Book Buzz, Sterling Bank, others set to ‘reclaim truth’ at Aké Festival next week
The Book Buzz Foundation, Sterling Bank, and other partners and sponsors of the 2025 Aké Arts and Book Festival, holding in Lagos next week, from November 20 – 22, are set to reclaim the truth, in line with the theme of the festival, ‘Reclaiming Truth’. Holding at the BON Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, the three-day […]
FG reverses 2022 language policy, adopts English as sole medium of instruction nationwide
The Federal Government has repealed the 2022 National Language Policy and restored English as the exclusive language of instruction at all levels of education in Nigeria. This decision was disclosed on Wednesday by the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, at the opening of the 2025 Language in Education International Conference organised by the […]
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 […]
Ned Nwoko, Regina Daniels feud deepens as drug, abuse allegations resurface
Tension has continued to mount between Senator Ned Nwoko and Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, as both parties trade fresh accusations over alleged drug use, abuse, and manipulation, a development that marks the latest twist in a months-long marital crisis that has captured public attention. The latest exchange comes after weeks of social media drama and […]
Nigeria demands apology from US after President Trump’s military threat
Nigeria’s Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, has strongly criticised United States President Donald Trump for threatening military action against Nigeria, calling on him to retract his statements and formally apologise. The Deputy Senate President said this amid rising tensions surrounding claims of religious persecution and concerns over Nigeria’s national sovereignty. In a video that rapidly […]
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 […]