Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has stirred fresh debate over Nigeria’s political future by declaring that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not secure re-election in 2027. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme, El-Rufai insisted that his analysis points to the president finishing in third place. “I have done the maths, I have […]
Nigerian striker, Paul Onuachu has expressed his disappointment after Trabzonspor were held to a 1-1 draw by Samsunspor in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday. Onuachu gave the home side the lead in the 16th minute with a fine finish, continuing his impressive scoring form since returning from injury. The towering forward looked set […]
Press Statement Monday 1 September 2025 FCT ABUJA The attention of the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has been drawn to comments made by the former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, in a television interview on Sunday. In that interview, he alleged, falsely, that the ONSA coordinates a policy of […]
Reports have circulated in recent weeks claiming that Nigeria has discovered lithium deposits valued at $12 trillion. However, findings from credible sources suggest that the figure is a significant exaggeration. Industry experts and government data put the actual worth of the country’s lithium resources at far lower levels, though still substantial enough to attract […]
A Finnish court has sentenced Simon Ekpa, a prominent figure linked to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to six years in prison after finding him guilty of terrorism-related offences and aggravated tax fraud. The ruling, delivered by the Päijät-Häme District Court, marks a major legal milestone in Finland’s efforts to clamp down on […]
The National Secretary of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), Peter Ameh, has criticised Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s decision to resume office at the Rivers State Government House, describing it as a political retreat that undermines the struggle for democracy and state autonomy. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Ameh said he […]
A government-backed relief distribution turned tragic in Suleja, Niger State, on Sunday, August 31, when a desperate crowd of residents overpowered security officials and looted food supplies, leaving several people injured in the ensuing stampede. Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred at an open field in the town, where residents had gathered from early morning […]
Watching Politics Today with Seun Okinbaloye on Channels Television is usually an intellectual delight for me a rare chance to hear directly from the political actors shaping Nigeria. But on one recent episode, I was unsettled. Adewole Adebayo, the Social Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, spoke with brilliance and eloquence, his words measured and his delivery […]
As Lagos State commemorates September as Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Month, fresh data from the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has revealed the scale of interventions carried out between August 2024 and July 2025. According to the report, the agency attended to more than 400 clients monthly and recorded 3,685 cases […]
A Lagos-based human rights lawyer, Festus Ogun, has clarified that his lawsuit against Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu over being blocked on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) is not aimed at financial gain but at protecting his fundamental rights. Speaking during a live interview on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Monday, Ogun said he […]
