Nigeria’s U-20 national football team, the Flying Eagles, put up a spirited performance to defeat their Egyptian counterparts 2-1 in an international friendly match on Tuesday evening, signaling their preparedness ahead of the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The match, played at the Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria, was part of […]
Inside the Heated Confrontation Between Minister Tuggar and Bauchi Deputy Governor: Insider Reveals Shocking Details
Fresh details have emerged regarding the reported public altercation between Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, and the Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Rt. Hon. Mohammed Auwal Jatau. The incident, which has sparked widespread debate and concern within political circles, allegedly took place during an official federal government engagement in Bauchi State earlier […]
2027 Political Calculations: Coalition Talks – A Path to Redemption or Mere Political Rhetoric?
As the 2027 general elections loom on the horizon, Nigeria’s political landscape is already simmering with realignments, speculative alliances, and strategic positioning. At the center of the latest political discourse is the growing momentum toward the formation of a broad coalition to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and possibly wrest power from President […]
Why Northern Nigeria Is Skeptical of Tinubu’s Census Plans – Senator Shehu Sani Explains
Former Kaduna Central Senator and civil rights advocate, Shehu Sani, has shed light on the growing skepticism in Northern Nigeria surrounding the upcoming national population census under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Speaking during a press briefing in Kaduna on Tuesday, Sani expressed concerns that the region’s apprehension stems from fears of marginalization, mistrust in […]
Why President Tinubu Set Up Census Committee – Minister Bagudu Explains
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, has provided insight into the rationale behind the recent constitution of a high-powered committee on the forthcoming national population and housing census by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to Bagudu, the decision to set up the committee is rooted in the administration’s desire to ensure […]
Edo PDP Refutes Dan Orbih’s Allegations on Dissolution of Zonal Committee Executives
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed recent claims by the party’s National Vice Chairman (South-South), Chief Dan Orbih, over the dissolution of zonal committee executives, describing his assertions as “misleading, self-serving, and a gross misrepresentation of internal party decisions.” The state PDP leadership made its position known in a […]
How the Mahmuda Terrorist Group Emerged: Senate Was Warned in 2022
A new and dangerous terrorist group known as “Mahmuda” has reportedly emerged in Nigeria, raising fresh concerns about national security and counterterrorism strategies. The group, whose activities are said to be rapidly spreading across parts of the North-East and North-West, is believed to have links to other extremist networks and is allegedly responsible for a […]
Abia Monarch Alleges Government Grants and Loans Going to Non-Farmers
A traditional ruler in Abia State has raised concerns over the federal government’s agricultural intervention programs, alleging that grants and loans meant to support genuine farmers are being diverted to individuals with no involvement in agriculture. His Royal Majesty, Eze Chukwuemeka Onuoha, the traditional ruler of Umuekwule kingdom in Umuahia North Local Government Area, made […]
“He Was An Advocate For Peace” – Goodluck Jonathan Mourns Pope Francis
Former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis, describing the late pontiff as a global symbol of peace, humility, and justice. In a heartfelt tribute issued on Saturday, Jonathan eulogized the Pope as a moral compass whose leadership inspired people across religious and cultural divides. […]
NiMet Workers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Unfulfilled Agreements
Workers of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) have commenced an indefinite strike action over the federal government’s alleged failure to fulfill agreements reached with the agency’s staff union, crippling operations at the nation’s primary weather forecasting and climate monitoring institution. The industrial action, which began on Monday, was declared by the Amalgamated Union of Public […]