Wike clashes with naval officer over Abuja land dispute
There was tension in Abuja on Tuesday following a heated confrontation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and a naval officer during an enforcement operation at a disputed parcel of land. The incident occurred at the Gaduwa District of Abuja, where officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) had gone […]
Abuja court stops PDP 2025 National Convention, bars INEC from recognising outcome
A Federal High Court in Abuja has, for the second time, barred the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from holding its 2025 National Convention, which was scheduled for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State. The court also prohibited the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from overseeing, monitoring, or recognising any results of the convention, […]
PDP leadership turmoil escalates ahead of national convention
Tension within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has increased as more than 3,000 delegates are set to gather in Ibadan, Oyo State, for the party’s national elective convention scheduled for November 15 and 16, 2025. The convention, aimed at electing new officials to crucial positions such as the National Chairman and National Secretary, is unfolding […]
Court fixes date for judgment in Nnamdi Kanu’s terrorism trial
The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled November 20 for the delivery of judgment in the terrorism case against Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The decision came after Kanu did not present his defence within the six days granted by the court. Justice James Omotosho emphasised that Kanu […]
Contractors block National Assembly gates over unpaid debts
Tension gripped the National Assembly complex in Abuja on Wednesday as a group of contractors barricaded both the main entrance and exit gates of the legislature, protesting the Federal Government’s failure to settle outstanding payments for completed projects. The protest, which paralysed movement within the Three Arms Zone, caused hours of gridlock and left lawmakers, […]
Tinubu mourns former Chief of Staff, General Adangba
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed grief over the passing of Major General Abdullahi Mohammed Adangba (rtd.), who served as Chief of Staff to former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Umaru Musa Yar’Adua. The late General Mohammed, a native of Ilorin, Kwara State, passed away at approximately 1 a.m. on Wednesday in Abuja at the age […]
Tinubu appoints five new permanent secretaries
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of five new permanent secretaries to fill vacant positions in the Federal Civil Service. The decision came after a process overseen by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF). The announcement was issued in Abuja on Monday by the Head of the […]
Tension as alleged Wike-backed faction takes over PDP headquarters amid leadership crisis
Tension flared at the national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja on Monday as loyalists of the faction allegedly aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, besieged the party secretariat, calling for the immediate removal of the National Working Committee (NWC) led by Ambassador Umar Damagum. Chanting solidarity […]
Resident doctors begin indefinite nationwide strike despite FG’s ₦11.9bn arrears release plan
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has begun an indefinite nationwide strike in response to the Federal Government’s persistent failure to honour long-standing agreements, despite numerous negotiations and the expiration of a 30-day ultimatum. In a statement released on Saturday, the association’s president, Dr Muhammad Suleiman, declared that the strike would be “total, comprehensive, […]
Mass defections hit PDP as Enugu lawmakers, Plateau rep move to APC
The internal turmoil within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deepened on Thursday as all members of the Enugu State caucus in the House of Representatives, joined by a Labour Party lawmaker from Plateau State, decamped to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers, Nnolim John Nnaji (Nkanu East/Nkanu West), Anayo Onwuegbu (Aninri/Awgu/Oji River), Martins […]