Again, the former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has reaffirmed his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), insisting he will not step down for any aspirant. Speaking with journalists in Kano after a meeting with a coalition of traders, Amaechi …
A member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, Chief Bode George, has warned former Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, against taking legal action against the party over its national chairmanship process, saying such a move could attract disciplinary measures. Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme on Tuesday, George said …
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disclosed that four serving governors elected on the platform of opposition parties are in advanced discussions to defect to the ruling party before the end of 2025. According to the APC, the move is part of its broader political strategy to consolidate its hold on power and expand its …
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) have pledged to continue taking practical steps towards overhauling downstream infrastructure to boost energy sector growth. The agencies made the pledge at the ongoing 2025 Oil Trading and Logistics (OTL) Africa Downstream Energy Week in Lagos. Delivering his …
Newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has declared that his administration will stop endless pre-election litigations that have long undermined Nigeria’s electoral process. Speaking at the 56th Annual National Conference of the Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT), held at the University of Abuja on Monday, Amupitan …
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expressed optimism that Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list will boost investors' confidence in the capital market. SEC's Director General, Emomotimi Agama, stated this on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Monday, October 27. He described the country’s exit from the global watchlist as a …
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast mixed weather conditions, including dust haze, rainfall, and possible flooding, across parts of the country from Monday to Wednesday. In its three-day weather outlook released Sunday in Abuja, NiMet predicted slight dust haze with good visibility over Borno, Zamfara, northern Kaduna, Yobe, Jigawa, Kano, and Katsina States on …
Boluwatife Balogun, 14-year-old son of Nigerian music superstar Wizkid, has stirred excitement online after sharing a clip that hints at his debut single. The young talent, already showing signs of musical confidence, may be preparing to follow in his father’s famous footsteps. In a short Instagram video titled “Champion’s Arrival,” Boluwatife was seen recording in …
Senator Ned Nwoko, Nigerian politician and husband of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, has defended his polygamous lifestyle, saying having only one wife is like “standing on one leg.” Nwoko made the comment during an interview on Sunday night while reacting to reports of a marital crisis with his fourth wife, Regina. Explaining his stance, the …
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) will begin an indefinite nationwide strike on November 1, 2025, following the Federal Government’s failure to meet its demands. NARD President, Dr. Mohammad Suleiman, announced this in a statement on Sunday, noting that the decision came after the 30-day ultimatum earlier issued to the government expired. After a …
