Governor Soludo shuts Onitsha main market for one week over sit-at-home defiance
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has ordered the immediate closure of Onitsha Main Market for seven days after traders refused to resume business on Mondays, despite repeated government directives. The move follows the official abolition of the long-standing ‘sit-at-home’ practice, aimed at restoring normal economic activities across the state. The directive came after an […]
Makinde Reaffirms Loyalty to PDP After Meeting Tinubu
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has confirmed that he remains committed to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), dismissing speculation that he might join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) amid recent defections by some of his colleagues. The governor made this clear following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja […]
Nathaniel Bassey warns married men, young women against extramarital affairs
Gospel singer and pastor, Nathaniel Bassey, has cautioned married men engaging in extramarital relationships and young women who engage in such affairs, warning that the actions could result in grave consequences, including public humiliation. The warning was issued in a video that has gained widespread attention online, where Bassey spoke to a congregation during a […]
DSS arrests former AGF Malami immediately after Kuje release
The Department of State Services (DSS) has taken former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), into custody on Monday, shortly after he was released from the Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja. The arrest reportedly relates to new allegations of terrorism financing. According to sources within the DSS, operatives picked Malami […]
Atiku says son’s defection to APC is personal choice, not cause for alarm
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has explained that his son, Abba Abubakar’s decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC) was entirely personal and should not raise concerns about family or political loyalty. Atiku stressed that the political choices of family members are a normal part of democratic life. […]
Court dismisses FG’s criminal charges against Senator Natasha
An Abuja High Court on Thursday dismissed the criminal charges brought by the Federal Government against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the representative of Kogi Central, ending a legal battle that had attracted nationwide attention. The case was discontinued after the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation filed a Notice of Discontinuance, prompting the court to […]
JAMB opens sale of 2026 UTME, direct entry forms, announces exam schedule
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially begun selling application forms for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) admissions for the 2026/2027 academic session. The announcement was made through a photostatement signed by the Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, and shared on the Board’s official X handle on Tuesday […]
Fubara yet to receive impeachment notice as two Rivers lawmakers withdraw support
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has not been formally served with any impeachment notice by the State House of Assembly, despite the commencement of impeachment proceedings against him and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, three days ago. Sources at the Rivers State Government House confirmed on Monday that no official letter has been delivered to […]
EFCC denies witch-hunt allegations in Malami money laundering case
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has refuted claims that it targets opposition figures, insisting that all investigations are conducted independently of political considerations. The EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede, said the agency’s prosecution of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, is based purely on evidence and not political affiliation. […]
PDP factions explore alliances amid 2027 election uncertainty
The internal disputes within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have prompted party factions to seek alliances with smaller parties and regional platforms as preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections. The move aims to safeguard aspirants who are left uncertain by the ongoing leadership crisis and prevent defections that could undermine the party’s electoral strength. […]