The Niger State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Barrister Murtala Mohammed, the State Legal Adviser, has officially resigned from the party after 27 years of dedicated service. His decision, which took many party faithful by surprise, was conveyed in a formal letter dated July 4, 2025, addressed to the PDP Ward Chairman […]
Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau has expressed dissatisfaction with previous constitutional amendment exercises in Nigeria, stating that they have consistently failed to address the country’s most pressing governance issues. Barau, who also chairs the Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, made the remarks as the National Assembly begins a fresh round […]
Dozens of mourners gathered in Portugal on Thursday, July 4, to pay their final respects to Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, who both died tragically in a car crash in northwestern Spain earlier this week. The sombre event took place in their hometown of Gondomar, near Porto, at […]
A prominent Ijaw leader and Convener of the South-South Reawakening Group (SSRG), Joseph Ambakederimo, has called on Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, and suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to accelerate development in the South-South region. Speaking in Port […]
Former Arsenal and Ghana international footballer Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, the UK’s Metropolitan Police confirmed on Friday. The charges stem from complaints filed by three women and relate to incidents alleged to have occurred between 2021 and 2022. In a statement released on […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has launched a scathing critique against political figures and former public office holders who are already leading a coalition against President Bola Tinubu’s administration just 18 months into his tenure. Speaking at a public event, Wike questioned the sincerity and integrity of those who […]
Nigerian author and feminist icon Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has issued a heartfelt appeal to young women, urging them not to enter marriage out of desperation or social pressure but to make thoughtful and deliberate choices. Speaking at a recent interactive session with students, the award-winning writer, known for her advocacy on gender equality […]
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu felicitates His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin I), on his 90th birthday on July 5 and the first anniversary of his coronation as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland on July 12. At 90, His Majesty embodies the rare blend of age-old wisdom, service, and […]
Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and 14th Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has issued a stark warning about Nigeria’s deteriorating economic and humanitarian conditions, calling on the country’s leadership to reflect on their commitment to the people. Speaking at a public forum, Sanusi questioned whether Nigerian leaders genuinely care for […]
The Oyo State Government has directed 202 teachers who were not absorbed into the Post-Primary Schools Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) to report back to their Local Government Universal Basic Education Authorities (LGUBEAs) immediately. Failure to comply may result in salary withholding. The Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB), Dr. Nureni […]
