APC Mocks Atiku Over PDP Exit The spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka has described former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as “Nigeria’s incomparable political wanderer”. Abubakar announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in a letter dated July 14, addressed to his ward chairman in Jada, Jada LGA of Adamawa state. In a post on X on Wednesday, Morka criticised the former vice-president for what he called a repeated pattern of abandoning his party in pursuit of his presidential ambition. “Yet again, Atiku uses his revolving door out of the PDP for the third time… all…
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Man Who Offered N1.5m For Release of ‘Kidnapper’ Arrested Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police operatives have arrested Yahaya Saleh for allegedly attempting to bribe investigators to secure the release of a suspected kidnapper. FCT Police Commissioner, CP Saka Ajao Adewale, informed newsmen on Wednesday that Saleh offered N1.5 million to police officers handling the kidnapping case. The arrest was made by the command’s Scorpion Squad, which is investigating a kidnapping syndicate active in the FCT and surrounding areas. Adewale explained that the 40-year-old Saleh approached the investigators, attempting to compromise the case and secure the unlawful release of one of…
BREAKING: Many Feared Killed As Terrorists Attack Plateau Community, Burn Houses Not less than 27 people, including women and farmers, were killed on Monday by terrorists who launched a fresh attack on the Bindi-Jebbu area of the Tahoss community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The assailants, suspected to be armed herdsmen, reportedly invaded the community in the early hours of Monday, shooting sporadically and setting homes ablaze. Scores of villagers were also injured in the attack, with many said to be currently receiving treatment at various hospitals, including Jos University Teaching Hospital and Plateau Hospital. The Chairman…
Buba Galadima Blows Hot, Says Buhari Was Drafted Into Politics To Stop Yorubas From Retaking Ilorin From Fulanis A prominent chieftain of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima has revealed that the late President Muhammadu Buhari’s foray into politics was never his idea but a strategic move to halt an attempt by the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) to dislodge Fulani structures in Ilorin. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Tuesday, Galadima explained that some northern leaders felt the need to take drastic action when the OPC mobilised heavily in the early years of the Fourth Republic. He…
Pastor Udofia To Clerics: Until You Get People’s Attention, Don’t Waste Your Anointing Pastor I.O. Udofia of The Apostolic Church Nigeria, FCT Field, has warned pastors not to waste their anointing on unserious people. The Nyanya Area Superintendent made this call on Sunday during the dedication of Pastor Inyene Child, Master Mmekutmfon, at The Apostolic Church Kado Area Headquarters, while preaching on the topic ‘That Same Man’, with the Act 3:1-6, Peter asked for the attention of the lame man, but in Acts 14:8-10 the man that was born lame focus on Paul and his faith was increased without being…
BREAKING: FG Declares Public Holiday In Honour Of Late Buhari In futherance to the seven days of National mourning declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, the Federal Government has declared Tuesday, 15 July, 2025, as a Public Holiday in honour of the late former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, following the approval of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. The Minister stated that the holiday is a mark of respect for the late President’s service to…
FULL LIST: Important Things Buhari Will Be Remembered For It is better to remember certain things about Muhammadu Buhari’s presidency, which spanned eight years, and left a lasting impact on Nigeria. Here are ten key things Buhari will be remembered for: 1. Anti-Corruption Efforts: Buhari’s administration focused on combating corruption, recovering stolen funds, and ensuring public resources were used efficiently. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was strengthened to tackle graft at all levels of government. This is one thing Buhari will be remembered for. 2. Security Measures: Buhari’s government made significant strides in combating Boko Haram, reclaiming territories,…
BREAKING: Many Casualties In Church Shooting At least two people were killed when a shooter opened fire at the Richmond Road Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky, U.S. A 72-year-old woman and a 32-year-old woman were killed in a shooting Sunday. Confirming the shooting, Kentucky Police, in a statement, said, “Kentucky State Police is aware of a trooper-involved shooting incident that occurred on July 13, 2025, at 11:36 a.m. in Fayette County. The suspect shot a trooper and then fled the scene, ending up at the Richmond Road Baptist Church, at which time KSP and Lexington Police Dept.” The police said…
BREAKING: Prominent Nigerian King Is Dead After 65 Years On The Throne The revered paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, has passed away at the age of 91, marking the end of an extraordinary reign that spanned more than six decades. Oba Adetona, who ascended the throne on April 2, 1960, was one of Nigeria’s longest-reigning and most respected monarchs. He was a distinguished member of the royal House of Anikinaiya and a towering figure in the nation’s traditional institution. A palace source confirmed the monarch’s passing on Sunday, revealing that he died…
We’re Not In Senate To Make Money – Says Akpabio Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said lawmakers are not in the Senate to make money, but to make sacrifices for future generations. Akpabio spoke during Wednesday plenary while contributing to a debate on the general principles of the bill for an Act to amend the Electricity Act, 2023. The bill was sponsored by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Power, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (APGA, Abia South). The Senate President said, “People think we are here in the Senate to make money, not knowing that we are here to sacrifice…