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By Ridwanullah Sakariyah Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the Federal Government (FG) of attempting to frustrate the national convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) by targeting its event venue in Abuja. In a statement posted on his X account on Tuesday, Atiku alleged that authorities were moving to revoke the licence of Rainbow Event Centre, the venue scheduled to host the party’s convention. He described the move as “a shameful and cowardly abuse of public office,” claiming it was aimed at stopping the opposition party from holding its lawful gathering. Read Also: Atiku urges protection for citizens after…

The Computer Based Test Centre Proprietors Association of Nigeria (CBTCPAN) has called on the Minister of Education and the House of Representatives Committee on Education to urgently intervene in what it described as systemic challenges and administrative injustices affecting its members nationwide. Read more breaking stories from our latest nigeria news In an open letter addressed to the minister and the National Assembly, the association said some policies by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board have made the operation of Computer-Based Test centres unsustainable. The letter, signed by the association’s National President, Austin Ohaekelem, and Secretary, Mustapha Omolabi, said several attempts…

Security operatives, in collaboration with the SafeCity Volunteer Foundation, have apprehended a group of kidnapper gang members who lure and kill unsuspecting victims, leaving with their belongings in Rivers State. Read more breaking stories from our latest nigeria news This was disclosed by the leader of the SafeCity Volunteer Foundation, Harrison Gwamnishu, in a video shared via his verified Facebook page on Monday. Gwamnishu narrated how the prime suspects, Kelechi Wofuru along with his accomplices, allegedly killed several victims, particularly bus drivers, luring from Port Harcourt to Elele-Isiokpo road and Ubima. Read Also: Delta police prosecute 68 traffic offenders in Warri,…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a cleric and his wife at the Seme border area of Lagos after discovering a large quantity of illicit drugs concealed in their vehicle. Read more breaking stories from our latest nigeria news The suspects, identified as Pastor Afolabi Hodonu and his wife, Mrs. Success Hodonu, were apprehended on Thursday during a routine stop-and-search operation at the Gbaji checkpoint along the busy border corridor, says the statement shared on Sunday. Pastor Hodonu is said to be in charge of the Celestial Church of Christ, Agonvi Sea Beach, Sakpo area of…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), alongside Obidient movement, on Wednesday kicked against the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission to de-recognise the ADC National Chairman, David Mark, National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, and other party officials. INEC, in a statement by its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, said the move was in compliance with a subsisting court order directing the commission to maintain status quo pending the determination of a suit challenging the legitimacy of Mark’s leadership. The commission also removed the names of Mark and Aregbesola from…

Fresh tension is brewing between Nigerians and South Africans following renewed reports of xenophobic hostility, with Nigerians talking tough against further attacks on their compatriots. The development comes amid controversy surrounding the planned installation of an Igbo traditional ruler in South Africa — a move that has reportedly sparked protests among some South African groups, who view it as an overreach by foreign nationals. Across social media and diaspora networks, Nigerians have reacted sharply, describing the pushback as “needless provocation” and a continuation of long-standing hostility towards foreigners, particularly Nigerians. Speaking on the development, an X user, @GeorgeAmeh49229, commented that,…

Nigeria’s opposition coalition preparing to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election has gained significant momentum following the defection of a key political figure, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to ADC. The development reflects broader trends in ADC, PDP and  APC political updates across Nigeria. Amid ongoing internal tensions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), there are growing speculations that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, may also align with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), further strengthening the emerging alliance. Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano State, officially confirmed on Monday that he had joined the ADC, just a day after announcing his…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday called on Nigerians to embrace peace and take shared responsibility for the country’s security, as Muslims marked this year’s Eid al-Fitr. The President, who returned to Lagos after a two-day visit to the United Kingdom, joined worshippers at the Dodan Barracks Eid Ground, where he urged citizens to sustain the values of Ramadan beyond the festive period. Speaking after prayers, Tinubu said national stability requires collective effort, asking Nigerians to report suspicious movements. He said, “The stability, peace, and security of the nation is not just one man’s responsibility. We are…

A former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has called for urgent and decisive action following disturbing reports of coordinated sexual assaults in Ozoro, Delta State. She described the incident as a grave indictment of governance and law enforcement in Nigeria. In a strongly worded statement, Ezekwesili condemned the attacks as “criminal violations” rather than any form of cultural expression, stressing that no tradition or circumstance can justify violence against women. She noted that the scale and apparent coordination of the assaults, widely circulated in videos and images, suggest premeditated acts rather than spontaneous behaviour. The former minister raised concerns over…

American martial artist and screen icon Chuck Norris has died at the age of 86 after reportedly falling ill while in Hawaii. The deceased family confirmed this information on Friday. In a statement shared on social media, the family said Norris passed away peacefully, describing him as a man of deep faith, discipline and unwavering dedication to those closest to him. They noted that his influence stretched far beyond film and television, touching millions of fans across generations. Norris had been on the Hawaiian island of Kauai when he became unwell on Thursday. His death came just days after he…