PETER OBI TO ADC: I WILL COMMIT AFTER SORTING LABOUR PARTY ISSUES Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) and leader of the Obidient Movement, Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his commitment to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, dismissing speculation about his loyalty. Obi, whose image now features prominently on ADC’s banners, has told party leaders and supporters that …

YOU CAN’T RAISE POLITICIANS’ SALARIES AND LEAVE CIVIL SERVANTS IN POVERTY – AKANDE TO RMAFC Former presidential aide, Laolu Akande, has called on the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to suspend any move to increase the salaries of political office holders without first addressing the poor remuneration of civil servants across Nigeria. Speaking on his weekly Inside Sources …

NIGERIA NOT CREATED BY GOD, BUT BY BRITAIN’S GREED – PASTOR ADEFARASIN Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, Paul Adefarasin, has sparked a heated debate after declaring that Nigeria was not divinely created but was instead a colonial construction designed for British economic gain. Speaking during a Sunday sermon, the cleric dismissed the idea of Nigeria being founded …

ABIA BEGINS HOUSE-TO-HOUSE ENVIRONMENTAL SANITARY INSPECTION The Abia State government has announced that sanitary inspectors inaugurated by the Ministry of Environment have commenced house-to-house inspection of residents’ surroundings in all 17 LGAs. Commissioner for Information Okey Kanu, who made the announcement on Monday while briefing journalists, said that those whose homes are found in filthy conditions would be prosecuted under …

DELE GIWA’S ASSASSINATION HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH GLORIA OKON – YAKUBU MUHAMMED Veteran journalist and one of the founders of Nigeria’s first weekly news magazine, Newswatch, Yakubu Mohammed, says the assassination of Dele Giwa in 1986 had nothing to do with the late Gloria Okon. Mohammed, who co-founded Newswatch with Giwa, Ray Ekpu and Dan Agbese in 1984, said …

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF PDP 102ND NEC MEETING IN ANUJA ON MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 2025 The National Executive Committee (NEC) of our great Party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at its 102nd meeting today, Monday, 25th August, 2025 further deliberated on the state of the Party and resolved as follows: 1.NEC expressed satisfaction over the level of preparedness …

INTERNATIONAL SYNDICATES INVOLVED IN CRUDE OIL THEFT IN NIGERIA – NNPCL BOSS, BAYO OJULARI Bayo Ojulari, group chief executive officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company(NNPC), says international syndicates are involved in crude oil theft. The NNPC chief spoke on Monday at the 2025 African chiefs of defence staff summit. Ojulari said security forms a key pillar of the …

OBASANJO: I’M GETTING CLOSER TO DEPARTURE LOUNGE Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that he was in a hurry to see Nigeria attain its potential for greatness, stressing that he is now “getting close” to his departure lounge. Obasanjo made the remark while reflecting on his years in public service and his new book, ‘Nigeria: Past and Future,’ where he …

THINGS TO NOTE AS INEC RESUMES VOTERS REGISTRATION NATIONWIDE Following commencement of online pre-registration of the Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on 18th August, 2025, the commission has earlier announced the commencement of the physical onside registration today, Monday, August 25. According to a notice posted on the Commission’s official X handle on Monday, …

PROTESTERS DISRUPT NBA CONFERENCE IN ENUGU, DEMAND RELEASE OF IMPRISONED ENUGU LAWMAKER, BRIGHT NGENE The ongoing Nigeria Bar Association, NBA, conference in Enugu, on Monday witnessed a large number of protesters pleading for the release of an imprisoned NBA member and lawmaker in the Enugu State House of Assembly, Hon. Bright Ngene. Bright Ngene of the Labour Party who represents …

FEAR GRIPS PDP AS APC TARGETS MORE GOVERNORS Amidst the tense situation already ravaging the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the elective convention planned for November this year, another round of tension is said to be gripping leaders of the opposition party over indications that it is set to lose more governors to the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC). Information …

NIGERIA’S JUSTICE SYSTEM FAILING THE POOR, FAVOURING THE RICH – SULTAN OF SOKOTO The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has voiced serious concern that Nigeria’s justice system is tilting in favour of the wealthy while leaving the poor to suffer, News360 Nigeria reports. Speaking on Sunday in Enugu at the Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), …

There is disquiet following the proposed salary increase for President Bola Tinubu, governors, ministers and other government officials in the country. The Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC, penultimate Monday revealed moves to review upwards the remuneration of government officials. The RMAFC Chairman, Mohammed Shehu, who spoke with journalists in Abuja, described current earnings of Nigerian President, Governors, Ministers …

I WILL CONTEST FOR PRESIDENCY IN 2027 – ATIKU Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said he will contest the 2027 presidential election, dismissing speculations that he may withdraw from the race. He also used the opportunity to defend the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, stressing that although it could not influence the outcome of recent by-elections, it remains a …

DANGOTE, OTHERS ADJUST PETROL DEPOT PRICES TO ₦823 PER LITRE Three operators – Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Aiteo and AA Rano – weekend, adjusted the depot prices of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol to N823 per litre from N821 per litre as crude oil rises to $67 per barrel from $65 per barrel in the international market. Dangote …