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2027: Wike Criticised For Supporting Tinubu Re-election
The Federal Capital Territory's Minister, Nyesom Wike, has come under heavy fire from the Peoples Democratic Party, New Nigeria Peoples Party, Coalition of United Political Parties, and others for publicly announcing his intention to spearhead President Bola Tinubu's 2027 reelection campaign. During a media chat on Monday in Abuja, Wike described himself as a key asset in helping Tinubu win...
Delta Gov Determined To Lay-off Underperforming Commissioners
Sheriff Oborevwori, the governor of Delta State, has warned the State Executive Council members that their continued tenure will be determined by their performance rather than their talebearing. The governor gave the warning on Monday, during the inauguration of eight newly built duplexes at the Commissioners’ Quarters in Asaba, stressing that underperformance would not be tolerated. Oborevwori clarified that while there...
Reps Probe WAEC Chiefs Over Exam Disruptions
The West African Examinations Council's management was reprimanded by the House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies on Monday for the general anomalies and operational shortcomings that marked the 2025 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination. At an investigative hearing at the National Assembly, lawmakers grilled the Head of WAEC, Nigeria, Dr Amos Dangut, over what they described...
Presidency Set To Settle N2tn Power Debt
In an attempt to stabilise Nigeria's power sector, the Presidency has started internal approval procedures to settle the N2 trillion legacy debt owed to electricity generation companies by the end of the upcoming quarter. A representative of the Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Eriye Onagoruwa, disclosed this on Monday at the second Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry Stakeholders Meeting...
Wike Slams Amaechi Over ‘Hunger’ Comment, Says “He’s Hungry For Power, Not Food”
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has lashed out at former Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi, accusing him of seeking power under the guise of lamenting national hunger. Wike’s comments came during a press briefing on Monday in Abuja, in response to remarks made by Amaechi during his 60th birthday celebration, where he said, “We’re all hungry......
FG Needs N880bn Per Year To Maintain Roads — Minister
The Minister of State for Works, Mohammed Goroyo, on Monday disclosed that the federal government would require approximately ₦880 billion annually to maintain Nigeria’s federal road network in optimal condition. Goroyo made the declaration during an investigative hearing of the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee probing the implementation and remittance of the 5% user charge for road maintenance under the Federal...
Strike: JUSUN To Review Situation, Take Necessary Measures – President
Mr. Marwan Adamu, National President of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), stated on Monday that all organs of the union will meet to review the ongoing strike and take necessary actions following reports that workers at the Supreme Court and National Judicial Council (NJC) have withdrawn from the industrial action declared by the national body. Speaking to the...
Man Arrested Over Rape Of 15yr-Old Step Daughter In Bauchi
A 37-year-old man has been taken into custody by the Nigeria Police's Bauchi Command for allegedly sexually assaulting his 15-year-old stepdaughter in the Yelwa Tsakani neighbourhood of the capital city of Bauchi. According to police spokesman CSP Ahmed Wakil, last Saturday, the command operatives attached to Operation Restore Peace (ORP) acted on credible intelligence, leading to the successful intervention in...
US Expresses Condolences Over Niger Flood Tragedy
The United States Mission in Nigeria has expressed deep sorrow over the deadly floods that ravaged Niger State last week, claiming the lives of at least 151 people and displacing over 3,000 residents. In a statement posted Monday on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, the US Mission extended heartfelt condolences to the victims and acknowledged the work of emergency...
Sallah: FG Sets June 6, 9 As Official Public Holidays
The federal government has declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. This was announced in a statement issued Monday in Abuja by Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior. According to the statement, the declaration was made on behalf of the federal government by the Minister...
