PDP Crisis: Makinde Vows To Stop Vagabonds From Hijacking PDP

…Says He Was Part Of Them But Repented Now Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has vowed to stop those he described as vagabonds from hijacking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). According to the Oyo State governor, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, Sam Anyanwu and their factional members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remain expelled from the party. He made this known during the opening of the New Oyo State PDP...

Electoral Law Reform: Senate Silence After Hours Closed Door Meeting

The stalemate over Electoral Law reform has continued, as the Senate emerged from a five-hour closed-door meeting without addressing journalists on the matter. Recall that a similar closed-door meeting was held last week, leading to the formation of the Ad-hoc Committee to address all concerns expressed by the senators at the closed-door executive session. The Senate had referred the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC bill to a special Ad-hoc Committee and asked members with any...

Tinubu, Oyebanji Commend Ondo’s Developmental Strides At 50

President Bola Tinubu has commended Ondo State for its remarkable and consistent development over the past fifty years, describing the state as a shining example of steady growth and purposeful leadership in the country. Speaking at a colourful ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the creation of Ondo State in Akure, the state capital, on Tuesday, President Tinubu  said Ondo has demonstrated strong dedication to the advancement of democracy and progress, especially in the area of...

Kukah Decries Unprecedented Wave of Killings in Nigeria

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Reverend Matthew Kukah, has issued a stark warning on Nigeria’s deteriorating security situation, describing the daily loss of lives in the country as unparalleled anywhere else in the world. Speaking on Monday in Yola, the Adamawa State capital, at the launch of a book on Governor Ahmadu Fintiri entitled The Man They Could Not Stop, Kukah lamented that the nation’s growing insecurity and religious divisions were threatening its...

Tinubu Celebrates Fela Kuti’s Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid tribute to the late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, following his posthumous recognition with the Recording Academy of America’s Lifetime Achievement Award, marking a historic first for Africa. In a statement titled “Fela Lives: Fela’s Lifetime Achievement Award”, the President described Fela as far more than a musician, portraying him as a fearless advocate for justice whose art reshaped global music and consciousness. “Fela was more than a musician....

Ebonyi Government Sponsors 98 Scholars for Postgraduate Studies in UK

Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, on Monday, ceremonially sent off the second cohort of beneficiaries under the state government’s overseas postgraduate scholarship programme, as they embark on further studies in the United Kingdom. The event took place at the Wilberforce Chuba Okadigbo International Airport in Ezza South Local Government Area, where 98 Ebonyians selected for advanced degree programmes abroad were formally inaugurated before departure. In a statement issued earlier in the day by the...

Abuja Rising Singer Ifunanya Nwangene Dies After Snake Bite

An Abuja-based rising music talent, Ifunanya Nwangene, has died after being bitten by a snake at her residence in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), an incident that has reignited public debate over emergency medical preparedness and access to life-saving treatment in Nigerian hospitals. Nwangene, popularly known as Nanyah, was a soprano with the Amemuso Choir and a former contestant on The Voice Nigeria. She was pronounced dead on 31 January 2026 at the Federal Medical...

Grammy: South Africa’s Tyla Wins Best African Music Performance Award

South African pop sensation Tyla has reaffirmed her growing global influence, winning the Best African Music Performance award at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards held on Sunday, 1 February 2026. The triumph came in a highly competitive field that included some of Africa’s most celebrated music stars. Tyla secured the accolade with her hit single “Push 2 Start”, lifting the trophy ahead of heavyweights such as Burna Boy for “Love”, Davido featuring Omah Lay for...

Nigerian Defence Minister Identifies Lingering Insecurity In Nigeria 

The lingering insecurity in Nigeria has been attributed to the shielding of bandits, terrorists, and other criminal elements from security agencies by individuals and communities. Nigerian Defence Minister, Gen. Christopher Musa (Rtrd) who stated this on Saturday night in Abuja, explained that Nigeria is confronting a complex form of modern conflict that cannot be defeated by military action alone. According to him, criminals often live and operate within communities, disguising themselves as ordinary citizens, which...

Ondo Declares Two Days Public Holiday to Honor 50th Anniversary

In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the creation of Ondo State, the Government of the state has declared Monday, February 2, and Tuesday, February 3, 2026, as public holidays to enable residents to fully participate in activities. Ondo State was created on February 3, 1976, and the 50th anniversary celebrations are expected to feature cultural, social and developmental activities showcasing the heritage and progress of the State. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor,...

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