Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has delivered a blistering Independence Day message, charging Nigerians to rescue the nation from what he described as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “inept and uncaring government” at the next general elections.In a fiery statement issued on Tuesday, October 1, 2025, to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary,Continue reading "INDEPENDENCE DAY BOMBSHELL: ATIKU URGES NIGERIANS TO “SWEEP AWAY TINUBU’S INEPT GOVERNMENT” AT NEXT POLLS"
RULAAC Demands Probe Of Wike, Wife Over $6m Florida Properties Scandal — Tells AGF Fagbemi: “Integrity Cannot Be Selective”
The storm swirling around Nigeria’s corridors of power has intensified as the Rule of Law Accountability and Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) called on Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, to widen his ongoing probe into alleged illicit foreign property acquisitions — this time, targeting the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike,Continue reading "RULAAC Demands Probe Of Wike, Wife Over $6m Florida Properties Scandal — Tells AGF Fagbemi: “Integrity Cannot Be Selective”"
RIVER NIGER TRAGEDY: 20 DEAD, DOZENS MISSING IN DEVASTATING KOGI BOAT ACCIDENT
A dark cloud descended on Kogi State Tuesday evening as a fully loaded passenger boat capsized on the River Niger, leaving at least 20 people confirmed dead and dozens more feared drowned.The fatal mishap occurred around 4:30 p.m. in Ibaji Local Government Area when the vessel, heavily packed with market-bound passengers, lost balance midway throughContinue reading "RIVER NIGER TRAGEDY: 20 DEAD, DOZENS MISSING IN DEVASTATING KOGI BOAT ACCIDENT"
Shock in Paris: South Africa’s Ambassador to France Found Dead at Luxury Hotel
Paris was thrown into shock on Tuesday after the sudden and tragic death of South Africa’s Ambassador to France, Nkosinathi Emmanuel “Nathi” Mthethwa, who was discovered lifeless at the base of the Hyatt Regency Hotel in the French capital, just hours after being reported missing.According to the Paris prosecutor’s office, the 58-year-old diplomat was foundContinue reading "Shock in Paris: South Africa’s Ambassador to France Found Dead at Luxury Hotel"
Nigeria @ 65: “The Worst Is Over, We’ve Turned the Corner” — Tinubu Declares in Independence Day Message
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday delivered a stirring Independence Day address, assuring Nigerians that the nation has “turned the corner” after decades of turbulence and sacrifice, and that the worst is firmly behind them.The President, while recalling the vision and sacrifices of Nigeria’s founding fathers, said their dream of a united, prosperous, and globallyContinue reading "Nigeria @ 65: “The Worst Is Over, We’ve Turned the Corner” — Tinubu Declares in Independence Day Message"
Nigeria at 65: Walin Ganye Urges Unity, Commends Tinubu’s Leadership in Curbing Insecurity
As Nigeria marked its Independence Day, Alhaji Mohammed Sadiq, the Walin Ganye Chiefdom, has extended heartfelt wishes to Nigerians, calling for renewed commitment to peace, unity, and progress.In his goodwill message, the highly revered elder statesman described Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary as “a moment of reflection and rededication,” urging citizens to embrace tolerance, patriotism, andContinue reading "Nigeria at 65: Walin Ganye Urges Unity, Commends Tinubu’s Leadership in Curbing Insecurity"
PDP Sacks Executives in Cross River, Akwa Ibom — Names Caretaker Committees Amid Crisis Over Expired Tenure, Botched Congress
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dissolved its state executives in Cross River and Akwa Ibom, announcing the formation of caretaker committees to steer the party’s affairs amid confusion, expired tenures, and unheld congresses.The PDP National Working Committee (NWC) approved the drastic step after clarifying that no valid congress was conducted in Cross River despiteContinue reading "PDP Sacks Executives in Cross River, Akwa Ibom — Names Caretaker Committees Amid Crisis Over Expired Tenure, Botched Congress"
Troops Smash Fake Police Syndicate in Taraba: Two Arrested, Over 1,000 Blocks of Cannabis Seized in Operation Lafiya Nakowa
By Zagazola Makama The Nigerian Army has scored another major victory in the war against crime and narcotics in Taraba State, as troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), working hand-in-hand with operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), intercepted and arrested two fake policemen ferrying a massive consignmentContinue reading "Troops Smash Fake Police Syndicate in Taraba: Two Arrested, Over 1,000 Blocks of Cannabis Seized in Operation Lafiya Nakowa"
Tinubu Shakes Up Federal Agencies, Appoints Three New Heads To Drive Reforms
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of three new Chief Executives to head strategic federal agencies, signaling a renewed push to reposition key sectors of Nigeria’s economy and governance.In a statement issued by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information & Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the FederationContinue reading "Tinubu Shakes Up Federal Agencies, Appoints Three New Heads To Drive Reforms"
“Act Like a Dictator If You Must — Dissolve PENGASSAN for National Interest, Ndume Tells Tinubu”
In a fiery outburst that has set the nation’s labour space ablaze, Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to wield his authority without hesitation—even if it means being branded a dictator—by dissolving the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) should the union refuse toContinue reading "“Act Like a Dictator If You Must — Dissolve PENGASSAN for National Interest, Ndume Tells Tinubu”"
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