Written by By Omeiza Ajayi Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Friday declared that the Peoples Democratic Party PDP was “long dead,” blaming the party’s current woes on impunity, arrogance and disregard for internal democracy by some of its governors. Speaking during his monthly media chat monitored in Abuja, Wike said the ongoing exodus … Continue reading “PDP long dead: Jonathan hasn’t told me of any 2027 ambition — Wike”
By Vincent Ujumadu The Anambra State Police command says it is seeking useful information about a minor allegedly involved in cult initiation in the state. Although the command did not state the town or community where the incident happened, the state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the Police intercepted a disturbing … Continue reading “Anambra Police hunts for minor allegedly initiated into a cult group”
By Prisca Sam-Duru Hull city in North England came alive on October 18, 2025, with Felabration, as Afrobeat filled the air in Hull, proving that history, when reclaimed, can entertain. The 2025 Felabration in Hull opened with a new exhibition exploring the influence of Nigerian music legend, activist, and Afrobeat’s inventor, Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti, at … Continue reading “Felabration UK: When Art Birthed in Kalakuta Meets a City Shaped by William Wilberforce”
•His Lawyer, brother, others secure N500, 000 bail for protesting•Files fresh suit against FG, seeks termination of his continued trial•As police re-arrest Sowore at Kuje court By Ikechukwu Nnochiri and Steve Oko The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, on Friday, persuaded the Federal High Court in Abuja to shift … Continue reading “Alleged Terrorism: I’ll call witnesses from Kenya, Ethiopia, others, Kanu tells court”
By Osa Mbonu-Amadi, Arts Editor In this insightful interview, Arts Editor Osa Mbonu-Amadi sits down with FÁGBÈMÍ Ọ̀ṢÌNÚGÀ, the visionary curator behind “The Underground Spiritual Game” exhibition, a compelling tribute to the legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti. Through a rich blend of photography, art, and rare archival materials, the exhibition brings to life Fela’s … Continue reading “Five questions for Curator FÁGBÈMÍ Ọ̀ṢÌNÚGÀ artdeals.ng”
•Urges unity amid rising tension ahead of PDP Convention•Says leadership contest must not derail party’s future By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja ZAMFARA State Governor, Dauda Lawal, on Friday called for calm and collective purpose within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as fresh tensions brew over its leadership choices ahead of the 2025 National Convention in Ibadan. … Continue reading “Gov Lawal to PDP: Let’s go far, not fast”
•Deepening divisions expose crisis of trust, leadership within opposition party•Reformers, entrenched power blocs clash over control, future direction By Luminous Jannamike As the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) heads toward its November 15–16 national convention, the opposition is once again caught in a familiar storm; a battle of trust, loyalty, and leadership that threatens to test … Continue reading “Storm brews in PDP ahead of national convention”
It takes time to form a country. It takes patience and dedication to change attitudes. When people from disparate places and cultures are brought together to form a Nation, it is never easy. In the long run, the tears and toil are worth it because the interactions lead to expansion of consciousness which drives human … Continue reading “THE NIGERIAN JOURNEY AND THE RULE OF LAW BY DR AUSTIN ORETTE”
President Bola Tinubu has made changes in the hierarchy of the Service Chiefs in furtherance of the efforts of the Federal Government of Nigeria to strengthen the national security architecture. The President appointed General Olufemi Oluyede to replace General Christopher Musa as the new Chief of Defence Staff. The new Chief of Army Staff is … Continue reading “President Tinubu Appoints New Service Chiefs in Major Military Reshuffle”
First Lady Inaugurates Digital Learning Centres Across 10 States, Champions Women’s Digital Literacy
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has inaugurated ten Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI/ National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA Digital Learning Centers across ten states of the federation. At the virtual inauguration ceremony held in her office, she noted that the sustained advancement of digital literacy is already driving inclusive growth in the country. … Continue reading “First Lady Inaugurates Digital Learning Centres Across 10 States, Champions Women’s Digital Literacy”