Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has warned that "massive tsunami" will consume politicians plotting to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections stressing that the president’s Renewed Hope Agenda will be fully realized by 2031. In a post shared on his official Facebook page on Thursday, the former minister directed his message …
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State has dismissed claims by the Senator David Mark-led faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that it has attracted more than 10,000 PDP members and taken control of Agatu politics. In a statement issued on Thursday, the PDP’s State Publicity Secretary, Tim Nyor, described the ADC’s assertion …
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has killed dozens of terrorists and destroyed a key stronghold in Borno State. The operation was carried out on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Bula Madibale in the Gezuwa area. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, NAF spokesperson, confirmed the strikes in a statement released on Thursday. He said the raid followed …
At least 10 persons have been confirmed dead after the tragic fire accident that occurred at Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos Island on Tuesday, September 16. This is as United Capital, a financial and investment services firm that occupied the 3rd and 4th floors of the building, confirmed that six of its staff died …
Ibas Bows Out with Farewell Broadcast The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), has officially handed over to Governor Siminalayi Fubara following the lifting of the six-month emergency rule. In a farewell state-wide broadcast, Ibas urged Rivers people to rally behind Fubara as he resumes duty. It would be recalled that …
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have jointly issued a stern warning to Nigerian youths, urging them to shun internet fraud, drug abuse, and other criminal activities that are tarnishing the country's global image and jeopardising opportunities for law-abiding citizens. Speaking at a youth-focused event held …
President Bola Tinubu has announced the end of the six-month state of emergency imposed on Rivers State, declaring that Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Nma Odu, and members of the State House of Assembly will return to office on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Tinubu, in a statement released on Wednesday by the Presidency, said …
The Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Tony Elumelu, said he was shattered by the fire outbreak that killed staff members of the bank, describing the inferno as a devastating incident. The fire incident occurred yesterday at Afriland Towers Building on Lagos Island, housing the UBA branch. Elumelu reportedly expressed his deep sorrow over …
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State has been thrown into mourning following the death of its Deputy Chairman, Hon. Aliyu Yakubu Barde. Barde, a respected political figure, reportedly passed away in Lafia on Tuesday morning after a brief illness. His sudden demise has left a vacuum in the leadership of the party …
Dangote Group and AfricaRice have launched a ₦1.8‑trillion partnership to scale rice production to 10 million tonnes by 2030. The deal, announced by Engr. Sammy Adigun, Chairman of Niger Foods, promises high-quality locally produced rice, reduced dependence on imports and potentially hundreds of thousands of jobs. Ambitious Production Goals The agreement sets out to increase …
