images released from its recent rescue mission in Kogi State were old. In a statement on Tuesday, the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army maintained that the photos published from the operation were authentic and taken during the mission on November 2, 2025. According to …
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Belem, Brazil, where he will represent President Bola Tinubu at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference scheduled to begin on Tuesday, November 6. The summit, hosted by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in collaboration with international partners, will be held in the Amazonian capital …
Power generation companies (GenCos) in Nigeria have lost an estimated ₦987.92 billion in five years due to the persistent electricity crisis arising from frequent collapse of the national grid and poor distribution infrastructure. A recent report released by the Association of Power Generation Companies (APGC) explained that the figure represents the value of electricity that …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Kingsley Tochukwu Ude, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) from Enugu State, for ministerial appointment to replace Uche Nnaji, the former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology. The President’s request was contained in a letter read on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday by Senate President Godswill Akpabio …
Rita Daniels, mother of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, has finally spoken on her daughter’s dispute with Senator Ned Nwoko, accusing him of abuse and betrayal. Regina recently accused the senator of physically assaulting her and said she could no longer remain in the marriage. Ned Nwoko had denied the claim and instead accused Regina of …
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has denied claims that it seized the passport of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, stating that she only underwent routine travel checks. NIS spokesperson, Akinsola Akinlabi, clarified the situation during a televised interview on Tuesday. He explained that officers simply carried out standard procedures before allowing the senator …
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has set November 13, 2025, for its ruling on the no-case submission filed by the former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation (AGoF), Anamekwe Nwabuoku, who is standing trial over an alleged ₦868 million fraud. Justice James Omotosho fixed the date after hearing final arguments from counsel representing both …
A sudden fire outbreak on Monday engulfed a petrol station and destroyed several properties in the Ago-Omoluabi area of Saki, Oyo State, sparking panic among residents and business owners in the bustling commercial town. Witnesses said thick smoke was first seen billowing into the sky before loud explosions followed, sending fuel attendants and passersby fleeing …
