The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is tightening its political grip ahead of the 2027 general elections, as two opposition governors—one from the Southeast and another from the North—are expected to defect to the party next week.Party insiders confirmed that the development is top on the agenda of the National Working Committee (NWC) meeting scheduledContinue reading "APC Tightens Grip Ahead of 2027: Two Opposition Governors Set to Defect as Party Secures Two-Third Majority in Senate"
Argentina Humiliates Flying Eagles 4–0, Sends Nigeria Packing In Chile
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles were on Wednesday sent packing from the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile after suffering a humiliating 4–0 defeat to Argentina in their Round of 16 encounter at the Estadio Nacional.The South Americans, six-time world champions and tournament favourites, were simply unstoppable as they tore apart a disorganized Nigerian side thatContinue reading "Argentina Humiliates Flying Eagles 4–0, Sends Nigeria Packing In Chile"
Dalung to Tinubu: Stop Blaming Past Governments, Buhari Once Flushed Out Chadian Rebels as GOC But Failed to Crush Insurgency as President
Former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung, has weighed in on Nigeria’s persistent insecurity, saying President Bola Ahmed Tinubu cannot continue to blame previous administrations while enjoying the privileges of power.Speaking in an interview with Trust TV, Dalung said every president inherits both the problems and benefits of office, stressing that leadership demandsContinue reading "Dalung to Tinubu: Stop Blaming Past Governments, Buhari Once Flushed Out Chadian Rebels as GOC But Failed to Crush Insurgency as President"
Police Suspend Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement After Court Order
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the suspension of its enforcement of vehicle tinted glass permits across the country.The Force made the announcement in a post on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, citing a recent court order directing an immediate halt to the exercise.According to the statement, the suspension takes effect immediately,Continue reading "Police Suspend Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement After Court Order"
Akpabio Mocks Opposition, Moro Fumes as More Senators Dump Parties for APC
Tension gripped the Senate on Wednesday as Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Minority Leader Abba Moro engaged in a heated exchange over the rising number of opposition lawmakers defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).The drama unfolded during plenary shortly after Senator Kelvin Chukwu, representing Enugu East, announced his defection from the Labour PartyContinue reading "Akpabio Mocks Opposition, Moro Fumes as More Senators Dump Parties for APC"
Fresh Tension in Plateau: Gunmen Kill 13-Year-Old Herder, 36 Cattle, 49 Others Missing in Barkin Ladi Attack
Tension has again gripped Plateau State following a fresh attack by suspected gunmen in Inzon community, Fan District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, which left a 13-year-old herder dead and scores of cattle killed and missing.According to reports, the incident occurred on Tuesday evening when armed assailants opened fire on a group of herdersContinue reading "Fresh Tension in Plateau: Gunmen Kill 13-Year-Old Herder, 36 Cattle, 49 Others Missing in Barkin Ladi Attack"
WORLD BANK WARNS: Over Half Of Nigerians Now Poor, 27% Can’t Afford Healthy Meal Despite Spending Entire Income On Food
Report blames inflation, weak growth, and policy missteps for deepening hardship A new report by the World Bank has painted a grim portrait of Nigeria’s economy, revealing that over half of the country’s population now lives in poverty, while 27 percent of citizens cannot afford a healthy meal even if they spend all their incomeContinue reading "WORLD BANK WARNS: Over Half Of Nigerians Now Poor, 27% Can’t Afford Healthy Meal Despite Spending Entire Income On Food"
U.S. Lawmaker Urges Trump To Re-Designate Nigeria As ‘Country of Particular Concern’ — Alleges 7,000 Christians Killed In 2025
A United States lawmaker, Rep. Riley M. Moore, representing West Virginia’s Second District, has raised the alarm over what he described as the “mass persecution of Christians in Nigeria,” urging former President Donald Trump to once again classify the country as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) — a status reserved for nations accused ofContinue reading "U.S. Lawmaker Urges Trump To Re-Designate Nigeria As ‘Country of Particular Concern’ — Alleges 7,000 Christians Killed In 2025"
BREAKING: Court Orders Arrest of Ex-INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu — Just Hours After Stepping Down
In a dramatic twist that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s political and judicial circles, the Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State, on Tuesday ordered the arrest of the immediate past Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, for contempt of court — barely hours after he vacated office.The order,Continue reading "BREAKING: Court Orders Arrest of Ex-INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu — Just Hours After Stepping Down"
Senate Returns to Full Strength as Akpabio Swears In Two New Lawmakers
The Senate, on Wednesday, returned to its full complement of 109 members following the swearing-in of two newly elected lawmakers — Joseph Ikpea of Edo Central and Emmanuel Nwachukwu of Anambra South senatorial districts.The ceremony, presided over by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, took place during plenary at the National Assembly, Abuja, and was administered byContinue reading "Senate Returns to Full Strength as Akpabio Swears In Two New Lawmakers"
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