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LASTMA Denies Misconduct, Pledges Viral Allegation Probe
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has denied claims of misconduct by its officials in the Iponri area of Surulere, following a viral Facebook post by one Chiemelie Offor detailing an alleged extortion and negligence involving a father rushing his asthmatic child to the hospital. In a statement released by its Director of Public Affairs…
Fencing Niger Republic Border Will Check Terrorists Influx-Defence Chief
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has identified the country’s border with the Niger Republic as the most dangerous and porous, calling for an urgent border fence to stem the tide of terrorism. Musa made the remarks during an interview while discussing the country’s worsening security challenges. According to him, terrorist groups such…
2027: Running Mate Issue Will Be Done After National Convention-APC
The National Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Ajibola Basiru, says Bola Tinubu enjoys an overwhelming endorsement from party stakeholders to run for re-election in 2027 but discussions for the choice of his running mate are not on the table yet. Bashiru, a former Senate spokesman, said Tinubu’s running mate would be decided…
Nigerians Live In Yelewata, Tinubu’s Excuse Of Bad Road Untenable – SDP’s Adebayo
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for not visiting Yelewata town in Benue State where scores of residents were killed by vicious marauders last Friday. Adebayo stated this on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Friday. Tinubu visited Benue on Wednesday, June 18, 2025,…
2027: Abacha’s Former Aide, Al-Mustapha Declares To Run For Presidency
As the political cloud begins to gather, former Chief Security Officer to the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, has formally declared his intention to run for president in 2027. Al-Mustapha said he would be contesting for the Presidency under the Social Democratic Party, SDP. He disclosed this in Minna, Niger…
VIDEO: Key Points Raised By Tinubu During Visit To Benue
Bola Tinubu was in Benue State on Wednesday to sympathise with the people of the state over recent events that led to the death of hundreds of people. He met with key stakeholders in the state, following the massacre in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area, which sparked outrage across the country. And in response to…
Lagos Government Orders Demolition Of RCCG Church After Nearby Building Collapse
The Lagos State Building Control Agency, LASBCA, has ordered the demolition of a Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, parish in the Somolu area after the collapse of a nearby structure under construction, which severely impacted the church building. The building collapsed on Monday while members of the church were inside for a service. Although…
NAF Deploys More Air Assets To Benue After Yelwata Massacre
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed additional air assets under Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS, to bolster security efforts in Benue and other parts of the North Central region following the massacre in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area, where over 200 people were reportedly killed. In a statement on Tuesday, NAF spokesperson Air Commodore Edward…
Benue Killings: Our Gory Ordeal, By Survivors
As President Bola Tinubu visits Benue State today, survivors of last Friday’s deadly attacks at Yelewata in Guma Local Government Area of the state have recounted the anguish they suffered in the attack perpetrated by armed herdsmen, which resulted in the death of over 200 persons, mainly women and children. Several houses were also set…
Okey Ikechukwu: Influencing Tinubu’s 2027 Running Mate Is Dangerous For APC
Political analyst and public affairs commentator Dr Okey Ikechukwu has warned that efforts within the All Progressives Congress (APC) to predetermine or influence the choice of a vice-presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general election pose a serious threat to internal party cohesion and democratic principles. Ikechukwu said this in an interview after fresh cracks…