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Wike’s ‘Shoot’ Comment Triggers Backlash as Okinbaloye Rejects Intimidation

KEY POINTS FCT Minister Nyesom Wike sparked outrage after saying he would “shoot” Channels TV anchor Seun Okinbaloye, later describing the remark as hyperbolic. Okinbaloye accepted the clarification but vowed not to be intimidated, stressing that violent rhetoric has no place in democracy. AAC...

PDP 2023 Kebbi Governorship Candidate Aminu Bande Resigns Party Membership

KEY POINTS Former PDP governorship candidate in Kebbi, Aminu Bande (Rtd), has resigned from the party with immediate effect. He said the decision aligns with his people’s collective interest to promote good governance in Kebbi and Nigeria. Bande did not reveal his next political...

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Opposition Leaders Gather in Abuja to Speak on Electoral Act Concerns

KEY POINTS Top opposition leaders are meeting in Abuja to present a joint position...

Speaker, 15 Lawmakers Quit PDP in Adamawa Assembly Shake-Up

KEY POINTS Speaker Bathiya Wesley and 15 lawmakers resigned from PDP, citing the party’s...

Witness Tells Court How Gunmen Killed Over 150 Villagers in Yelwata

KEY POINTS A police witness told a court that over 100 armed attackers killed...

Court Fixes April 14 for Inquest Into Death of Adichie’s Son

Court sets April 14 to begin inquest into death of Adichie’s son after alleged medical negligence at Lagos hospitals.

Nigeria Pushes Air Cargo Reforms to Boost Non-Oil Exports

FAAN cargo reforms target non-oil exports growth through new terminals and revenue measures as experts debate traffic data and long-term viability.

Court Postpones El-Rufai Arraignment Over Custody Dispute Between Agencies

KEY POINTS El-Rufai’s arraignment was postponed to April 23, 2026, because he was not...

President Tinubu Decorates Disu Acting Police Chief

KEY POINTS President Tinubu decorated Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police following Egbetokun’s...

INEC Chief Orders Stronger Voter Education Nationwide

KEY POINTS INEC has ordered nationwide voter-education campaigns to combat low turnout and improve...

ADC Alleges Assassination Attempt as Thugs Attack Obi

KEY POINTS Suspected armed thugs allegedly attacked Obi, Oyegun, and ADC members in Benin...

Former NRC Boss Arraigned Over Alleged $385,000, ₦165m Fraud

KEY POINTS Former railway chief Edetanle faces eight fraud-related charges involving over $385,000 and...

DSS Arrests Alleged ISWAP Commander Linked to Owo Church Massacre

KEY POINTS DSS operatives arrested a sixth suspect linked to the 2022 Owo church...

Bayelsa Assembly Confirms Peter Akpe as Deputy Governor

KEY POINTS Bayelsa lawmakers confirmed Peter Akpe as deputy governor following the death of...

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Wike’s ‘Shoot’ Comment Triggers Backlash as Okinbaloye Rejects Intimidation

KEY POINTS FCT Minister Nyesom Wike sparked outrage after saying he would “shoot” Channels...

PDP 2023 Kebbi Governorship Candidate Aminu Bande Resigns Party Membership

KEY POINTS Former PDP governorship candidate in Kebbi, Aminu Bande (Rtd), has resigned from...

Tinubu to Commission Opebi–Mende Link Bridge as Lagos Moves to Ease Traffic Gridlock

KEY POINTS President Tinubu will inaugurate the Opebi–Mende Link Bridge in Lagos this week. ...

EU Partners Nigeria’s 3MTT Programme to Scale Digital Skills and Launch Talent Network

The European Union has partnered with Nigeria's 3MTT Programme to scale digital skills training and connect talent to real employment opportunities