Tinubu Mourns as Chimamanda Adichie Loses Son
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed heartfelt condolences to celebrated author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr Ivara Esege, following the tragic loss of their young son. In a personally signed statement released on Thursday, the President said he deeply empathises with the family’s pain, noting that he understands the weight of such a […]
NNPP Affirms Kwankwaso’s Expulsion; Lifts Kano Gov’s Suspension, Appoints Him National Chairman
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has reversed the indefinite suspension earlier placed on Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, after completing an internal probe into allegations of misconduct. The decision was disclosed on Tuesday in a statement issued by the party’s National Chairman, Dr. Agbo Gilbert Major. According to the NNPP, the move followed […]
‘I Was Stripped and Dragged Through Benin Streets’ — Don Pedro Obaseki Narrates Ordeal
Don Pedro Obaseki, a cousin of former Edo State governor Godwin Obaseki, has recounted a harrowing ordeal in which he was allegedly abducted, assaulted, and publicly humiliated by men he described as political thugs. Speaking in a video broadcast by Africa Independent Television on Sunday, Obaseki said the incident happened at about 11:30 a.m. while […]
PDP Reacts to Maiduguri Mosque Explosion, Blames Rising Insecurity in Nigeria
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the deadly explosion that rocked a mosque at Gamboru Market in Maiduguri, Borno State, describing it as a grim sign of worsening insecurity across the country. According to reports, the blast occurred on Wednesday while worshippers were observing prayers inside the mosque. The explosion triggered panic in the […]
Tinubu Government Announces Christmas, New Year Public Holidays
The Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially announced public holidays for the 2025 Christmas and New Year celebrations. According to a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, December 25 and 26, 2025, have been set aside to observe Christmas Day and Boxing Day, while […]
Doris Ogala Arrest: VeryDarkMan Threatens to Release Explosive Evidence
Controversial social media activist Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, has warned that he will release what he claims to be explosive and criminal evidence against two prominent clerics if Nollywood actress Doris Ogala is not released from detention by Tuesday, December 23, 2025. According to reports, the influencer made the declaration on Sunday via […]