Author: Damilola Olufemi

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has lashed out at former Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi for aligning with the opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections, accusing him of pursuing power out of bitterness and personal ambition. Wike made the remarks on Friday during the commissioning of the rehabilitated Aguma Palace Road and New Market Road in Gwagwalada, Abuja, an event attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima. “Because you have left office, you are angry. You said Nigerians are angry. You want to come back to power; you won’t come back,” Wike said in a fiery rebuke…

President Bola Tinubu has declared an end to the era of unfulfilled promises and abandoned projects, stressing that infrastructure and development are fundamental rights of all Nigerians, not privileges for a select few. The president made this known on Friday during the commissioning of the newly rehabilitated Aguma Palace–Radio Nigeria–New Market Road in Gwagwalada, a project delivered by the Nyesom Wike-led Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu described the road as more than just a physical link. “It is a corridor of dignity for market women, a path to safety for school children,…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai had been battling an illness for several weeks before his death on Thursday at the age of 61. In a statement mourning the loss of the football legend, the NFF said Rufai died in Lagos around 6 a.m. on Thursday and that his remains have been taken to a morgue. Describing him as both “charismatic and disciplined,” the NFF praised Rufai for devoting his post-playing career to nurturing and mentoring aspiring footballers. “Rufai made his debut for then Green Eagles in a friendly match in December…

A founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Senate President David Mark for aligning with the African Democratic Congress (ADC)-led coalition, accusing them of weakening the opposition and undermining the PDP’s foundation. In an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Friday, George expressed deep frustration over the move, calling it a betrayal of the PDP’s legacy and questioning the sincerity of party members who are still within the PDP while actively supporting a rival political platform. “You can’t serve two masters, as stated in the Holy Book.…

Peter Obi has declared that the newly formed opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is fully committed to putting Nigerians first in all its decisions and actions.

Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Tinubu’s special adviser on information and strategy, has dismissed the newly formed opposition coalition, describing its members as power-hungry politicians united solely by their disdain for Tinubu. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Onanuga said most of the politicians who recently aligned with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) had long distanced themselves from the All Progressives Congress (APC). “Their exit happened months and even years ago,” he wrote, reacting to the coalition’s Tuesday meeting where the ADC was adopted as its official platform for the 2027 general election. At the gathering, former…

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday revealed that the United States will impose a reduced 20% tariff on several Vietnamese exports, lower than the initially proposed 46% rate outlined in April. The announcement comes just ahead of a July 9 deadline when broader tariffs are set to take effect on a range of imports, part of Trump’s ongoing push to reshape U.S. trade policy through aggressive levies. While Trump offered limited specifics, he indicated that Vietnamese goods would now face a 20% tariff, and goods trans-shipped through Vietnam from third countries—particularly China—would attract a higher 40% duty. In contrast, Vietnamese…

However, tensions remain high over a range of issues, including technology, global conflicts, and China’s regional territorial ambitions

Former National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chief Ralf Nwosu, has officially stepped down, handing over the party’s leadership and presenting its membership card to former Senate President David Mark and ex-Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola

The average retail price of Automotive Gas Oil, commonly known as diesel, rose by 25.24% in May 2025 compared to the same month last year, according to fresh data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Consumers paid an average of N1,758.26 per litre in May 2025, up from N1,403.96 per litre in May 2024. The NBS report titled “Automotive Gas Oil (Diesel) Price Watch” also revealed a marginal month-on-month increase of 2.08%, as prices climbed from N1,722.45 in April 2025. This comes amid a broader decline in inflation. Nigeria’s headline inflation rate dropped to 22.97% in May 2025, marking…