Politics

President Bola Tinubu has felicitated with Nigerians as the country marks its 65th Independence Day anniversary. He recently urged citizens to remember the sacrifices of our heroes past who dreamt of a strong and prosperous Nigeria that would lead Africa and be a good example to the rest of the ...

Ohanaeze Ndigbo has urged citizens and Nigerian leaders to see today’s 65th Independence Anniversary as a moment for sober reflection on the quality of life in the country. The group recently revealed that the anniversary should not be seen as yet another surface celebration of the country’s new age. In ...

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has come out to mourn the death of ARISE Television News Anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, who lost her life during an armed robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja, on Monday. He recently described the late Sommie as a fast-rising star in broadcast journalism. Speaking ...

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has explained his non-appearance at the coronation of the former Governor of Oyo State, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. He recently blamed his absence on protocol arrangements, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking during an interview alongside prominent members of the ...

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that the Federal Government is planning a low-key 65th Independence Day anniversary celebration. He recently revealed that the theme of the anniversary celebration would be “All Hands on Deck.” Speaking at the Pre-Independence World Press Conference on Monday in ...

The Ambode Comeback Crusaders have urged the leadership of the All Progressives Congress to consider former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, as the party’s candidate for the 2027 governorship election in the state. The group recently described Ambode as a proven leader whose first term in office from 2015 to ...

Popular broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat has accused former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, of disrespecting Yoruba culture and the Ibadan people with his “my dear brother” congratulatory message to the newly crowned Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja. This is coming despite Obi already clarifying his intention by insisting that ...

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to reveal details of the selection and appointment process for the next INEC chairman. The group recently urged the FG to break down how Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s successor will emerge in clear detail. In a new letter signed by ...

The African Democratic Congress Coalition has said that the Obidient movement has a vital role to play ahead of the 2027 elections. The party recently revealed that several Obidients are already embedded in the coalition’s leadership structures. Speaking on Arise Television, a chieftain of the ADC, Chille Igbawua, shared that ...

Dangote Industries has come out to deny allegations of mass sack of its workers due to union activities. Recall that the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, recently alleged that Nigerian workers at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals were sacked shortly after joining the union. ...

President Bola Tinubu has celebrated the founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, on his 71st birthday. He recently hailed Oyedepo’s decades of influence on Nigeria’s spiritual and educational landscape. Speaking via a press statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described ...

The 44th Olubadan, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has urged President Bola Tinubu to create Ibadan State. He recently appealed to BAT to make Ibadan state a reality for his people before 2027, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking after his installation and receiving the Staff of Office from Governor Seyi ...

The ancient city of Ibadan played host to prominent Nigerians, home and abroad, traditional rulers and politicians, who united to witness the historical inauguration of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The ancient Mapo Hall, venue of the coronation, came alive with pride and celebration on Friday. ...

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has said that South East governors have not abandoned the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. He recently revealed that, contrary to perceptions in some quarters, Kanu’s release is of utmost importance to him and his fellow Igbo ...

Former USA President Barack Obama has blasted Donald Trump’s administration for linking Tylenol use in pregnancy to autism. He recently described the declaration as “violence against the truth.” Speaking at London’s O2 Arena, the former US president revealed that Trump’s comments risk causing harm to pregnant women. According to him, ...

The United States has pledged to prevent any attempt to ban Israel from the 2026 World Cup. Recall that the 2026 World Cup is set to be hosted in the USA, with Mexico and Canada as co-hosts. A UN commission recently called out Israel for committing genocide against Palestinians in ...

Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, have expressed strong support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. They recently vowed to unseat the current New Nigeria Peoples Party administration in Kano, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking ...

The media office of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has refuted false reports saying that he vowed to prioritise the interests of the Yoruba ethnic group if elected president in 2027. Recall that various online platforms recently attributed the statement to one Kola Johnson, described him as Atiku’s “media consultant.” ...

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has blasted Vice President Kashim Shettima for concentrating on the plight of Palestinians during his address to the United Nations. The party recently said that it failed to tackle the worsening insecurity and economic hardship in Nigeria. In a press statement released on Thursday, Jackie ...

President Bola Tinubu has urged the United Nations and global leaders to embrace sweeping restructurings or risk irrelevance. He recently revealed that the UN’s credibility is constantly being undermined by the gap between its words and deeds. Speaking while delivering a strongly worded reform policy proposal to the United Nations, ...