Gov. Makinde: No ₦50bn Fund for Ibadan Blast
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has rejected claims that he received ₦50 billion from President Bola Tinubu to manage the aftermath of the January 2024 Ibadan explosion, describing the allegation as false and misleading. The governor challenged former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, to provide evidence supporting the claim or desist from spreading unfounded allegations. […]
Results Will Deliver 2027 Re-Election — Gov. Otti
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has expressed strong confidence ahead of the 2027 governorship election, describing the contest as one that will be far less demanding than the 2023 race. The governor said his optimism is rooted in the performance of his administration so far, stressing that tangible achievements not campaign promises will define his […]
2027: Wike Declares Backing for Tinubu’s Re-Election
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term ambition, declaring that his loyalty to the President remains firm and unchanged. Wike made the pledge on Saturday while addressing Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders in Ochigba, Rivers State, during an end-of-year thanksgiving service […]
Minister of Defence Urges Nigerians to Unite as Family to Defeat Insecurity
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd.), has said Nigeria can only overcome insecurity across the country if citizens work together as one family to eliminate all forms of evil. He stressed that justice is essential for progress and development, noting that lasting peace can only be achieved when fairness prevails in all communities. General […]
Winter weather hits Northeast as new storm system moves across country
Heavy snow blanketed parts of the Northeast on Friday, with the heaviest accumulations stretching from southern Connecticut through the Hudson Valley and into upstate New York. Most of Long Island recorded between 2 and 6 inches of snow. The New York City area saw just under 3 inches of snowfall, with difficult travel conditions expected […]
Tax Reform Laws Take Effect Jan 1, FG Says Amid Dispute
The Federal Government has confirmed that the remaining two of the four recently signed tax reform laws will take effect on January 1, 2026, despite ongoing controversy over alleged alterations to the legislations. Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this after a meeting with President Bola Ahmed […]
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi Urges Nigerians to Coexist with Fulani Herdsmen
Controversial Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has called on Nigerians to live peacefully alongside Fulani herdsmen, emphasizing that they are an integral part of the country. In a video shared on X, Gumi stated that the herdsmen belong to Nigeria and cannot be driven away. He stressed that no group should attempt to force them […]
TIN Won’t Lead to Bank Account Freezes — FG
The Federal Government has dismissed widespread claims that bank accounts without a Tax Identification Number (TIN) will be frozen or automatically debited for tax purposes, assuring Nigerians that such reports are false and misleading. The clarification was issued on Friday by the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee under its public education initiative, “Fact Not Fear.” The committee described assertions […]
Sokoto Airstrike Targets Terrorists, Spares Civilians
The Sokoto State Government has confirmed that a joint military airstrike carried out by Nigerian and United States forces successfully targeted terrorist hideouts in the state, with no civilian casualties recorded. The operation, conducted earlier in the week, took place in Tangaza Local Government Area, a border community that has faced persistent security threats linked […]
Winter Storm Warning Issued as Heavy Snow Targets New York City and Tri-State Area
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued ahead of a powerful storm expected to bring significant snowfall to New York City and the broader Tri-State area from Friday evening into Saturday morning. The National Weather Service placed much of New York City, northern New Jersey, and southern Connecticut under the warning, forecasting what could be […]
