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APC forms a core coordinating committee ahead of the national convention

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has established a central coordination committee for its 2026 National Convention, in an effort to ensure a smooth and well-organised party congress. The committee was revealed in a statement signed by APC National Secretary Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru. Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has been chosen Chairman of the committee, … Read more

ADC National Chair, David Mark, says Nigerians are suffering worse under the APC government

David Mark, National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), claims that Nigerians have suffered more under the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government than under any previous administration. Mark made the statement on Monday during the party’s policy and manifesto committee’s inauguration in Abuja. He claimed that the APC government’s policies contributed to and … Read more

Nyesom Wike anticipated the future and took a political risk, according to Ikwerre, the former LG chair

Samuel Nwanosike, former Chairman of Rivers State’s Ikwerre Local Government Area, has branded the Federal Capital Territory Minister’s choice to back President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 elections as a political danger. In a recent conversation with media, Nwanosike, as captured in a viral video, stated that the Rivers people are now benefiting from the … Read more

The presidency and experts react as Nigerian banks’ 10% withholding tax on interest creates controversy

Nigerians and investors have expressed rising dissatisfaction with the implementation of a 10% Withholding Tax (WHT) on interest earned from savings and short-term investments. Over the last three days, many dissatisfied investors have flocked to social media sites, particularly X, to express their discontent, as numerous fintech banks began deducting the 10% WHT on earned … Read more

Wike and labour unions settle conflict

Organised labour and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, have achieved an agreement that ends their disagreement, allowing affected employees to resume work immediately. This development was informed to all NLC and TUC affiliates in Abuja via a circular published on Tuesday. The circular was jointly signed by the TUC … Read more

LASTMA saves driver trapped inside collapsed truck

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has confirmed the rescue of a truck driver who was trapped within the tractor head of an overturned containerised truck on the Shagamu Road axis of Oke Gbegun, close Lagos State Polytechnic, LASPOTECH, in Ikorodu. The incident, which occurred around midnight, was revealed in a message sent on … Read more

‘You would have been shot’ – Aisha Yesufu criticises Onanuga for’shoot at sight’ comment

Aisha Yesufu, a human rights activist, has slammed President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, for making the’shoot at sight’ comment. In a message released on her verified X handle on Sunday, Yesufu stated that Onanuga and his ilk are the worst type of individuals. The co-convener of the BringBackOurGirls Movement … Read more

Plateau LG boss suspends mining activities and enforces curfew due to frequent attacks

Amalau Samuel Amalau, the Chairman of Plateau State’s Bokkos Local Government Area, has announced the immediate halt of all mining activity, legal and illicit, in the council. The decision came after a renewed wave of attacks on local miners, which resulted in the deaths of youths by gunmen suspected of being Fulani militia members. Amalau, … Read more

Blackburn Rovers endure Alebiosu injury blow

According to sources, Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Alebiosu may have to miss some time due to a hamstring issue. Alebiosu suffered the injury during Blackburn Rovers’ defeat to Hull City on Saturday. The Nigerian international was replaced at halftime. It’s the latest blow for the right-back, who suffered a leg injury while playing for Nigeria … Read more