Wizkid’s Son, Champz, sets record as youngest Nigerian artist to reach one million Spotify listeners
Boluwatife Balogun, professionally known as Champz, has etched his name in Nigerian music history by becoming the youngest artist to surpass one million monthly listeners on Spotify. At just 14 years old, the son of global music icon Wizkid has achieved this remarkable milestone shortly after launching his debut EP, ‘Champion’s Arrival’, which has been […]
Rivers PDP lawmakers defect to APC amid party crisis
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised the recent decision by 17 lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly to leave the party for the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as a destabilising move that undermines democratic norms. The mass defection, led by the Speaker, Martin Chike Amaewhule, marks another chapter in an […]
Rivers political faultline widens as Speaker Amaewhule and 16 lawmakers join APC
In a dramatic escalation of a long-running power struggle, Speaker Martin Amaewhule on Friday confirmed that he and 16 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Amaewhule announced the collective decision during plenary, telling colleagues that he had notified his […]
Gen. Musa assumes duty as defence minister after senate confirmation, Badaru’s resignation
Retired General Christopher Musa, the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, formally assumed duty on Friday as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence at the Ministry of Defence. His resumption comes two days after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed him to replace former minister Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, who resigned on health grounds amid rising security concerns. […]
Nigeria’s Defence Minister Badaru resigns amid rising insecurity, Tinubu set to name successor
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned from his post with immediate effect, citing health reasons. The announcement was made late Monday in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu. According to the statement, Badaru submitted a formal resignation letter dated December 1, addressed to […]
Adeleke dumps PDP amid national crisis, eyes new political platform for 2026
The governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has formally quit the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), pointing to ongoing leadership turmoil within the party at the national level as the reason for his exit. The governor, who was elected on the PDP ticket, submitted his resignation letter on November 4, 2025, at Sagba Abogunde, Ward 2, […]
Amaechi rules out vice-presidential slot, eyes 2027 presidency
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has rejected speculations that he could serve as a vice-presidential candidate in the 2027 elections, reiterating his ambition to contest for the presidency. The clarification comes amid reports suggesting that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s camp may be considering Amaechi as a potential running mate should Peter Obi, the […]
FG offers 40% salary hike as ASUU returns to negotiation table
The Federal Government has reportedly proposed a 40 per cent increase in salaries for lecturers under the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) as the two sides resume talks to forestall a nationwide strike. The proposal comes as ASUU prepares to meet a government delegation led by the former Secretary to the Government of the […]
NECO accredits schools in Burkina Faso for SSCE, BECE
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has accredited schools in Burkina Faso to host its examinations, marking a significant expansion of the body’s international operations. The move allows the council to conduct both the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the West African country. This development was confirmed in […]
Atiku’s bloc eyes Obi, Amaechi as running mate for 2027 election
Former Vice‑President Atiku Abubakar’s bloc of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has begun searching for a southern running mate ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi identified as the preferred choice. Should Obi decline, attention is reportedly shifting to former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi. Political ally […]