Guinea-Bissau coup more painful than losing to Buhari —Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described the recent military intervention in Guinea-Bissau as more painful than losing to Muhammadu Buhari in the 2015 Nigerian presidential election. Jonathan made the remarks in a video interview, reflecting on the unprecedented developments that unfolded while he was in the West African country as an election observer. Jonathan was […]
Obasanjo urges FG to stop negotiating with terrorists as kidnappings spike
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on the Federal Government to abandon negotiations with terrorists, insisting that decisive action, including international assistance, is necessary to confront Nigeria’s escalating insecurity. Obasanjo spoke on Friday at the Plateau State Unity Christmas Carol and Praise Festival in Jos, the state capital, expressing concern over the rising number of […]
Davido secures Grammy nomination, enters global partnership with Stake
Music superstar Davido, born David Adedeji Adeleke, continues to strengthen his global profile with a new Grammy nomination and a strategic partnership with digital entertainment platform Stake. The developments signal both artistic recognition and the expansion of his brand into the entertainment technology sector. The Recording Academy recently announced nominees for the 68th Annual Grammy […]
Tinubu, Soludo discuss regional cooperation, security at Aso Villa
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, on Thursday, paid a courtesy visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, to discuss regional cooperation, security, and other national concerns. The visit, confirmed by Soludo on his Facebook page, came shortly after he was re-elected for a second term in the November governorship election. […]
Boko Haram suspects found on army and police recruitment lists, Wase alleges
A fresh national security debate erupted on Wednesday after former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ahmed Idris Wase, alleged that suspected Boko Haram members and other criminal elements were once discovered on official recruitment lists of the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force. Wase, who represents Wase Federal Constituency in Plateau State […]
Tinubu declares national security emergency as lawmakers reject negotiations with bandit
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared a nationwide security emergency, ordering a massive recruitment drive across the military, police, and intelligence agencies following a surge in coordinated kidnappings across several states. The president also directed the National Assembly to begin work on legislation enabling the creation of state police, saying Nigeria must “deploy more boots […]
Fubara approves major upgrade of Rivers NYSC orientation camp
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has given the green light for the renovation and improvement of facilities at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp located in Nonwa-Gbam, Tai Local Government Area. The initiative aims to boost the welfare of corps members and expand the camp’s capacity. The governor announced this decision on Wednesday during a working […]
Schoolgirls’ release in Kebbi not a victory, says Atiku, as Nigeria faces rising kidnapping crisis
Nigeria’s former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the Federal Government’s handling of the recent release of kidnapped schoolgirls in Kebbi State, emphasising that their return should not be celebrated as a security triumph, but rather seen as a clear indication of Nigeria’s worsening security challenges. In a statement released by his media office on […]
Wizkid stirs fresh debate with ‘No Blueprint’ comment as old industry tensions resurface
A fresh controversy has erupted around Grammy-winning singer Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, after a snippet from his forthcoming documentary ‘Long Live Lagos’ showed him saying he had “no blueprint” on his rise to global stardom. The comment, initially intended to highlight his personal struggles and unconventional path to fame, has instead reignited conversations […]
Fresh strike threat as ASUU NEC meets Wednesday after final talks with FG
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will hold a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Wednesday to determine whether to declare a nationwide strike, following the conclusion of its renegotiation sessions with the Federal Government. The talks, chaired by the Yayale Ahmed committee, resumed in Abuja on Monday as part of last-minute efforts to […]