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Ex-presidential spokesperson says talk of rift is baseless, reaffirms Buhari’s loyalty to APC Former presidential spokesperson Mallam Garba Shehu has dismissed claims of a rift between former President Muhammadu Buhari and his successor, President Bola Tinubu, describing the speculation as unfounded and lacking evidence. Speaking during an interview on Trust TV’s 30 Minutes, Shehu emphasized…
Ibadan mourns revered monarch just days after his 90th birthday celebration The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has passed away at the age of 90, marking the end of a brief but significant reign as the 43rd traditional ruler of the ancient Yoruba city. It was gathered that the monarch died in the early…
The Lagos State Police Command has assured residents of its readiness to maintain law and order as the state braces for potential unrest linked to the annual “Cult Day” celebration, observed on July 7. In a statement issued Sunday by the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Olohundare Jimoh, warned…
A fatal collision between a Toyota Hummer Bus and a DAF trailer claimed the lives of 21 passengers on Sunday morning along the Kano–Zaria highway. The tragic accident, which occurred around 8:23 a.m. at Kasuwar Dogo in the Dakatsalle area, also left three others injured, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). Kano Sector…
The Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution has pledged to give full consideration to the wide range of issues raised by Nigerians during its recent public hearings, affirming its commitment to ensuring meaningful reforms through the constitutional amendment process. Senator Jubrin Barau, Deputy Senate President and Chairman of the Committee, gave the…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reduced the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to N910 per litre at its retail stations in Abuja, marking a significant shift from the previous price of N945. The price adjustment was observed on Saturday at several NNPCL stations across the Federal…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has firmly opposed any move by the National Assembly to remove labour-related issues, including the national minimum wage, from the exclusive legislative list of the Federal Government. Speaking on Friday during the National Administrative Council (NAC) meeting of the Central Working Committee held in Abeokuta, Ogun State, NLC President, Joe…
Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has declared that the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is not a precondition for the South-East to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Speaking with journalists in Lagos on Friday night, Umahi dismissed claims that the region had issued demands,…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for the urgent inclusion of the state’s 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) into Nigeria’s Constitution, describing it as a matter of fairness, equity, and justice. He also renewed his push for the establishment of state police to bolster security at the grassroots level. Speaking at the opening…
Veteran entertainer and social activist, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has raised concerns over the growing chorus for political unity ahead of the 2027 general elections, questioning whether the emerging coalitions are genuinely committed to national transformation or simply power-hungry alliances in disguise. In a post shared on his official X (formerly Twitter)…