Author: Olóyè Gbenga

The Rivers State House of Assembly has rejected four of the nine commissioner-nominees submitted by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, while confirming five others following a rigorous screening exercise. The session, presided over by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, took place on Monday and lasted for over two hours. In his summation, Amaewhule explained that the nominees were evaluated based on their performance during the screening and in response to issues raised in petitions against them. “Distinguished colleagues, we have nine nominees forwarded to this Assembly by the governor. At the end of the screening exercise, the House has confirmed five of them,” the…

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised serious concerns over the worsening insecurity across Nigeria, describing the situation as “unbearable” and affecting multiple states across the country. Obi, who previously served as governor of Anambra State, made the statement on his official social media page, highlighting a series of recent attacks that have left communities in distress. In Borno State’s Ngoshe community, he said terrorists overpowered soldiers, killing them alongside several civilians and abducting over 100 women and children. He also pointed to incidents in Nasarawa, Kogi, and Benue states, where entire villages have been forced to flee…

The host of Arise Television’s Morning Show, Rufai Oseni, has criticised Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Policy Communication, over his recent interview on the programme Head to Head. Oseni made the remarks during Monday’s edition of the Morning Show, where he warned that individuals who play opposition roles must rely on verifiable and empirical facts when engaging in political debates. His reaction followed Bwala’s appearance on Head to Head, a programme on Al Jazeera anchored by journalist Mehdi Hasan. The interview has generated significant reactions online and among political commentators. During the interview, Bwala reportedly…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, over comments suggesting that opposition criticism of laws passed by the Senate excites him and confirms he has done the right thing. Akpabio made the remark on Saturday while speaking at a reception organised for Remi Tinubu, the wife of President Bola Tinubu, in Uyo. During his address, the Senate President dismissed objections raised by opposition parties regarding the proposed Electoral Act 2026. According to Akpabio, whenever the Senate enacts legislation and the opposition expresses dissatisfaction, he feels encouraged that the lawmakers have taken the correct step. However,…

The Court of Appeal has upheld the decision of the Federal High Court which stopped the National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), dealing another legal setback to a faction within the opposition party. In a judgement delivered on Monday in Abuja, the appellate court dismissed an appeal filed by a faction of the party led by Taminu Turaki. The group had challenged the earlier ruling of the Federal High Court that invalidated the party’s convention. The Turaki-led faction had laid claim to the leadership of the PDP through a National Working Committee (NWC) elected during the convention held…

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed the earlier ruling of the Federal High Court which restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising the outcome of the 2025 National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The convention, held between 15 and 16 November 2025 in Ibadan, had been expected to produce new national officers for the opposition party. However, the appellate court ruled that the party failed to comply with several legal requirements governing such gatherings. Delivering judgement on the appeal, Justice Uchechukwu Onyemenam held that the PDP violated constitutional and statutory provisions that must be…

The Nigerian Army has mourned the deaths of several soldiers killed during separate clashes with terrorists in Borno State and Katsina State, describing the fallen personnel as brave patriots who paid the ultimate price in service to the nation. Military sources disclosed that scores of soldiers, including a Lieutenant Colonel and a Captain, lost their lives in the attacks, while troops also killed more than 45 terrorists during operations carried out across the two states. According to the sources, the slain colonel served as the commanding officer of one of the battalions operating in Borno State. In Katsina, an encounter…

Victor Osimhen scored the decisive goal as Galatasaray defeated city rivals Beşiktaş J.K. 1–0 in a tense Istanbul derby on Saturday night. The Nigerian striker found the breakthrough six minutes before half-time, powering home a header that ultimately proved enough to secure victory for the Yellow and Reds in a fiercely contested encounter. Despite being reduced to 10 men during the match, Galatasaray held firm defensively to protect their narrow advantage and claim all three points. Osimhen, who played the full 90 minutes, has been in impressive form this season. The forward has now recorded 11 goals and four assists…

Pep Guardiola has suggested he is likely to remain in charge of Manchester City next season, offering his clearest indication yet that he intends to continue at the club despite speculation about his future. The Spaniard, who has been widely regarded as one of the most successful managers in modern football, is currently under contract with the Premier League champions until 2027. However, reports in recent months have suggested that the ongoing campaign could be his final season at the Etihad Stadium. Speaking ahead of City’s upcoming FA Cup fixture against Newcastle United, Guardiola indicated that he is already looking…

Ademola Lookman was in action as Atlético Madrid defeated Real Sociedad 3–2 in a thrilling La Liga clash on Saturday, a contest that offered a preview of next month’s Copa del Rey Final between the two sides. The Nigerian international started the match and delivered a solid performance before being substituted in the 53rd minute. His display earned him a 7.2 rating on Sofascore as Atlético secured a third consecutive league victory under manager Diego Simeone. The win strengthened Atlético’s grip on third place in the league standings, taking their tally to 54 points from 27 matches. The match burst…