Author: Damilola Olufemi

By Ismaeel Aleem The Benue State House of Assembly has elected Hon. Alfred Emberga Berger, representing Makurdi North State Constituency, as its new Speaker during an emergency plenary session on Sunday. The election follows the sudden resignation of the former Speaker, Hon. Aondona Dajoh, earlier in the day, marking a dramatic shift in the state’s legislative leadership. Dajoh, who represented Gboko West, announced his resignation in a letter dated August 24, 2025, stating it was “in good faith and in the best interest of the state” and expressed gratitude to his colleagues for the opportunity to serve as Speaker and…

The United Kingdom (UK0 government has announced sweeping new sentencing powers that will see criminals banned from pubs, concerts, and sporting events as part of its Plan for Change to cut crime and boost public safety. Under the reforms, judges will gain expanded authority to impose driving limits, travel bans, and restriction zones that confine offenders to specific areas. The government said the aim is to toughen community punishments, deter repeat offences, and push offenders “back on the straight and narrow.” As part of the overhaul, offenders released from prison and under probation supervision will also face tighter controls, including…

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B‎y Boluwatife Kehinde ‎In the of Spirit Ramotada, Barcelona celebrated a dramatic comeback victory against Levante, winning 3-2 and solidifying their perfect start to the season. ‎The first half was dominated by Levante, who displayed impressive control and attacking prowess. Iván Romero opened the scoring early in the match, netting a well-placed shot that caught Barcelona’s defense off guard. José Luis Morales soon followed suit, doubling Levante’s lead with a powerful strike that left the visiting fans in disbelief. With Levante leading 2-0 at halftime, it seemed as though Barcelona had a steep hill to climb. ‎However, the second half…

By Ismaeel Aleem The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has issued a stern warning to President Bola Tinubu against replacing Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election, cautioning that such a move could cost him up to 80% of northern Muslim votes. In a statement released by the Forum’s Chairman, Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, in Abuja on Saturday, it comes amid growing pressure from various groups urging Tinubu to reconsider the Muslim-Muslim ticket that secured his victory in 2023. The Forum’s warning follows calls from the Northern Ethnic Nationality Forum (NENF), led by Dominic…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that his loyalty will go to those who openly support President Bola Tinubu, urging residents to align themselves with leaders “the government will listen to.” Wike made the remark on Thursday at the flag-off of Lot 2 of the Karu Water Supply Project, where he praised former FCT senator, Philip Aduda, and the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) chairman, Christopher Maikalangu, for their roles in driving development. Responding to Aduda’s request for a 2-kilometre road in Karu, Wike promised immediate action. “There is a road where you said…

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has launched a formal investigation into the recent clash between a passenger, Comfort Emmanson, and members of the Ibom Air cabin crew. As part of the process, NCAA officials held a meeting in Abuja on Wednesday with Julie Edwards—one of the crew members accused of orchestrating the incident—as well as other staff of the airline who were directly involved. The NCAA’s spokesperson, Michael Achimugu, disclosed this in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday. “Yesterday in Abuja, the NCAA team met with Julie Edwards and other members of the crew involved in the…

Strong disagreements have erupted within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, threatens to stop the party’s national elective convention scheduled for November 15–16 in Ibadan, Oyo State. Wike, a former Rivers State governor, has openly opposed the exercise, citing unresolved internal disputes, particularly over the South-South and South-East leadership structures of the party. Appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Wike declared that the convention could end in chaos if certain “anomalies” were not corrected. He warned: “They said they are going for their convention in November. I am not part…

The White House has officially launched a TikTok account, even as President Donald Trump continues to allow the Chinese-owned platform to operate in the U.S. despite legislation mandating its sale.

President Bola Tinubu has permanently removed the controversial 5% excise duty on telecommunications services, a levy that had sparked widespread criticism from industry players and consumer groups. The confirmation came on Tuesday from the Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Aminu Maida, during a press briefing in Abuja. “The 5% excise duty is no longer in effect,” Maida announced. “Initially, it was only suspended, but the President has now completely removed it. I was present when the issue was raised, and he firmly said, ‘No, we cannot place this burden on Nigerians.’ I was very pleased to see…