BREAKING: El-Rufai’s Defection Confirmed by Ally as Resignation Letter Leaks
An ally of Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has confirmed the former governor of Kaduna State’s plans to defect, following the circulation of a viral letter on social media. The letter, which has been widely shared online, allegedly details El-Rufai’s resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC), a party he helped to establish. Parts of the letter…
Argentina Declares National Mourning As Flood Death Toll Hits 16
Argentina announced three days of national mourning late Sunday after authorities raised the death toll from recent flash flooding to 16, with more still missing. The deadly floods struck Friday when a year’s worth of rain fell in a matter of hours in and around Bahia Blanca, a major port city located in the south…
Four Die In Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Accident
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the death of four passengers in a lone accident along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, confirmed this in a statement issued in Abeokuta, the state capital, adding that other passengers on the bus sustained injuries. She said the accident occurred on Sunday night in the…
Fubara Invites Assembly Members For Crucial Meeting Over Supreme Court Judgment
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has invited members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to a meeting at the Government House, Port Harcourt, on Monday, March 10, at 10:00 AM. This invitation was conveyed in a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Tammy Danagogo, on Sunday. Addressed to the Speaker of…
Atiku Confirms Coalition To Dislodge APC, Dispels Defection Rumour
Former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar denied reports of defecting from the party. Atiku said reports of his defecting from the PDP were part of efforts to confuse the coalition in process. There have been reports of Atiku finalizing plans to defect from the PDP to the Social Democratic Party, SDP. However,…
Whatsapp Group Admin Pay Ultimate Price For Allegedly Removing Member
A Pakistani man has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting the administrator of a community WhatsApp group who removed him from the chat. Police in a statement said Mushtaq Ahmed was shot dead on Thursday evening in Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a province that borders Afghanistan, which has a history of bloody…
House Torn In Sexual Harassment Scandal, Is This ‘’God’s Will’’ For Nigerian Senate?
If you are a lover of soap opera or reality TV, it is well worth tuning in to the goings on at the Nigerian Senate in the past week, this you would agree does not happen every day not even once in a blue moon. Nigerians over the years have seen some dramatic twists from…
US Mission Condemns Killing Of Catholic Cleric In Kaduna
The United States Mission in Nigeria has condemned the killing of Kaduna-based Catholic priest, Reverend Father Sylvester Okechukwu, describing it as brutal and senseless. Okechukwu was abducted from his residence by suspected bandits on Tuesday night and his corpse was found on Wednesday. He was serving at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Tachiri, Kaura Local…
PDP Faults Senator Natasha’s Suspension, Accuses Akpabio Of Cover-Up
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned in very strong terms the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Senate over her allegation of sexual harassment against the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. Recall that the Senate on Thursday suspended Senator Natasha for six months for violation of the Red Chambers rules. Her suspension followed…
UPDATED: Former Presidential Spokesperson Doyin Okupe Dies
Former presidential spokesperson Doyin Okupe has passed away. His death was confirmed on Friday, 7th March, 2025. Okupe, who previously served as the Director-General of Peter Obi’s Presidential Campaign, was forced to step down from the role following a court conviction for money laundering. READ ALSO: Autonomy: Tinubu’s Govt Says 749 LGAs Refused to Provide Account…