Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, a prominent figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has criticised Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike over remarks suggesting that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar would not become Nigeria’s president in the 2027 general election. According to Vanguard on Monday, Eze said Wike’s reported claim that he possesses…
By Ruth Akpan When love finds expression in the grandeur of culture, elegance and family values, the result is an unforgettable spectacle. Such was the enchanting atmosphere that enveloped the prestigious Harbour Point Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, as the distinguished families of Oluwatoyosi Ibirinola and Christopher Oladayo came together to celebrate the traditional wedding…
The family of the late Benue State Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Ardo Risku Muhammad, has raised fresh concerns over the circumstances surrounding his killing after a police-arranged peace meeting in Ohimini Local Government Area. According to Daily Trust, Muhammad’s eldest son, Muhammad Idris, said his father…
Dr. Joseph N. Gowon, a former Nigerian soldier who fought for the federal side during the 1967–1970 Nigerian Civil War, has recounted refusing an order to execute captured Biafran soldiers, describing the incident as one of the most painful memories of the conflict. Speaking on The Yellow Podcast on Sunday, June 28, 2026, Gowon…
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have repelled an attack by suspected armed Fulani bandits on Jebbu Miango community in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. Military sources said the incident occurred at about 12:10 a.m. on June 29, 2026 when troops of Sector 3 responded to reports of sporadic gunfire by suspected…
Dada Olusegun, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Social Media, has criticised former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi over viral photos showing him inspecting a road with potholes and standing water. The exchange followed Obi’s comments urging the government to prioritise repairing existing roads over embarking on new road projects. “Instead of undertaking…
Manchester City’s newly appointed head coach, Enzo Maresca, has apologised for the manner of his mid-season departure from Chelsea, saying it was never his intention to leave the club under those circumstances. In a post on his Instagram account, Maresca responded after Chelsea criticised his exit shortly after Manchester City confirmed him as Pep…
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has directed petroleum marketers to reduce the pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and other petroleum products to reflect the recent decline in global crude oil prices. Speaking on Monday in Abuja at the 2026 Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority General…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), has called for greater inclusion of women in politics across Africa, highlighting their contributions to governance and society. In a video shared by Advocacy For Good Governance on Monday, Obi reflected on his tenure as governor of Anambra State, saying the majority of his cabinet…
Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, has advised parents to caution their children against spending lavishly on makeup and Aso-ebi during their weddings. Speaking during the 20th anniversary of the Crystal Muslim Organisation (CMO) in Abuja on Sunday, June 28, 2026, the emir said the money should be used to help the needy or…
