Former governor and Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has broken his silence regarding the ongoing political tensions in his home state, confirming that the suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, visited him in Abuja seeking reconciliation. The relationship between Wike and Fubara has been strained since late 2023, when a deepening […]
Nigeria has generated nearly ₦7 billion in mining license fees in the first quarter of the year, according to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake. The minister made this disclosure while speaking at the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Forum in Paris, France. Dr. Alake attributed the significant growth in […]
In a brief ceremony held at the State House in Abuja, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in newly appointed commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and members of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) earlier today. The inauguration took place just before the commencement of the ongoing Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, […]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has called on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South. He warned that failing to do so would risk a repeat of the internal crises that contributed to the party’s defeat in the […]
The Point Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced an urgent review of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) following a wave of complaints from candidates and parents about technical glitches and a record number of low scores. The controversy erupted after JAMB released the 2025 UTME results, revealing that over 1.5 […]
Four-time Grand Slam champion, Naomi Osaka’s impressive clay-court run came to a dramatic end at the Italian Open on Monday, as she fell to American rising star Peyton Stearns in a tense three-set encounter. The match, which lasted two hours and 43 minutes, saw Stearns prevail 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(4) to reach her first WTA […]
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has expressed confidence that Plateau State will overcome its challenges and reclaim its lost glory. He made this declaration during the 2025 interdenominational service marking the conclusion of the RCCG Northern Region Ministers and Workers Conference, held at the […]
Former Nigerian Senator and media mogul, Ben Murray-Bruce, has declared that Nigerian music superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has the potential to become the Governor of Osun State in the future. Speaking in a recent episode of his popular “Common Sense” series, Murray-Bruce praised Davido’s political awareness, family background, and influence, suggesting the […]
Monday Lines (2) The shame of Ibadan-Ife-Ilesa road By Lasisi Olagunju (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 12 May, 2025). Mr Dele Alake represents Ekiti State in the Federal Executive Council. Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola represents Osun State in the Federal Executive Council. Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo represents Ondo State in the Federal Executive Council. All […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced its intention to question former Niger Delta militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, following the circulation of a viral video that appears to show him being sprayed with naira notes at a public event. The video, reportedly captured during Tompolo’s 54th […]
