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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has raised concern that the upcoming National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may be in jeopardy unless lingering internal crises were resolved. The party’s convention is scheduled to be held in Ibadan, Oyo State, in the month of November. Speaking during his monthly media […]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has declared that poverty cannot be used as justification for unlawful migration to Abuja, illegal settlement in shanties, or criminal activities within the city. Speaking during his monthly media chat on Monday, Wike said criminals deliberately hide in illegal settlements to evade detection, stressing that security […]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has openly mocked his critics following the recent local government elections in Rivers State, stating that he successfully influenced the outcome in his own local government area of Obio/Akpor. Wike made this known during his monthly media chat with select journalists in Abuja on Monday. While […]
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on Sunday night, leaving more than 800 people dead and 2,500 injured, officials confirmed on Monday. The death toll is expected to rise as rescue workers struggle to reach remote villages buried under rubble and cut off by landslides. The epicenter was near Jalalabad, a city of 200,000 people, […]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has confirmed the sudden death of the first FCT indigenous Head of Civil Service, Mrs Grace Adayilo. The confirmation came during the Minister’s monthly media briefing with selected journalists in Abuja on Monday, where he expressed shock and sadness over the incident. Describing her as a […]
Legendary Nigerian singer, Innocent Idibia, a.k.a 2Baba, has declared Grammy-winning superstar Burna Boy as his personal number one artiste in the country. The Afrobeats pioneer made the remark during an interview on Urban Radio, where he praised Burna Boy’s artistry, consistency, and influence among the new generation of music stars. “There are some people already […]
Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has been sacked by Bayer Leverkusen after just two league matches in charge. Ten Hag, 55, was only appointed by the German club in the summer, having been sacked by United in October. “Nobody wanted to take this step,” Leverkusen managing director Simon Rolfes told the club website. […]
Niger State governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has dissolved the State Executive Council (SEC). The governor announced the decision during the Council meeting at the Council Chambers in Minna, the State capital, on Monday morning. He appreciated the SEC members for the services they had so far rendered towards the development of the state and wished […]
Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Sultana has opened up about her past, revealing that she was forced into marriage at the age of 15. In a candid conversation with fellow housemate, Jason Jae, the model recounted her early struggles and the circumstances surrounding the union, which she said was entirely against her will. “I […]
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has refuted claims by the immediate-past governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, that the federal government was operating a policy of ransom payments and offer of incentives to bandits. El-Rufai made the claims when he appeared on a television programme on Sunday night. But, a statement […]