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Nigerian comedian, Freedom Okpetoritse Atsepoyi, popularly known as Mr Jollof, has apologised after his confrontation with social media commentator, VeryDarkMan caused a disruption aboard a United Nigeria Airlines flight. In a video shared on Instagram on Tuesday, Mr Jollof addressed the incident, insisting he is not prone to violence and only reacted to what he […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has shifted a planned meeting at its national secretariat to Wednesday, following disturbances that interrupted preparations on Tuesday. PDP National Chairman, Tanimu Turaki, SAN, briefed reporters after the incident, saying the party had no option but to delay the session to maintain order and protect participants. “In light […]
World No. 1, Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from this week’s Davis Cup Final 8 in Bologna after medical examinations confirmed swelling in his right hamstring. The 22-year-old, who has won six Grand Slam titles, announced his withdrawal on Tuesday, saying doctors advised him to rest rather than compete. “I am very sorry to announce that […]
Alhaji Fasiu Bakene, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party’s Board of Trustees, has assured party members that internal divisions will soon be resolved, affirming that the PDP remains poised for a strong showing in the 2027 elections. Bakene, a former Ogun State House of Assembly member, spoke on Tuesday in Abeokuta, noting that internal […]
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Joash Amupitan (SAN), has declared that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System has effectively eliminated identity theft in Nigeria’s elections, insisting the era of impersonation and multiple voting is over. Amupitan made the assertion at the 2025 Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibitions in Abuja, where he was […]
Former Kaduna State lawmaker and 2019/2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Isa Mohammed Ashiru, has expressed deep gratitude to God for preserving his life and that of his family after a raging fire completely destroyed his mansion. The incident, which occurred late Monday night in Kaduna, consumed the multi-million-naira property, leaving […]
Tension soared at the national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja on Tuesday as police fired teargas to disperse rioting supporters amid a deepening leadership crisis tearing the opposition party apart. The violence broke out at the party’s Wadata Plaza secretariat when Governors Seyi Makinde and Bala Mohammed arrived alongside members […]
US President, Donald Trump has indicated he is willing to hold discussions with Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, even as Washington’s expanded military deployments in the Caribbean deepen unease across Latin America. He also said he would be “OK” with authorising strikes inside Mexico as part of a tougher anti-drug strategy. Trump told reporters in the […]
The Central Working Committee of the Warri Strategic Forum has called on the Senate to remain resolute in its decision to investigate the ward delineation exercise recently carried out by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement signed by its Chairman, Professor Lucky Akaruese, and Secretary, Dr. Patrick Fregene, the group […]
Federal workers have criticised the Federal Government for introducing mandatory health insurance deductions from their October salaries without prior notice, describing the action as a breach of due process and an unfair imposition on already strained incomes. The controversy followed a government circular announcing the commencement of statutory contributions to the National Health Insurance Scheme […]
