Author: Damilola Olufemi

Senator Wadada, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, rejoined the APC after leaving in 2022 to contest and win the 2023 senatorial election under the SDP.

By Ismaeel Aleem Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has reaffirmed his commitment to the ruling party, quashing speculation of a planned defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). His spokesperson, Edwin Olofu, dismissed the rumors as “fake news,” emphasizing Ganduje’s loyalty to the APC and President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The clarification comes amid weeks of speculation following the former Kano state governor’s unexpected resignation as APC National Chairman on June 27, 2025, after nearly two years in office. Citing health reasons, the former Kano State governor stepped down, surprising party members and…

In a statement, Morka congratulated Olajolo, expressing confidence in his ability to excel in the role.

The Super Eagles were dealt an early setback when talisman Victor Osimhen hobbled off injured before the break, making way for Cyril Dessers.

The Federal Government has stepped up health checks at Nigeria’s entry points following the confirmation of a new Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Director of Port Health Services, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Akpan Nse, said that enhanced screening and monitoring systems are now in place across airports, seaports, and land borders. According to him, additional staff have been deployed to strengthen border surveillance amid fears of importation. “We have intensified surveillance at all points of entry across the country—airports, land borders, and seaports. Every inbound traveller coming from Congo to…

By Eniola Amadu Three people have been reported dead and another seriously injured when a helicopter crashed into a field near Shanklin during a flying lesson on Monday morning. The aircraft, carrying four people, went down around 9:20 a.m., according to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police. One person was airlifted to University Hospital Southampton’s Major Trauma Centre and remains in critical condition. Police confirmed the fatalities but withheld details pending family notifications. “At this time, we are unable to provide further information about the people involved, as efforts continue to contact and support their families. “We will not be…

By Eniola Amadu President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to eliminate cashless bail nationwide, threatening to cut federal funding for jurisdictions that use the system. The decision is part of White House strategy to put crime control at the forefront of the national agenda. A separate order specifically targets Washington, D.C., directing police to charge suspects with federal crimes and detain them in federal custody to bypass cashless bail. “Cashless bail—we’re ending it. But we’re starting by ending it in D.C., and that we have the right to do through federalization,” Trump said. The president has also taken…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has zoned its presidential slot to the southern part of the country, ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The PDP also noted that the position of chairman would  be retained by a northerner. In the same vein, it has officially ratified Umar Damagum as its substantive national chairman. The decision was reached on Monday during the party’s 102nd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held at its Abuja headquarters. Damagum has been steering the party in an acting capacity since March 2023, following the suspension of former chairman, Iyorchia Ayu — a move later validated by…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially launched the zoning process that will determine the region to produce its 2027 presidential candidate. Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, who heads the PDP national zoning committee, confirmed the development after a meeting in Abuja on Monday. He explained that the decision was first agreed upon during the PDP Governors’ Forum meeting held on Saturday in Gusau, Zamfara State, with input from the Board of Trustees (BoT), former governors, ministers, and other organs of the party. “One of the decisions that was arrived at in that meeting is that we should not only…

The Primate of the Church of the Lord Worldwide, Dr. Rufus Ositelu, has stressed the essence of regional and community policing as steps to ensuring peace and security in the country. Ositelu called on the government to strengthen intelligence gathering and security institutions during the 2025 and 89th edition of the annual Tabieorar programme themed “Marvellous God” held on August 22, in Ogere-Remo, Ogun State. According to him, this sacred festival (Tabieorar) reminds us of God’s unchanging love, His mercies that endure forever, and His power to renew our strength like the eagle’s. He noted that for effective security operations,…