Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi have both participated in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary, marking a major escalation in the race for the party’s 2027 presidential ticket. Atiku announced via his X account that he voted at the Ajiya Ward Polling Unit in Jimeta, Yola, Adamawa … Read more
Nigerian soldiers serving at the 241 Recce Model Battalion in Nguru, Yobe State, have raised fresh concerns over alleged non-payment of their operational allowances, even as they continue frontline operations against Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East. The aggrieved personnel, speaking through a military source, claimed they are entitled to a monthly ₦45,000 operational allowance … Read more
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported that Nigeria’s economy recorded a real GDP growth rate of 3.89 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, showing a slight slowdown compared to the previous quarter. According to the report released by National Bureau of Statistics, the growth reflects mixed performance across key sectors of … Read more
David Umahi has defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over concerns about Nigeria’s rising debt profile, insisting that the government is borrowing to rebuild critical infrastructure and transform the country’s economy. Umahi spoke in Abuja during a visit by Olatunji Disu to the Ministry of Works. According to the minister, roads remain the backbone of security, … Read more
The Federal Government has officially declared Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays to celebrate the Muslim festival of Eid ul Adha. The announcement was made by Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo through a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, in Abuja on Monday. According to … Read more
Nyesom Wike has finally spoken on the deepening political drama in Rivers State, revealing that Governor Siminalayi Fubara had allegedly agreed not to seek a second term as part of a peace deal brokered by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking during an inspection tour of ongoing projects across Abuja on Monday, Wike said the agreement … Read more
WHEN THE MEDIA BECOMES THE OPPOSITION TO TRUTH By: Rita Ebiuwa In every democratic society, the media occupies a very sensitive and powerful position. It is regarded as the watchdog of society, the bridge between the government and the people, and the institution responsible for informing, educating, and enlightening citizens. Journalism was never designed to … Read more
Senator Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole is a colossus of Edo State politics and a progressive national leader whose career spans labor activism, governorship, party leadership, and the Senate. His signature is turning institutional power into tangible leverage for ordinary people, not token gestures. Union Leader: Building Power from Below Oshiomhole first gained national prominence as President … Read more
The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM) has raised serious concern over the sharp rise in the cost of cooking gas across the country, warning that the situation could trigger public frustration against gas retailers if not urgently addressed. According to the association, the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has climbed to … Read more
Operatives of the Zone 2 Command of the Nigeria Police Force have dismantled a suspected drug trafficking network in Lagos, recovering illicit substances valued at about ₦7.8 billion and arresting several suspects, including an alleged ringleader identified as Eke Henry Ifeanyi. The operation, carried out by the Special Protection Unit (SPU) in collaboration with divisional … Read more