admin The Peoples Democratic Party’s Board of Trustees, or BoT, has selected former Niger State Governor Dr Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu as its Secretary. The appointment was overwhelmingly confirmed at the BoT’s expanded emergency meeting in Asokoro, Abuja, following discussions on major problems impacting the party’s leadership and internal structure. The conference, held on Tuesday and Wednesday, … Read more
The Senate has confirmed Taiwo Oyedele’s nomination as a minister-designate in President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the confirmation after the nominee was approved by a voice vote in the Committee of the Whole. Oyedele is anticipated to succeed Mrs Doris Uzoka-Anite as Minister of State for Finance. A few days following … Read more
that four Senate members have formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Senators Ikra Bilbis of Zamfara Central, Aminu Iya Abbas of Adamawa Central, Amos Yohanna of Adamawa North, and Ipalibo Harry Banigo of Rivers West represent their respective senatorial districts. Their defections were formally announced during Wednesday’s … Read more
Kolu, a popular Nigerian streamer and TikToker, has explained the cause for his distinctive body. In a recent episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, Kolu revealed that he was born preterm at 7 months, rather than 9 months like most people. He indicated that he feels his stunted growth is due to his premature birth. … Read more
Operatives from the CP Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), led by ASP Julius Robinson, apprehended a 21-year-old suspected armed robber in Sapele, Delta State. The culprit was apprehended about 03:35 a.m. on March 1, 2026 The operatives also found a manufactured Beretta pistol loaded with eight rounds of live ammo that the suspect had hidden. The … Read more
Muslim worshippers were seized by gunmen suspected of being bandits during Taraweeh prayers at a mosque in Azara community, Kachia Local Government Area, Kaduna State. The tragedy happened at night, when residents gathered for Ramadan prayers. According to a neighbourhood source, the attackers assaulted the area, blasting bullets into the air to terrify neighbours before … Read more
The Edo State Government has ordered that all political appointees, public servants, and government functionaries who intend to run for elective political seats in the upcoming general election quit immediately. Barrister Umar Musa Ikhilor, Secretary to the State Government, made this statement available to journalists in Benin City. The letter was dated February 28, 2026. … Read more
Dapo Abiodun, the Governor of Ogun State, has approved the recruitment of an additional 1,000 members for the State Security Network Agency, commonly known as the Amotekun Corps. This was revealed in a statement signed by Corps Commander Brig Gen Alade Adedigba (rtd.), which was made available. The Corps commander stated that the recruiting is … Read more
Former Lazio midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has criticised Manchester United for not signing Galatasaray attacker Victor Osimhen due to the Africa Cup of Nations, or AFCON, event. Onazi’s comments were in response to allegations from former Manchester United first-team coach Benni McCarthy, who revealed that Osimhen was left off the club’s striker shortlist because of concerns … Read more
Ahmed Musa, the former captain of the Super Eagles, is not interested in returning to Europe. Musa has been linked with a move to Kazakhstani club FC Kaysar. FC Kaysar recently signed Victor Moses, Musa’s former Super Eagles colleague. According to sources close to the player, the forward is determined to restore Kano Pillars’ glory … Read more