Catholic Bishops Slam Federal, Benue Governments Over Ongoing Killings

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has issued a scathing rebuke to both the Federal and Benue State governments, accusing them of failing in their core responsibility to safeguard the lives and property of citizens amidst ongoing attacks in Benue State and other parts of the country. In a strongly worded statement signed by […]

El-Rufai’s Son Breaks Ranks, Backs Tinubu for 2027 Despite Father’s SDP Defection

Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and current lawmaker representing Kaduna North, has publicly declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid—despite his father’s recent defection to the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Bello made his position clear at the APC National Summit in Abuja, where Tinubu was officially endorsed as […]

FG Orders Probe Into Alleged Neglect of Accident Victims at FMC Abuja

The Federal Government has launched an investigation into a viral video that allegedly shows road accident victims being neglected at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Jabi, Abuja. The video, which circulated widely on social media over the weekend, shows injured victims—some in severe condition—reportedly left without attention outside the hospital’s emergency unit. According to […]

I Pity Tinubu, Jonathan Also Had 22 Governors’ Endorsement and Still Lost” – Senator Ali Ndume

Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South in the National Assembly, has distanced himself from the recent endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term, stating that such endorsements do not guarantee electoral success. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme, Ndume expressed concerns over the decision by 22 All Progressives […]

Lagos PDP Hit by Mass Defection as Top Members Join APC

In a major shake-up within the opposition ranks, several prominent members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State have formally defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), citing unresolved leadership crises and persistent internal disunity. According to First TV Online, the group of defectors includes high-ranking PDP executives, former electoral candidates, and […]

Nigeria Marks 26 Years of Unbroken Democracy as FG Declares June

In a move that underscores the significance of Nigeria’s democratic evolution, the Federal Government has officially declared Thursday, June 12, 2025, as a public holiday to commemorate Democracy Day. This announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement disseminated through the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. The annual […]

Presidency Accuses Atiku of Willful Blindness to Tinubu’s Reforms, Defends Borrowing Plans

The presidency has fired back at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, accusing him of ignoring visible progress under President Bola Tinubu’s administration and attempting to mislead Nigerians with baseless criticisms. In a statement released Friday by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, the presidency described Atiku’s recent remarks as driven by bitterness rather than facts. Onanuga was […]