Chukwuma, Okagbue, Storm Onitsha for Princess Njideka Ndiwe, ahead of Saturday’s By-Election

The Governorship candidate of the Young Progressive Party, YPP, Sir Paul Chukwuma, and the Deputy Governorship candidate, Uzu Okagbue, stormed Onitsha North LGA on Saturday, August 9, in style, for Princess Njideka Ndiwe, the YPP candidate for the Onitsha North State Constituency 1, ahead of the by-election on August 16. The Independent National Electoral Commission – INEC, has scheduled August 16th, 2025, for all outstanding by-elections, nationwide. In Anambra State, the Anambra South senatorial zone...

ASUU Calls On Government To Avert Impending Industrial Crisis In Public Universities

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has urged the Federal and State Governments to address long-standing issues of the union to avert an impending industrial crisis in Nigeria’s public universities. The president of the union, Christopher Piwuna, who issued the warning in a press statement, expressed the union’s growing frustration among its members, including poor welfare, inadequate funding, and the government’s failure to honour signed agreements. The union stressed that many teach “on empty...

Security Uncovers Plot To Disrupt Edo By-elections

An alleged plan by suspected cultists to instigate violence during the August 16, 2025, senatorial and House of Representatives by-elections in Edo state has been uncovered. The Edo State Special Security Squad, ESSS, which uncovered the plot,  warned cultists involved in the plot, along with other criminal elements, to abandon such plans, emphasizing that all security agencies in the state would be fully mobilized to ensure hitch-free and peaceful conduct of the elections. Ameloemen Noah,...

General Overseer of Mercy Church Arrested For Cross-Border Drug Trafficking

The founder and General Overseer of The Turn of Mercy Church, Prophet Adefolusho Aanu Olasele (alias Abbas Ajakaiye), has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for masterminding multiple shipments of illicit drugs into Nigeria. The arrest came after he had evaded arrest twice and fled to Ghana to hide since June when operatives started trailing him following the seizure of two shipments of Ghana Loud, a strain of cannabis...

Oyebanji Hails Olubolade’s Virtues, As Jonathan, Others Pay Tribute To Ex-Milad 

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has described the late Ekiti born Navy Captain Caleb Olubolade (rtd) as a gallant officer whose life of patriotism and selfless service to the development and growth of the country cannot be forgotten. ‎Oyebanji spoke at the final funeral service held for the deceased at St John’s Military Church, Bonny Cantonment, Victoria Island, Lagos on Saturday. The burial service was attended by former President Goodluck Jonathan, who was represented...

Jonathan, Atiku Mourn Demise Of Former Agriculture Minister, Ogbeh

He Was an Experienced Politician, a Respected Elder Statesman – Jonathan He Was A Patriot, Principled Politician – Atiku Former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have mourned the demise of former minister of Agriculture, Chief Audu Ogbeh. The former president described Ogbeh as a “distinguished public servant, experienced politician, and respected elder statesman.” In a condolence message issued on Saturday, Jonathan hailed the late Ogbeh’s decades of service to Nigeria, noting that...

9mobile Relaunches as T2 to Revive Brand

Nigeria’s fourth-largest telecom operator, 9mobile, has officially rebranded to T2, marking what the company describes as the start of “a bold new chapter” in its history. The unveiling took place on Friday at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, during a corporate event tagged ‘Tech Meets Tenacity’, attended by industry leaders, government officials, and top entertainers. The transformation sees the company swap its signature green for an orange colour, signalling a fresh direction for its...

Enugu Revenue Head Clarifies Taxes, Emphasizes Transparent Use of Public Resources

In a bid to address rising public concerns and social media speculations about taxation in Enugu State, the Executive Chairman of the Enugu State Internal Revenue Service (ESIRS), Emmanuel Nnamani, has provided clarifications on the government’s tax policies. During a press briefing in Enugu, Nnamani dismissed what he described as “false and misleading claims” and reassured residents that the government’s fiscal operations are firmly rooted in law, transparency, and public good. Clarifying Misinformation and Affirming...

NIHSA Puts 832 Communities In Nigeria On Flood Alert

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NIHSA, has issued a fresh flood alert for 198 LGAs across 32 states and the FCT. The alert is part of NIHSA’s ongoing efforts to mitigate the growing impact of seasonal flooding, which continues to displace thousands and damage infrastructure annually. The alert, with reference No: 32-25-003-06, was issued by the Agency’s Director General, Mr Umar Ibrahim, following rising river levels and persistent rainfall across the country. According to the...

2027: PDP Warns Members Over Endorsing Tinubu, Threatens Sanctions

The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a forceful warning to party members who have overtly supported President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid for 2027, denouncing such actions as “anti-party” and constitutionally impermissible. In a statement released on Friday by National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba, the NWC declared it had “reviewed the anti-party activities of certain members of the party, particularly those endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in...

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