Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said he will not support Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma for Senate President after the 2027 general elections. Wike made the statement on Monday during an appearance on TVC’s Journalists’ Hangout, amid his ongoing disagreement with Uzodimma and some All Progressives Congress governors over his proposed … Read more
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has revealed how the G-5 governors worked to prevent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar from securing votes in some South-South states during the 2023 election. Wike disclosed this on Monday during an interview on TVC’s Journalists’ Hangout, saying the group deliberately allowed Labour Party … Read more
The Federal Government has threatened to shut the Lagos section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway within two weeks if motorists and other road users fail to comply with safety regulations. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Olufemi Dare, issued the warning on Monday during an inspection of the highway, citing persistent safety breaches, … Read more
Africa’s richest man and founder of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has joked about viral social media posts by new Nigerian shareholders demanding a “board meeting” and confirmed plans to list the group’s fertiliser business in 2028. Dangote made the remarks during an interview at the Qatar Economic Forum on Sunday while discussing the group’s ownership … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) will on Thursday re-arraign five suspected members of the Ansaru terrorist group over their alleged involvement in the May 15 abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The suspects are also facing allegations linked to the subsequent killing of two of the abducted … Read more
The National Assembly has transmitted the 2026 Constitution alteration bill to the 36 State Houses of Assembly for consideration, moving the proposed amendments to the next stage of the constitutional review process. The Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, transmitted the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026 on … Read more
Veteran midfielder Axel Witsel has retired from international football after an 18-year career with Belgium, ending his time as the country’s second-most capped player. The 37-year-old made his 140th and final appearance for Belgium in their 2-1 World Cup quarter-final defeat to eventual champions Spain in July. “It’s time to make way for the youngsters … Read more
Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. His son, Olusoji Jacobs, announced his death on Instagram on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. In a statement, the family described the late actor as “The Lion of Lufodo” and appealed to bloggers and social … Read more
Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Bassey S. Ewah, has assumed duty as the new AIG in charge of Zone 11 Headquarters, Osogbo, covering Osun and Oyo States. AIG Ewah officially took over on September 14, 2026, following his posting to the zone. Ewah Brings Extensive Police Experience Born on July 28, 1968, and an indigene of … Read more
The Presidency has described the death of Peter Onwubuariri, Assistant Director of Information and Public Relations at the Presidential Villa, as a major loss to President Bola Tinubu and the State House media department. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said this on Monday during a condolence visit to … Read more