The storm rocking the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) shows no signs of abating, as cracks widen ahead of its highly anticipated national convention slated for November in Ibadan, Oyo State.Fresh reports indicate that a faction loyal to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, is plotting to frustrate the convention, raising fears ofContinue reading "PDP CRISIS DEEPENS: “We Might End Up in Court With Wike” — Party Chieftain Warns as Convention Looms"
EXCLUSIVE INVESTIGATION: How Ganduje Stripped Kano of Multi-Billion Naira Dry Port, Handed Shares to His Children Before Awarding N4bn Contract
By PREMIUM TIMES Investigation Desk Kano, Nigeria – A PREMIUM TIMES investigation has exposed a shocking web of secret deals in which former Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, allegedly stripped the state of its 20 per cent ownership stake in the Dala Inland Dry Port Limited and quietly handed it over to his children,Continue reading "EXCLUSIVE INVESTIGATION: How Ganduje Stripped Kano of Multi-Billion Naira Dry Port, Handed Shares to His Children Before Awarding N4bn Contract"
BREAKING: Fubara Wields the Axe in Rivers – Dissolves Pensions Board, Orders Accountant General to Take Charge
Port Harcourt, Nigeria – Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has fired his first major salvo since reclaiming office, dissolving the Rivers State Pensions Board and directing the Accountant General of the State to immediately take over its functions.The announcement, contained in a Special Government Notice signed by the State Head of Service, Mrs. InyingiContinue reading "BREAKING: Fubara Wields the Axe in Rivers – Dissolves Pensions Board, Orders Accountant General to Take Charge"
BREAKING: Bandits Unleash Terror in Kwara—One Killed in Marri Village, 12 Vigilantes Slain in Oke-Ode Attack
Kwara State was thrown into mourning and fear again after two brutal bandit attacks left communities reeling in Patigi and Ifelodun Local Government Areas.On Saturday night, heavily armed bandits stormed Marri Village in Patigi LGA under the cover of heavy rainfall. The raid, which lasted from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm, claimed the life ofContinue reading "BREAKING: Bandits Unleash Terror in Kwara—One Killed in Marri Village, 12 Vigilantes Slain in Oke-Ode Attack"
BREAKING: Nigeria Weighs Greenlight for China’s C919 Jets — A Bold Shift Away from Boeing and Airbus?
Nigeria may soon shake up Africa’s aviation landscape by opening its skies to China’s ambitious C919 passenger aircraft, potentially reducing its reliance on industry giants Boeing and Airbus.The Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Ona Najomo, revealed in Montreal during the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly that Abuja isContinue reading "BREAKING: Nigeria Weighs Greenlight for China’s C919 Jets — A Bold Shift Away from Boeing and Airbus?"
Markets Rejoice, Farmers Panic: FG’s Food Price Crash Sparks Relief for Shoppers, Fear of Ruin on Nigerian Farms
Consumers Celebrate Cheaper Rice, Tomatoes — But Farmers Warn of Exodus From Fields if Support Fails When the Federal Government announced a bold move to crash food prices nationwide, jubilation swept through major markets from Lagos to Kano, Port Harcourt to Jos. For millions of struggling families, the long climb of food inflation finally seemedContinue reading "Markets Rejoice, Farmers Panic: FG’s Food Price Crash Sparks Relief for Shoppers, Fear of Ruin on Nigerian Farms"
ADC Fires Fresh Ultimatum at Atiku, Babachir, and Other Bigwigs — ‘Register at Your Wards or Lose Recognition’
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has turned up the political heat, issuing a stern ultimatum to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Secretary to the Government of the Federation Babachir Lawal, and other political heavyweights: regularise your membership or risk being stripped of recognition within the party.Speaking in Yola, Adamawa State, ADC Chairman Shehu Yohanna announcedContinue reading "ADC Fires Fresh Ultimatum at Atiku, Babachir, and Other Bigwigs — ‘Register at Your Wards or Lose Recognition’"
BREAKING: Governor Bala Mohammed Sacks Women’s Affairs Commissioner in Sudden Cabinet Shake-Up
Bauchi State was thrown into political suspense on Monday as Governor Bala Mohammed announced the immediate dismissal of his Commissioner for Women’s Affairs and Child Development, Hajiya Zainab Baban-Takko.The governor’s decision, contained in an official statement from the Government House, marks a dramatic shake-up within the State Executive Council.“In that respect, the Honourable Commissioner forContinue reading "BREAKING: Governor Bala Mohammed Sacks Women’s Affairs Commissioner in Sudden Cabinet Shake-Up"
Dollar Soars as Naira Wobbles: Black Market Hits ₦1,505 per $1 on September 29, 2025
By Business Desk Nigeria’s foreign exchange market witnessed yet another dramatic twist on Sunday, September 28, 2025, as the naira struggled against the United States dollar in the parallel market, popularly known as the black market or Aboki FX.According to bureau de change operators in Lagos, the dollar exchanged at ₦1,505 for sellers and ₦1,485Continue reading "Dollar Soars as Naira Wobbles: Black Market Hits ₦1,505 per $1 on September 29, 2025"
BREAKING: DSS Drags Sowore, X, and Meta to Court Over ‘Criminal’ Claim Against Tinubu
By Instablog9ja In what promises to be a high-profile courtroom showdown, the Department of State Services (DSS) is set to arraign fiery activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, alongside social media giants X Inc. (formerly Twitter) and Meta Platforms Inc. (owners of Facebook), before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday.The explosive caseContinue reading "BREAKING: DSS Drags Sowore, X, and Meta to Court Over ‘Criminal’ Claim Against Tinubu"
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