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PDP Governors Meet in Abuja Amid Leadership Crisis, Defections

Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held a closed-door meeting with party leaders on Sunday at the Bauchi State Governor’s Lodge in Abuja. Convened by Governor Bala Mohammed, Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, the meeting drew key figures including the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Governors […]

Can Saraki Mend the Cracks? PDP Seeks Unity Ahead of Key Convention

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has constituted a reconciliation committee chaired by former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, to engage with aggrieved members ahead of its forthcoming National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. This was disclosed on Sunday night following a strategy meeting held at the Abuja residence of Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, who chairs […]

From Uzzi to Adebayo: Who Ruled the Night at This Year’s AMVCA?

In a glittering ceremony celebrating the vibrancy of African cinema, Blessing Uzzi’s Freedom Way, an action thriller that explores the struggles of young Nigerians, was awarded Best Overall Movie at the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). Awam Amkpa won Best Director for The Man Died, an adaptation of Wole Soyinka’s prison memoir. Seven […]

Tinubu Asks Supreme Court to Throw Out PDP Governors’ Rivers Suit

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Supreme Court to dismiss the suit filed by 11 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)-controlled states challenging his declaration of emergency rule and suspension of elected officials in Rivers State. On 18 March 2025, President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, […]

Ribadu: Nigeria Must Build Systems That Make Corruption Impossible

National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has stressed that strong institutions and a change in public attitude are essential to effectively combat corruption in Nigeria. He made this assertion during the 9th Oba Sikiru Adetona Annual Professorial Lecture at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, titled “Corruption and National Security: Impacts and Consequences.” Represented by the […]

Security in Crisis? North Pushes for State Police, Infrastructure Reboot

The Northern Governors’ Forum and the region’s council of traditional rulers have reaffirmed their support for the establishment of state police, urging the National Assembly to fast-track the legislative process required for its creation. This formed part of the resolutions from their joint meeting held on Saturday at Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House in Kaduna. […]

New Pope Leo XIV Calls on Church to Tackle Crisis of Faith in First Homily

Pope Leo XIV has called on the Catholic Church to urgently confront a growing “lack of faith” in his first Mass as pontiff, held on Friday—just a day after the previously little-known American cardinal was elected as the 267th leader of the 2,000-year-old institution. Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost was chosen on Thursday following a secret […]

JAMB Withholds 96 UTME Results, Flags Over 3,600 for Biometric Fraud

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has withheld the results of 96 candidates over various infractions during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), a decline from 123 in the previous year. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this during a press briefing on Friday in Bwari, Abuja, while officially announcing the release of […]

Court Adjourns Yahaya Bello Trial to June 26 Over Cross-Examination Dispute

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has adjourned the trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello to 26 and 27 June, and 4 and 5 July, to rule on a motion by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) seeking to cross-examine its third witness. The adjournment followed arguments between prosecution […]

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