Pulpit Must Unite, Not Divide — CAN Chairman

The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Taraba State, Very Rev. Dr. Fr. Williams Awoshiri, has cautioned Christian leaders against using the pulpit to promote division, hate speech or political insults, urging restraint and wisdom in preaching. Awoshiri gave the warning on Saturday in his New Year message to Christians and residents […]

APC Chairman Affirms Fubara as Rivers Leader, Backs Re-Election Bid

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has clarified that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is the recognised leader of the party in the state, citing clear provisions of the APC Constitution. Yilwatda made the clarification on Friday night while speaking on Channels Television, explaining that the party’s constitution designates governors of APC-controlled states as […]

Kwankwaso Rules Out Party Alliances Without Top Ticket Ahead of 2027

Rabiu Kwankwaso, national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has declared that he will not join any political party or coalition ahead of the 2027 general election unless offered either the presidential or vice-presidential ticket. Speaking to supporters in Kano on Saturday, the former Kano State governor stressed that negotiations without such terms […]

Gov. Adeleke Demands Full LG Accounts Compliance

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has directed strict adherence to the Osun State Local Government Accounts Administration Law, 2025, which governs the opening, management, and operation of local government accounts. The directive was issued on Saturday through a statement by the governor’s media aide, Olawale Rasheed. Adeleke also praised the Osun State chapter of the National Union of […]

Wike Warns Fubara’s Re-Election Could End His Political Career

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned that his political career would face irreparable damage if Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara secures a second term. Wike made the comments on Saturday during a meeting with stakeholders in Okrika Local Government Area, stressing that a firm decision had been taken regarding the 2027 governorship contest. “We […]

Trump Claims U.S. Launched Major Strike in Venezuela and Captured President Maduro

President Donald Trump said early Saturday that the United States had carried out what he described as a “large-scale strike” in Venezuela and claimed that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife had been captured and removed from the country. Trump made the announcement in a post on his social media platform shortly before 4:30 […]

Power Minister Pledges Reliable and Sustainable Electricity in 2026

The Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government remains committed to delivering reliable, accessible, and sustainable electricity to homes, industries, and businesses nationwide in 2026. Adelabu conveyed the message in his New Year statement, released on Friday in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations, Mr. Bolaji Tunji. “Looking ahead, our focus remains unshakable: […]

Wike: Fubara Won’t Get Second Term in Rivers

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has ruled out any possibility of reconciliation with Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, accusing him of lacking the capacity to provide effective leadership. Wike said any governor who is unable to maintain a functional relationship with local government chairmen, members of the State House of Assembly, […]

Why I Resigned as Finance Minister — Kemi Adeosun Gives Detailed Account

Former Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, has given her most extensive account yet of the circumstances surrounding her resignation from President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet in September 2018, insisting that the decision was driven by principle rather than guilt. Adeosun said she stepped down to protect the integrity of the Office of the Minister of Finance and to allow […]

Orji Kalu Vows to Deliver Abia to APC in 2027 Elections

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has declared his resolve to ensure that the All Progressives Congress (APC) takes control of Abia State in the 2027 general elections. Kalu made the declaration at Ekoli in Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State during his annual New Year visit to the Chairman of the APC in Ebonyi, Chief Stanley Okoro-Emegha. The […]