Breaking: Bayelsa Deputy Governor Dies Hours After Collapsing in Office
Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has passed away at 60 years old, hours after collapsing in his office. He was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Yenagoa, where he received medical attention, but unfortunately, he didn’t make it. The cause of dêath hasn’t been officially confirmed, but sources suggest it might […]
Reps Urge FG to Cut Aviation Taxes as Airfares Surge
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has called on the federal government to reduce aviation taxes by 50% in an effort to tackle the rising cost of domestic air travel ahead of the Christmas holiday. The resolution followed a motion raised during Thursday’s plenary by Obi Aguocha, a Labour Party lawmaker from Abia State, who described current […]
Trump Unveils $1m ‘Gold Card’ Offering Fast-Track US Citizenship
US President Donald Trump has launched a new “gold card” scheme that offers wealthy foreigners a fast-tracked path to American citizenship for a minimum payment of $1 million. The programme was announced on Wednesday through Trump’s Truth Social account, alongside a dedicated application website run by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Under the scheme, […]
Minister of Power Petitions DSS Over Alleged N150m Extortion by Cleric
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, has petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) over an alleged N150 million extortion attempt by Primate Elijah Ayodele, who reportedly demanded money and items in exchange for “spiritual intercession” to secure the minister’s 2027 governorship bid. According to TheCable News, in a petition dated October 13, 2025 and […]
BREAKING: Ex-Minister, Ngige Remanded in Kuje Prison
Former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chris Ngige, has been remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the hearing of the bail application. Justice Mariam Hassan of the Federal Capital Territory High Court issued the remand order on Friday, after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned the ex-Anambra governor in court over […]
Breaking: Rivers APC Chair, Tony Okocha Issues Fubara Membership Card
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), receiving his membership card from the State Chairman, Chief Tony Okocha, at the Government House in Port Harcourt. Fubara went through the documentation process on Friday to become a member of the party, few days after he announced his defection to […]
Just In: Supreme Court Turns Down Tinubu’s Pardon, Upholds Death Penalty for Maryam Sanda
The Supreme Court has nullified a pardon issued by President Bola Tinubu for Maryam Sanda, a homemaker from Abuja who was found guilty of murdering her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, during a heated family argument. Back in 2020, an FCT High Court handed down a death-by-hanging sentence to Sanda, a ruling later confirmed by the […]
Nationwide Relief as Dangote Reduces PMS Ex-Depot Price to ₦699
In a major boost for Nigerians ahead of the Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a fresh reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), bringing the new rate down from ₦828 to ₦699 per litre. The adjustment, effective December 11, 2025, represents a ₦129 decrease, about 15.58% […]
Auto Crash Claims Eight UNIJOS Students Enroute Welcome Party
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting An auto crash has claimed eight students of the University of Jos (UNIJOS). The students were said to have been on their way to a welcome party. The ugly incident, which happened in the early hours of Thursday along Jos – Zaria road involved a Sharon bus and an articulated vehicle. […]
My Dancing Doesn’t Interfere With My Job, Governor Adeleke
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, despite the way he was treated by the First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, he said he will continue to dance as it will not clash with his duties. Truth Live News Media reports that Governor Adeleke made the statement while appearing as a guest on […]