WIKE SLAMS ATIKU OVER FREQUENT PARTY DEFECTIONS, SAYS PRESIDENTIAL AMBITION DRIVES HIS MOVES

Nyesom Wike speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, gesturing while addressing journalists about Atiku Abubakar’s frequent party defections.

Wike Questions Atiku’s Political Loyalty During a media chat in Abuja, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike openly criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s history of switching political parties. Wike described Atiku’s movements as inconsistent and motivated by personal ambition rather than principle. “How Can You Keep Switching Parties at Almost 80?” – Wike In a pointed […]

SEVEN SUSPECTED CULTISTS ARRESTED FOR MURDER OF PORT HARCOURT LAWYER BRIGHT OWHOR

The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended seven suspected members of the Deygbam cult group in connection with the brutal murder of Port Harcourt-based lawyer, Bright Owhor, who was shot on July 5, 2025, along Market Road in Rumuomasi, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. According to police spokesperson Grace Iringe-Koko, the suspects were arrested after 10 […]

WAEC RELEASES 2025 WASSCE RESULTS FOR SCHOOL CANDIDATES

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the results of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, August 4, 2025, the examination body announced that all candidates who participated in the exam can now check their results online. […]

Bauchi State Mourns: BASIEC Chairman Ahmed Hardawa Passes On

Portrait of late Ahmed Hardawa, Chairman of Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission, who passed away after a brief illness.

Sudden Loss of a Respected Leader The Chairman of the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BASIEC), Ahmed Hardawa, has sadly passed away. His death was confirmed on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Abuja after a brief illness. This was announced in a statement on Wednesday by Mukhtar Gidado, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to […]

CBN Clarifies Early Exit Package, Denies Targeting Northern Staff

Official logo of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), featuring the green eagle and shield emblem.

Voluntary Exit, Not Forced The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has clarified that its Early Exit Package (EEP) was fully voluntary, not forced.Speaking in Kaduna, Deputy Governor Muhammad Abdullahi said the policy was never designed to target Northern staff or destabilize anyone. Why the Exit Offer Was Introduced He explained the CBN headquarters in Abuja […]

34 CONVICTED IN CALABAR FOR BRIBING FRSC OFFICERS AT MOBILE COURT

FRSC officers at a mobile court session in Calabar as traffic offenders are arraigned for bribery and violations.

In Calabar, a mobile court has convicted 34 traffic offenders for attempting to bribe Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) officers on duty. The court proceedings, held on Wednesday, were presided over by Magistrate Abigail Asuquo. Bribe Offenders Get Fined or Face Jail After all, 34 offenders pleaded guilty, Magistrate Asuquo offered them two options: pay […]

TINUBU APPOINTS OLUMODE ADEYEMI AS NEW FIRE SERVICE BOSS

Olumode Samuel Adeyemi, newly appointed Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service, with President Bola Tinubu’s approval. Ask ChatGPT

President Bola Tinubu has approved a key leadership change at the Federal Fire Service. Effective August 14, 2025, Olumode Samuel Adeyemi will become the new Controller-General. A Seamless Leadership Transition This follows the retirement of Engr. Abdulganiyu Jaji, whosteps down on August 13 after turning 60.A statement by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration […]

Senator David Mark Vows to Clean House as ADC Charts New Path for Nigeria

Senator David Mark speaking at ADC NEC meeting in Abuja, addressing party reforms and leadership inclusion.

The newly appointed Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has drawn a clear line in the sand, promising to uphold discipline, reject imposition of candidates, and usher in a new era of internal democracy. Speaking during the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, Mark pledged to lead […]

TENSIONS RISE AS PDP, APC TRADE BLOWS AHEAD OF EDO BY-ELECTIONS

"Supporters of APC and PDP at campaign rallies ahead of the Edo State by-elections, holding party flags and banners in a crowded political gathering."

With just weeks to the August 16, 2025, by-elections in Edo Central Senatorial District and Ovia Federal Constituency, political tension is heating up between the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the All-Progressives Congress (APC). The PDP fired the first salvo, demanding the immediate removal of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Anugbum Onuaha, and several […]

Tragic Domestic Violence Claims Two Lives in Adamawa’s Madagali and Gombi LGAs

The Adamawa State Police Command is investigating two devastating cases of domestic violence resulting in death in Madagali and Gombi local government areas. According to police spokesperson SP Suleiman Nguroje, the first incident in Pallam District, Madagali, involved a deadly confrontation between two co-wives. Victoria Anthony’s 16-year-old son, Ijai Anthony, reportedly struck his stepmother, Rhoda […]