In a searing interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike took direct aim at his longtime political rival, former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, accusing him of hypocrisy, arrogance, and a lack of accountability. The exchange comes amid renewed tensions in Rivers State and […]
Global tech giant Google has launched a new initiative aimed at empowering Nigerian newsrooms with tools, strategies, and artificial intelligence solutions to maximize advertising revenue and embrace digital innovation. The initiative, which is part of Google’s broader push across Sub-Saharan Africa, includes a series of capacity-building workshops and new AI-powered tools tailored to the […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has urged President Bola Tinubu to release the forensic audit report of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), accusing past officials of suppressing the document to shield those allegedly involved in massive corruption. Speaking during a live interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, Wike […]
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has commended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for her decision to legally challenge her suspension from the Nigerian Senate, describing it as a bold and necessary stand in defence of democratic rights. He also praised Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja for what he termed a courageous ruling […]
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 […]
