ADC Condemns Tinubu for Retaining Minister Amid Forgery Claims
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Tinubu for retaining his Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Uche Nnaji, amid allegations of forged academic credentials. The controversy centers on claims that Nnaji obtained his ministerial post using a fake degree from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and a falsified National Youth Service […]
Nigerian Union Criticises Oshiomhole Over Dangote Refinery Strike Comments
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has criticised Senator Adams Oshiomhole, a former President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), over his comments on a recent industrial dispute involving Dangote Refinery. The controversy stems from Oshiomhole’s appearance on Arise TV last Friday, where he criticised the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior […]
Senator Natasha Set To Resume Plenary Sessions Today After Six-month Suspension
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, is set to officially resume plenary sessions at the National Assembly Today being 7th of October, 2025, marking the end of a contentious six-month suspension that sparked legal battles and accusations of political silencing. The suspension, imposed in March 2025, stemmed from alleged misconduct during a dispute over […]
WCQ: Nigeria can only have 17 points, Benin can’t win – Broos highlights South Africa’s advantage
Head coach of South Africa, Hugo Broos, has highlighted the advantage his team has over Nigeria and the Benin Republic ahead of the final rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers this month. According to Broos, the Bafana Bafana holds the upper hand over Nigeria and the Benin Republic in the race to […]
Osimhen Risks 1-3 Match Ban In Turkey
Lucky Obukohwo Reporting Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen may face a 1-3 match ban following his unruly behaviour during the Istanbul Derby against Besiktas. A heated confrontation ensued in the 39th minute when Osimhen, feeling wronged after an aerial duel, confronted Besiktas’ Emirhan Topcu aggressively, even grabbing him by the throat. Referee […]
Court Annuls Makinde’s Ban On NURTW In Oyo
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan has annulled the 2019 proscription of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) by the Oyo State Government, declaring Governor Seyi Makinde’s action illegal and unconstitutional. Recall that Makinde had on Friday, May 31, 2019, suspended the operations of the NURTW across the state, […]
Just In: UK Author Jilly Cooper Passes Away
British author Jilly Cooper, known for her unapologetically raunchy romance novels, has died at the age of 88 following a fall, her agent and family said on Monday Her children, Felix and Emily, issued a statement announcing the news that her death came after a fall. ‘Mum was the shining light in all of our […]
Tinubu Returns to Abuja After 10-Day Working Visit to Lagos
President Bola Tinub has returned to Abuja after a 10-day working visit to Lagos, where he met investors, inaugurated several projects, and attended national events. The President arrived in Lagos on 26 September, after attending the coronation of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, in Ibadan. His return to Abuja was confirmed in a […]
Hike In Cooking Gas: NNPC Heaps Blame On PENGASSAN Industrial Action, Assures Of Reductions
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Bayo Ojulari, has heaped the high cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) otherwise known as cooking gas at the door step of the recent industrial action embarked upon by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of […]
‘Some Politicians Are Sleeping in INEC Offices’ — Soludo Raises Alarm Over Election Interference
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has accused some politicians of attempting to influence the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of next month’s governorship election in the state. Mr Soludo alleged that certain politicians were “sleeping in INEC offices” in a bid to manipulate the outcome of the poll. He made the remarks on […]