Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over the handling and disclosure of funds allocated for victims of the January 2024 Ibadan explosion. Speaking during an interview on Arise News, Fayose alleged that President Bola Tinubu approved a ₦50 billion Federal Government intervention fund for reconstruction and support…
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has defended Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike against allegations that providing houses and law schools for the judiciary amounts to bribing judges. Speaking in a televised interview aired on Inside Nigeria’s official YouTube channel, Fayose described the allegations as politically motivated, arguing that government investment in…
Canadian rapper Drake has won more than $1 million after Canada defeated South Africa 1-0 in their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match. The Toronto-born artist staked $770,000 (over ₦1 billion) on Canada to win, with the wager carrying a potential payout of $1,001,000. Following Canada’s victory, Drake earned a profit of about…
National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, has commended President Bola Tinubu for initiating the process of establishing state police, describing it as a significant step toward decentralising Nigeria’s policing system. Speaking on Sunday Politics on Channels Television, Dickson supported the proposal but cautioned against rushing its implementation. He argued that…
A Nigerian woman has recounted how her family was abducted while returning from her grandfather’s burial in Kogi State in 2023, revealing that her mother died after eight days in captivity. According to her, armed Fulani kidnappers attacked their vehicle and forced the family into a forest. The abductors allegedly demanded a ₦20 million…
Hauwa, the wife of detained Hausa activist Bichia Maisango, has appealed to the Department of State Services (DSS) to either release her husband or charge him to court, saying his prolonged detention has left their family in distress. Speaking in a video published by Asrise TV on Monday, Hauwa said she lost contact with…
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has said his ambition to become Nigeria’s president is driven by a desire to build a country where every citizen has an equal opportunity to succeed, regardless of ethnic or religious background. Speaking at a leadership programme organised by the NextGen Mentorship and Leadership Initiative at…
North Korea has condemned the ongoing joint military exercise between the United States and Japan, accusing Tokyo of using regional security tensions to justify expanding its military capabilities. In an editorial published Monday by the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Pyongyang claimed Japan was moving away from its post-war pacifist principles by deepening…
Labour Party National Vice Chairman (South-West), Dr. Abayomi Arabambi, has urged former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi to take responsibility for the challenges surrounding his political career instead of blaming President Bola Tinubu or the All Progressives Congress (APC). Arabambi made the remarks during an interview on News Central TV while reacting to Obi’s…
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has alleged that coordinated efforts are underway to prevent his party from participating in the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued in Abuja by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku claimed that credible information available to him…
