El-Rufai  Denies Saying South Should Produce President In 2027

Former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has denied claims that he said that the southern region of the country should produce the president in 2027. El-Rufai, in a statement posted on Monday on his X, formerly Twitter, noted that the widely circulated claim was false. He clarified that at no time did he make such remarks in any of his speeches, media interviews or on his verified social media platforms. He said, “My...

Passing Of  Bayelsa Deputy Governor — A  Devastating, Inexplicable Loss

…Bayelsa and Nigeria have lost a gem, Gov Abiodun Mourns  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) confirmed the death of Ewhrudjakpo, who is a member of the party. In a statement on Thursday night, the national spokesperson for the PDP, Ini Ememobong, described the death of the deputy governor as “devastating and an inexplicable loss.” “This devastating news has left the National Working Committee led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, and indeed the entire membership of...

Activist Demands Justice For Nine Yola Women Allegedly Murdered By Soldiers 

Comrade Timi Frank, former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has condemned in strong terms the recent killing of nine protesting women in Yola, Adamawa State, by military operatives and demanded justice for the victims. Soldiers had allegedly opened fire on protesting women in the Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa State on Monday. Also, 51 others were said to have been hospitalised where most of them are still receiving treatment...

NAF Hails Alpha Jet Pilots For Displaying Professionalism During Emergency 

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commended the exceptional bravery and professionalism of its Alpha Jet pilots who safely ejected following an in-flight emergency during a post-inspection functional check flight on 6 December 2025, at Nigerian Air Force Base Kainji. Shortly after take-off, the aircraft developed an emergency, prompting the pilots to act swiftly and with remarkable composure. According to a press statement on Sunday by NAF, they expertly manoeuvred the aircraft away from populated...

Nigerian Military Deploys Fighter Jets In Benin Republic Amid Coup Tensions

 …As ECOWAS Condemns Attempted Coup The Nigerian military has deployed fighter aircraft in the Benin Republic following reports of a military coup that claimed to have toppled President Patrice Talon on Sunday. According to security sources, the aircraft took off from Lagos and was sighted operating within the Benin Republic’s airspace as Nigeria intensified aerial surveillance to monitor the fast-developing political and security situation in the neighbouring country. A senior security official noted that the...

Benin Coup: Foreign Affairs Minister, Confirms President Talon Is Safe

Foreign Affairs Minister, Republic of Benin, Shegun Bakari has confirmed that President Patrice Talon is safe, amid reports of a coup in the country. According to Bakari, Benin’s President Patrice Talon is safe and the army is regaining control, after a group of soldiers said they had ousted him from power, the presidency told AFP on Sunday. Confirming the development, Shegun Bakari, Foreign Affairs Minister of the Republic of Benin, said: “Yes, a coup is...

Rivers Speaker, Amaewhule, 15 Other Lawmakers Defect To APC From PDP

The Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, and 15 other lawmakers have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). The speaker announced the decision on Friday in the state’s House of Assembly during a plenary session.  While justifying their decision, the Speaker said the defection is due to a clear division in the PDP. Also during plenary on Thursday, the House unanimously endorsed President Bola Tinubu for...

Kogi: Ododo Visits Victims Of Accident In Hospital

…Assures Govt’s  Readiness To Sustain Support Governor Usman Ododo has visited victims of the tragic road accident that occurred along the Lokoja–Okene highway, which claimed six lives and left several others injured. The Kogi State Governor also paid a solemn condolence visit to the bereaved families, expressing deep sorrow over the heartbreaking incident that cut short the lives of citizens who were returning from the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities commemoration earlier hosted...

U.S. Action Exposes Nigerian Govt’s Reluctance To Fight Terrorism – Timi Frank

…Commends Trump For Stepping In Where Nigerian Leaders Failed Comrade Timi Frank, former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), on Friday accused the Nigerian government of deliberately shielding financiers of terrorism while the country sinks deeper into violence and mass killings. The political activist stated that recent actions by U.S. President Donald J. Trump and the U.S. Congress have “embarrassed and compelled” the Nigerian government to reluctantly take steps it...

Finance, Education Ministers To Appear Before Senate Over Safe School Initiative 

The Ministers of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun and his Education counterpart, Tunji Alausa, have been summoned by the Senate over the failure of the Safe School Initiative. The Senate Ad-hoc committee investigating the collapse of the programme made the move following the adoption of its work plan during a maiden meeting held on Wednesday, at which the ministers were notified to appear before it on Tuesday next week. Summoning the Minister...

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