Hurricane Tinubu: Mass defections ignite one-party state fears

Hurricane Tinubu: Mass defections ignite one-party state fears

AdminOctober 16, 2025

As the 2027 general elections approach, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is strengthening his political dominance in the South, following a wave of defections by governors and influential politicians from the Peoples Democratic Party and other opposition parties to the All Progressives Congress. The development has, however, ignited fears of a one-party state, with opposition leaders […]

Opay to sponsor 20 LASU students with 60m scholarships

AdminOctober 15, 2025

Opay Digital Services Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Lagos State University to sponsor 20 students with scholarships worth ₦60 million over the next 10 years. This was contained in a statement shared on the school’s official WhatsApp channel on Wednesday. The initiative, facilitated under the auspices of the LASU-SDG in collaboration with […]

Govs who criticized me, now in the APC – Wike

AdminOctober 15, 2025

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that the mass defection of party leaders and state governors of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress has justified his support for President Bola Tinubu, as those who once criticized him are now members of the APC. The […]

We won’t negotiate with bandits -Katsina gov

AdminOctober 15, 2025

The Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda, has said his administration will not enter into any negotiations with bandits terrorising parts of the state but remains open to peaceful resolutions initiated by communities. Radda stated this while inaugurating 100 additional members of the Community Watch Corps (C-Watch) in Katsina on Wednesday. He recalled that when […]

Council Of State Approves nomination of Prof. Amupitan As New INEC Chairman

AdminOctober 9, 2025

The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from the North-Central as the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). President Bola Tinubu presented Amupitan as the nominee to fill the vacant position, following Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s exit. Yakubu served from 2015 till October 2025. A […]

Armed Robbery Gang Behind Death of Arise News Staff, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, Arrested — Police

AdminOctober 9, 2025

The Nigeria Police have arrested twelve members of an armed robbery gang allegedly responsible for the violent attack that led to the death of Arise News staff, Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu, in Abuja. According to a police statement, the suspects were apprehended following a series of coordinated intelligence operations and digital tracking of mobile phones stolen […]

Edo Government Sends Clear Message to Land Speculators and Encroachers: Stay Off!

AdminOctober 8, 2025

The attention of the Edo State Government has been drawn to the illegal activities of some land grabbers and encroachers on the Lot A parcel of land (popularly called Coral City) at the Obagie Acquisition, Benin city. This statement serves as a final warning to all land grabbers and encroaches to desist from selling, building, […]

Elon Musk xAI Set to Launch Wikipedia Alternative Grokipedia

AdminOctober 8, 2025

Forbes Billionaire Elon Musk has stated that his AI company xAI is building “Grokipedia” after he and his allies accused Wikipedia of bias. “We are building Grokipedia @xAI,” Musk wrote on his social platform X. “It will be a massive improvement over Wikipedia. Frankly, it is a necessary step towards the xAI goal of understanding the […]

Flying Eagles To Face Argentina After 1-1 draw With Colombia

AdminOctober 8, 2025

Seven-time African champions Nigeria put up an impressive performance against Colombia in the early hours of Monday to reach the Round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA U20 World Cup finals in Chile. Goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt made big saves in the 23rd and 26th minutes to keep the scoreline pristine in Talca, but the Flying […]

First Lady Calls For Early Detection To Battle Cancer Scourge

AdminOctober 8, 2025

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on women to prioritise their health through regular self-examination and timely medical screening as the country joins the rest of the world to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In a message to commemorate the 2025 edition, Mrs Tinubu stressed that early detection remains crucial in saving lives. […]

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