National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Ajibola Bashiru, says no opposition can gaslight the ruling party with claims that it plans to make Nigeria a one-party state. Bashiru stated this while revealing that the APC plans to make all Senators and House of Representatives members part of the party. He disclosed this during the APC Stakeholders Forum in Lagos, where the state’s chapter of the party endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term. Bashiru said, “Some people are trying to gaslight our party, saying that we are moving towards a one-party state in Nigeria, and at the same…
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Senate President Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday, claimed that Nigeria’s electoral process recorded tremendous improvement after the Peoples Democratic Party left the Aso Rock Presidential Villa. Akpabio, who was elected governor twice on the platform of the PDP and first got into the Senate under the banner of the opposition party, said this during the second reading of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill at plenary, on Wednesday. He said, “I’m sure that even myself and Senator Abaribe, who have been around for almost two and a half decades in these electoral matters, I know you don’t care about political party, you…
The National Emergency Management Agency has deployed an emergency response team following a petrol tanker explosion that claimed 39 lives and left more than 60 others with severe burns in the Essan community, Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State. The tragic incident occurred around 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, along the Bida–Badegi–Agaie road. NEMA disclosed this in a post on its X handle on Wednesday. It stated, “The explosion, which happened around 3:45 p.m. along the Bida–Badegi–Agaie road, claimed 39 lives and left over 60 persons with severe burns, including men, women, and children. The victims were…
The United Kingdom on Tuesday cut the post-study work period from two years to 18 months for foreign students, including Nigerians, from January 2027. This was disclosed by the UK’s Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, on October 14 while explaining the reasons for the need for immigrants to pass an A-level standard of English Language. According to a statement posted on the UK Government’s website on Wednesday, the time for international students to find a graduate-level job after completing their studies will be reduced to 18 months from the current two years. The statement read, “Laid in changes before Parliament this…
The South West Development Commission (SWDC), has said that the cooperative credit system is the most effective grassroots financial structures for deepening inclusion, supporting small businesses, and strengthen community resilience. To this end, the SWDC said it is planning an initiative for the revitalisation of cooperative movements across the region, with the aim of deepening inclusion and supporting small businesses across the South West. Making this known at the 8th Annual General Meeting of Bodija (Ibadan) Unique Cooperative Investment and Credit Society Limited, Chairman of SWDC and chairman at the event, Senator Olubunmi Adetunmbi, assured that the development commission was…
In a shocking twist of events, the Secretary of the Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Bunmi Adigun, has narrated how he was unlawfully arrested and detained by the Police Area Commander of Zone 2, Abeokuta, ACP Ogundele Olorunwa, after he sought police assistance to restore sanity around the Union Secretariat. According to Comrade Adigun, what began as a simple civic effort to curb the persistent nuisance caused by individuals—particularly ladies of the night who have turned the vicinity of the NUJ Secretariat in Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta, into a hub of indecent activity—quickly degenerated into a…
In a powerful show of support for inclusive education, the Edo State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Emmanuel Paddy Iyamu, has awarded a full scholarship to Efe Jude, a 20-year-old student with disabilities who recently secured admission to study Law at the University of Benin. Additionally, Dr. Iyamu also paid one academic session’s school fees for Elisha Osisike, a visually impaired student, underscoring the Edo State Government’s commitment to supporting inclusive education. Dr. Iyamu encouraged the students to remain diligent, disciplined, and focused in their academic pursuits despite the challenges they may face. He emphasised that physical limitations should never be…
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, on Wednesday, concluded a private consultation with his legal team, led by former Attorney General of the Federation, Kanu Agabi, SAN. Kanu, who was brought to court by officials of the Department of State Services, met with members of his legal team in a courtroom vacated for him by Justice James Omotosho. The meeting was held in the Court 7, located on the second floor of the Federal High Court headquarters complex in Abuja, the same courtroom where his ongoing terrorism trial is being conducted. Going by the schedule of proceedings…
Hours after Omoyele Sowore, human rights activist and former presidential candidate, led some protesters in parts of Abuja demanding freedom for the detained leader of the outlawed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, the IPOB leader agreed to enter his defence. Last Thursday, the detained IPOB leader had last Thursday filed a motion of preliminary objection challenging the jurisdiction of the court to continue with his trial. He filed the objection the same day a team of medical experts enpanelled by the court to determine his health status, turned in a report that he was medically fit to stand trial.…
Former Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Thelma Lawson, has spoken candidly about her life after the show, revealing that her lifestyle is now more expensive than before. Thelma expressed that fans’ expectations put her under pressure to look good at all times. She featured in a recent interview with Yanga FM, Lagos. Thelma Lawson: “This new life is expensive.” Interviewer: “Why is it expensive?” Thelma: “Because you are showing up for events. I came out of the house and found out that I was named ‘the most fashionable.’ Now, I have an audience that wants to see what Thelma…