By Vincent Ekpo A tragic incident has unfolded in the Ajah area of Lagos State, where a 65-year-old transport manager, Chief Augustine Nwalieze, was allegedly murdered by his gateman under circumstances that remain unclear. The deceased, a manager with Okeyson Transport, was reportedly attacked on Sunday morning at his residence shortly after preparing to attend church service.A family member, who... Read more
Day: April 27, 2026
PDP Blames APC, Tinubu for Potential 2027 Election Violence, Defends Makinde’s Remarks
By Kelechi Onyekachi, Abuja A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress and the Federal Government of bearing responsibility for any violence that may occur before, during, or after the 2027 general elections. The party also defended Governor Seyi Makinde’s controversial reference to the historic “Operation Wetie,” insisting it was misinterpreted. In a statement... Read more
Armed Group Establishes Parallel Rule in Sokoto Communities as Police Deny Claims
By Bashir Lawal, Sokoto Concerns are mounting over reports that suspected Lakurawa jihadists have taken control of at least 11 communities in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, imposing a parallel system of authority in the region. The affected communities including Sanyinna, Mogonho, and Salewa are said to be under the influence of the armed group, which residents claim... Read more
Wike-Aligned PDP Faction Rejects Ibadan Summit, Insists on Independent Presidential Bid
By Halima Abubakar, Abuja The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has disowned the recent opposition summit in Ibadan, declaring that it will not participate in any coalition that requires it to adopt another party’s presidential candidate. Speaking in Abuja, the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Jungudo Haruna Mohammed,... Read more
Accord Party Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum Over ‘Impersonation’ at Ibadan Opposition Summit
By Ibrahim Garba, Abuja The Accord Party has demanded immediate clarification from key opposition figures over what it described as the unauthorised use of its identity during the recent opposition summit in Ibadan, warning of possible legal action. National Chairman of the party, Prof. Chris Imumolen, raised the alarm over the alleged inclusion of the party’s name and symbols in... Read more
VIDEO: “I am not a pedophile. You are a disgrace.”
President Trump lashes out at CBS anchor Norah O’Donnell after she reads the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooter’s manifesto on 60 Minutes, his first interview since the assassination attempt. Source: 60 Minutes | Youtube
Gunmen Kill Four, Abduct Two in Renewed Attack on Benue Community
By Terna Iorapuu, Makurdi Fresh violence has erupted in Benue State as suspected armed militia attacked Sati-Ikov community in Ushongo Local Government Area, killing four persons including three mourners and abducting two others. The victims were reportedly ambushed on Saturday night while returning from a burial ceremony, in what residents say is part of a disturbing pattern of attacks in... Read more
Nigerian Navy Mobilises Warships, Air Assets for Major Gulf of Guinea Security Drill
By Sadiq Bello, Abuja The Nigerian Navy has commenced a large-scale deployment of naval and air assets for Exercise Obangame Express 2026, a multinational maritime security operation involving over 30 countries aimed at tackling transnational crimes in the Gulf of Guinea. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Director of Naval Information, Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed that the Navy has... Read more
NDC Moves to Court Obi, Kwankwaso with Joint Ticket Proposal Ahead of PrimariesSays absence at Ibadan summit due to late notice
By Chukwudi Nnaji, Abuja ABUJA — As political realignments gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, the newly registered Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is making strategic moves to attract key opposition figures, including Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) counterpart, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, into a potential joint presidential ticket. Emerging signals... Read more
Don Calls for Reform, Not Scrapping of Social Science Courses
By Nnamdi Eze, Abuja The President of the Congress of University Academics (CONUA), Dr. Niyi Sunmonu, has urged the Federal Government to reform rather than scrap social science courses. Reacting to proposed changes, Sunmonu said: “What should be on the table is the evolution of courses… not total scrapping.” He emphasised the need to update curricula to reflect technological advancements.“Education... Read more
























































