In a dramatic political shift with far-reaching implications, Senator Ireti Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has officially resigned from the Labour Party (LP) and declared her allegiance to the fast-rising African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition—a bold move that signals a realignment of opposition forces ahead of the 2027 general elections.Speaking to journalistsContinue reading "FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe Dumps Labour Party, Joins ADC Coalition Ahead of 2027 Power Push"
Tragedy Averted: Police Rescue Elderly Woman From Suicide Attempt On Lagos’ Carter Bridge
In a dramatic and heart-wrenching moment on Friday afternoon, an elderly woman was rescued by operatives of the Lagos State Police Rapid Response Squad (RRS) while attempting to leap into the lagoon from Carter Bridge.The attempted suicide, which occurred around 12:20 p.m., was intercepted by vigilant RRS patrol officers who spotted the woman in distressContinue reading "Tragedy Averted: Police Rescue Elderly Woman From Suicide Attempt On Lagos’ Carter Bridge"
COURT REINSTATES SENATOR NATASHA: Akpoti-Uduaghan Writes Senate, Set To Resume Duties July 15 After Unconstitutional Suspension
In a dramatic twist to the months-long political standoff, suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has formally written to the Nigerian Senate, asserting her intention to resume legislative duties on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, following a Federal High Court judgment that declared her six-month suspension unconstitutional, excessive, and a breach of her constituents’ rights.The letter, routed throughContinue reading "COURT REINSTATES SENATOR NATASHA: Akpoti-Uduaghan Writes Senate, Set To Resume Duties July 15 After Unconstitutional Suspension"
Crackdown in the Ranks: IGP Egbetokun Demotes WhatsApp Admins, Dismisses Officer Over Planned Police Welfare Protest
In a move that has sparked outrage across Nigeria’s law enforcement and human rights circles, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the demotion of six detained officers who served as administrators of a WhatsApp group used to discuss and mobilize for a planned protest against poor police welfare and a controversial pensionContinue reading "Crackdown in the Ranks: IGP Egbetokun Demotes WhatsApp Admins, Dismisses Officer Over Planned Police Welfare Protest"
N29 Billion Corruption Trial: Court Pauses Prosecution of Ex-Governor Nyako as EFCC Nears Plea Bargain Deal
In a dramatic turn of events, the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday suspended further proceedings in the long-standing N29 billion corruption trial of former Adamawa State Governor, Murtala Nyako, amid reports that the embattled politician is negotiating a plea bargain with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).Justice Peter Lifu, who presided overContinue reading "N29 Billion Corruption Trial: Court Pauses Prosecution of Ex-Governor Nyako as EFCC Nears Plea Bargain Deal"
Tragedy in Benue: 16-Year-Old JSS3 Student Allegedly Beats Teacher to Death Over Seized Cap
Renowned security analyst and counterinsurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, has reported a deeply disturbing incident that has sent shockwaves across Benue State. Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Makama revealed that a Junior Secondary School 3 (JSS3) student allegedly beat his teacher to death in Oju Local Government Area over a minor disciplinary action.AccordingContinue reading "Tragedy in Benue: 16-Year-Old JSS3 Student Allegedly Beats Teacher to Death Over Seized Cap"
JAMB Alleges Identity Fraud by 2025 UTME Top Scorer Chinedu Okeke, Accuses Him of Manipulating Records for Multiple Admissions
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has stirred controversy after accusing the highest scorer of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), Chinedu Okeke, of identity manipulation and record tampering to gain multiple admissions across Nigerian universities.In a strongly worded statement issued by JAMB’s Head of Public Affairs and Protocol, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, theContinue reading "JAMB Alleges Identity Fraud by 2025 UTME Top Scorer Chinedu Okeke, Accuses Him of Manipulating Records for Multiple Admissions"
“Double Standards? Shettima Slams Jonathan’s Failed Sack Attempt, But Tinubu Suspends Fubara Amid Political Turmoil”
Vice President Kashim Shettima has opened a fresh chapter in Nigeria’s political drama, revealing that former President Goodluck Jonathan once attempted to illegally remove him from office as Governor of Borno State — a move that was thwarted by courageous legal minds who reminded Jonathan of the constitutional limits of presidential power.Shettima made the explosiveContinue reading "“Double Standards? Shettima Slams Jonathan’s Failed Sack Attempt, But Tinubu Suspends Fubara Amid Political Turmoil”"
“You Eat and Keep Quiet”: El-Rufai Slams Nigerian Politicians’ Culture of Silence, Lauds Adoke’s Memoir
In a bold and thought-provoking remark, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has decried the prevailing culture of silence among Nigerian politicians, accusing many of “eating and keeping quiet” while in office instead of sharing their experiences to guide future leaders and strengthen governance.El-Rufai, a prominent figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) opposition coalition,Continue reading "“You Eat and Keep Quiet”: El-Rufai Slams Nigerian Politicians’ Culture of Silence, Lauds Adoke’s Memoir"
Terror in the Fields: Boko Haram Displaces Adamawa Farmers as Fresh Attacks Trigger Mass Exodus
Fresh waves of terror unleashed by Boko Haram insurgents have forced thousands of farming residents in Adamawa State to flee their ancestral homes, triggering panic and a deepening humanitarian crisis in the region. The renewed onslaught comes despite government assurances of heightened security efforts.Multiple communities situated near the volatile Sambisa Forest — the notorious strongholdContinue reading "Terror in the Fields: Boko Haram Displaces Adamawa Farmers as Fresh Attacks Trigger Mass Exodus"
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