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I’M VERY WELL – WIKE FIRES BACK AT CRITICS The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has denied rumours about his health, saying he is perfectly fine and full of energy. The former Rivers State Governor has also responded to critics questioning his public appearances with his son, insisting that there is nothing wrong with his actions. In …

STAMPEDE DURING CASH DISTRIBUTION LEAVES THREE DEAD, 21 INJURED IN BORNO Three persons were confirmed dead and 21 others injured following a stampede during a humanitarian cash distribution exercise organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and UNICEF in Bama, Borno State. According to eyewitnesses that Spoke to Zagazola Makama, the tragic incident occurred on May 15 …

Political commentators have increasingly linked the growing inefficiency and complacency within Nigeria’s legislative system to the lack of constitutional term limits for members of parliament.They argue that this legislative loophole has enabled some lawmakers to maintain their positions for decades, fostering a culture of entitlement and political stagnation.They argue that without a set cap on the number of terms a …

SHADOW GOVT: LEAVE UTOMI ALONE – LAOLU AKANDE TELLS DSS A former presidential spokesperson and political analyst, Mr. Laolu Akande, has dismissed fears surrounding Professor Pat Utomi’s proposed shadow government, describing it as a harmless expression of political thought rather than a threat to national security. Akande made the remarks on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, …

TINUBU RESPONDS TO LETTER FROM MALIAN LEADER President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a message to Malian leader General Assimi Goita, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to supporting Mali’s democratic transition and deepening economic ties between the two nations, declaring that West African countries are stronger when united. The President spoke on Thursday in Abuja while receiving the Letter of Credence from the …

GALE OF DEFECTION: WHAT REALLY IS WRONG WITH THE PDP? A gale is sweeping through Nigeria’s opposition — not the gale of power, but of desertion. And no party is bleeding faster than the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Every day, a governor jumps ship. Every week, a senator waves goodbye. And every month, a former stakeholder becomes a latter-day critic. …

MOST HATED POLITICIANS IN NIGERIAN HISTORY If there’s one thing that unites Nigerians across ethnic, religious, and political lines, it’s our collective anger towards politicians who have made life unbearable for the average citizen. Many of these politicians stole billions without shame, others turned the country into their personal ATM. A few even had the audacity to rule with an …

DEFENCE CHIEF EXPOSES REASON BEHIND RISING TERRORISM IN NIGERIA, REVEALS TINUBU’S DIRECTIVE Nigeria’s Defence Chief, General Christopher Musa, has blamed the country’s porous borders for the rising wave of terrorist attacks. According to him, armed groups fleeing the Sahel are sneaking into Nigeria and causing more violence. He made this known on Friday after a security meeting with President Bola …

NANS PRESIDENT DRAGS SEYI TINUBU, DSS TO COURT, DEMANDS ₦38.3BN The President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Atiku Abubakar Isah, has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking enforcement of his fundamental human rights and demanding over ₦38 billion in damages. Filed on May 14, 2025, and marked Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/966/2025, the …

ENUGU GOVT LAUNCHES LARGE-SCALE WATER PROJECT The Enugu State Government has announced the commencement of a large-scale water infrastructure project aimed at connecting all households within the Enugu metropolis to its central water supply system. The project, titled the ‘Water Last-Mile Connection Project’, is part of the government’s broader efforts to ensure the consistent delivery of clean, safe, and reliable …