There is an immediate need to improve Nigeria’s transport system, according to former vice president Atiku Abubakar. This was Atiku’s official X handle where he made the call on Thursday in response to the Abuja-Kaduna train derailment. According to XANDERTECH, multiple cars were toppled and passengers were in a state of fear after a passenger … Read more
Derrick Oritsematosan Agberen, a human rights activist, has warned Governor Sheriff Oborevwori not to have “lavish and unnecessary celebrations” in honour of Delta State’s 34th anniversary. The governor should use the anniversary to reflect on the state government’s “subpar performance” and its detrimental effects on the lives of regular inhabitants, according to Agberen’s open letter … Read more
In the midst of internal strife and discussions Although certain states, including Kano, have voiced their disagreement, the majority of northern state chapters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have accepted the decision to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South. The zoning system has been warmly received in Jigawa, Katsina, Gombe, Kebbi, Kaduna, … Read more
Nelson Idoko, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Forum for Integrity, called the demonstration outside NNPC Towers by a group identifying themselves as Niger Delta Youths “laughable and stage-managed” during a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja. Protesters had called for Ojulari to step down as CEO and appointed a candidate from the Niger Delta … Read more
Mining marshals have been ordered by Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, to secure an illicit gold mine in Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, in order to prevent any environmental risks. Segun Tomori, the Minister’s Special Assistant on Media, signed a statement on Wednesday that provided this information. The previous operation, which took place on … Read more
Saudi Arabia has issued a strong warning to anyone planning to participate in the Hajj in 2026 without the proper documentation. Violators will be subject to severe punishments, including a fine of ₦8.2 million and jail time. During a virtual conference to discuss preparations for the 2019 trip, the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah … Read more
Namadi’s Aide Another boon for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election campaign, according to Mr. Garba Muhammad Al-Hadejawi, Senior Special Assistant on New Media to JIgawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, is the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) position to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South. In response to … Read more
The Police Public Relations Officer, Ekiti State Command, Sunday Abutu, a superintendent of police, listed the two 35-year-old men as Bamisaye Abiodun and Olaniyi Jamiu. Abutu said in a statement in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday that the duo were nabbed by operatives from the command’s Rapid Response Squad on 18th August, 2025, following a credible … Read more
Detained Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP, Abba Kyari, has been petitioned for presidential clemency by lawyers representing The Blue Pen. President Bola Tinubu has been asked to consider the request. In their request for a presidential pardon, Kyari’s attorneys highlighted his track record of service in Nigeria’s battle against terrorism and violent crime. The open … Read more
After Hon. Aondona Dajoh resigned as speaker, the Benue State House of Assembly appointed Makurdi North Constituency representative Hon. Alfred Berger to the position on Sunday. During an extraordinary plenary session presided over by Hon. Lami Ogenyi, Deputy Speaker, Berger took the oath of office. He reassured parliamentarians that he would work along with his … Read more