Governor Otti Slams 19-Year Delay in Abia’s Dry Port Project Governor Alex Otti has expressed deep frustration over the 19-year delay in the execution of the Isiala Ngwa Inland Dry Port (IDP) project in Abia State, originally conceived in 2006. Speaking at a strategic meeting with stakeholders, the Governor described the delay as a major…
Minister Bianca Odumegwu‑Ojukwu Declares No Cause for Alarm After Viral Deportation Claims Bianca Odumegwu‑Ojukwu, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, has dismissed fears stoked by viral social media videos suggesting threats against Nigerians in Ghana. She emphasised that her visit was essential to assess the reality and calm growing anxiety. “Since I arrived, I…
FCTA to Begin Mandatory Hepatitis Screening for Food Handlers in Abuja Initiative Aims to Strengthen Public Health and Food Safety in the FCT The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced a new policy mandating hepatitis screening for all food handlers operating in restaurants, markets, bakeries, and canteens across Abuja. The policy, announced on Tuesday,…
Peter Obi Can Win 2027 If He Returns to PDP Says Jerry Gana A founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Minister of Information, Prof. Jerry Gana, has declared that Peter Obi would defeat any candidate from the North in the 2027 presidential election — if he rejoined the PDP. Gana made…
Federal Government Unveils Major Anti-Drug Plan for Schools In a bold move to combat the rising tide of substance abuse among Nigerian youths, the Federal Government has introduced compulsory drug testing for university students and announced a comprehensive overhaul of the secondary school curriculum to include drug education. The initiative, unveiled today, July 30, 2025,…
U.S. Offers $25 Million Bounty for Venezuela’s President Maduro The United States government has officially declared Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro wanted for drug trafficking, offering a $25 million reward for information leading to his arrest and conviction. This high-profile bounty was announced as part of a renewed crackdown on what the U.S. describes as narco-terrorism…
Fashola Urges Caution on Lagos Street Renaming Controversy Former Lagos State Governor and ex-Minister of Works, Babatunde Fashola, has issued a strong appeal to the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, urging restraint in the ongoing renaming of streets in Lagos State. Fashola emphasized the critical importance of preserving the city’s historical identity and honoring the…
Severo-Kurilsk Flooded After Massive 8.8-Magnitude Earthquake A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia’s Far East early Wednesday, sending tsunami waves across the Pacific Ocean and prompting mass evacuations in multiple countries. The earthquake is one of the most powerful recorded in recent Russian history, shaking regions across the North Pacific with…
Charly Boy Criticizes Renaming of Lagos Bus Stop, Sparks Controversy Veteran entertainer and activist Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has stirred controversy by declaring that Lagos is a no man’s land following the renaming of a popular bus stop in the Bariga area of Lagos State. The Bariga Local Council Development Area recently…
Presidency Reacts to Ministerial Slot Claims by ADC’s Ralph Nwosu The Presidency has dismissed claims by Ralph Nwosu, the former National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), that he was offered three ministerial slots to abandon plans of forming a coalition opposition party. Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu,…
Tinubu Orders Federal Jobs, ₦250K Awards for 200 Exceptional NYSC Members President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the immediate employment of 200 former National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members into the federal civil service and cash awards of ₦250,000 each, recognizing their outstanding service between 2020 and 2023. The announcement was made in Abuja during…
Ayra Starr Reacts to Viral Claim About Roc Nation Contract Clause False Reports Emerge Following Roc Nation Deal Following Ayra Starr’s high-profile five-year management deal with Roc Nation Jay-Z’s entertainment company rumours surfaced online claiming the 22-year-old Nigerian singer is contractually barred from having a boyfriend or starting a family during the contract’s duration. The…
Peter Obi Condemns New $21 Billion Loan as Nigeria’s Debt Climbs to N187 Trillion Tinubu Administration Approves New Foreign and Domestic Loans Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has again decried the relentless borrowing by the Tinubu-led administration, warning of grave long-term consequences for Nigeria’s future. On July 22, 2025, the…
Nigerians Question Lavish Benefits for Families of Late Presidents After Buhari’s Death The Law Behind the Benefits Following the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, Nigerians have turned a critical eye on the extensive benefits granted to families of former presidents and vice presidents. These benefits, enshrined in the Remuneration of Former Presidents and Heads…
Farmers Lament Influx of Imported Grains as Tinubu’s Policy Threatens Local Agriculture Nigerian farmers have raised alarm over the growing influx of imported rice and maize, saying it is driving down prices and threatening the survival of local producers. In separate posts on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), several farmers accused President Bola Ahmed…
Peter Obi to Rejoin PDP for 2027 Presidential Race – Sheriff Reveals Former Borno State Governor and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ali Modu Sheriff, has alleged that the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is preparing to return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to contest in the 2027 general elections….
PDP Engages Peter Obi, Southern Leaders Ahead of 2027 Election Jerry Gana Confirms Strategic Consultations Founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prof. Jerry Gana, has revealed that the opposition party is actively engaging with former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and other influential southern politicians ahead of the 2027 general elections. Gana,…
NIDCOM Chair Abike Dabiri-Erewa Debunks Kemi Badenoch’s Citizenship Claim The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has strongly criticized UK Conservative Party leader and Minister for Business and Trade, Kemi Badenoch, over her controversial claim that Nigerian women cannot pass citizenship to their children. Dabiri-Erewa: “Badenoch’s Statement Is Misleading and Untrue”…
Moses Bliss Begins “The Expression World Tour” with Spirit-Filled Concert in Paris Nigerian gospel sensation Moses Bliss has officially commenced his much-anticipated “Expression World Tour”, delivering a powerful and spirit-filled performance in Paris, France. The concert, held at Cité Royale, marked the beginning of a global worship movement inspired by his recent album, The Expression…
Burna Boy Sparks Marriage Speculation with $2M Ring and Bold Declaration Grammy Winner Shows Off Lavish Ring on “Wedding Finger” Popular Afrobeats artist Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, has once again set social media abuzz—this time by flashing a $2 million luxury ring on his wedding finger, fueling speculation that he may be…
