South-West PDP tackles Makinde over ‘Operation Wetie’ remark, distances self from opposition summit
The South-West chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has criticised Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, over comments referencing “Operation Wetie,” a violent episode in Nigeria’s political history, and distanced itself from a recent opposition leaders’ summit held in Ibadan. In a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Akinloye Oyeniyi, the party described the governor’s remarks as inappropriate and unbecoming of...
EPL: Arsenal go top as Tottenham, West Ham win in battle for survival
Eberechi Eze fired Arsenal back to the top of the Premier League on Saturday as relegation-threatened Tottenham won for the first time in 2026 to give themselves renewed hope. Arsenal were nine points clear of Manchester City just two weeks ago before losing their way, allowing Pep Guardiola's side to overtake them. Saturday's home game against Newcastle was a must-win for...
Man City edge Southampton to reach fourth consecutive FA Cup final
Manchester City booked their place in the final of the FA Cup after a hard-fought victory over Southampton, extending their remarkable run to a fourth consecutive final appearance. Southampton kept City at bay and then delivered what looked like a famous FA Cup moment when Finn Azaz curled them in front with 11 minutes remaining. However, City kept on knocking on...
2027: Opposition parties to present joint candidate against Tinubu
Opposition parties in Nigeria have resolved to present a single presidential candidate in the 2027 general election, setting the stage for a united challenge against President Bola Tinubu. The decision was reached at a national summit held at the Banquet Hall of the Oyo State Government House in Ibadan on Saturday, where leaders across major opposition platforms pledged to close...
2027: Opposition to present joint presidential candidate
Key opposition political leaders have resolved to field a single presidential candidate against President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress in the 2027 general elections, adopting a joint communiqué that signals a new push for unity among Nigeria's fractured opposition forces. The resolution emerged from a National Summit of Opposition Political Leaders held on Saturday in Ibadan, Oyo State,...
Risk Institute backs CBN’s tighter digital banking rules
The Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria has endorsed new regulatory measures introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to strengthen security in the country’s digital payments ecosystem. In a statement on Saturday, the Institute’s President, Kevin Ugwoke, described the framework as a timely intervention to address rising threats such as fraud, identity theft, and unauthorised access linked to...
How Kwankwaso’s astrology claims raised eyebrows in Kano
A former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has sparked controversy after warning women against accepting and wearing government-branded wrappers reportedly set for distribution. In a video circulating on social media, Kwankwaso alleged that the planned distribution of wrappers bearing the image of the state governor (Abba Kabir Yusuf) could have negative consequences for women’s marriages and wellbeing. He claimed, based...
Police arrest bandit informants, financiers in Sokoto
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Sokoto State have arrested suspected informants and financiers linked to bandit groups, recording a series of operational gains in recent weeks. The Commissioner of Police, Hayatu Hassan Shaffa, disclosed this during a press briefing on Friday, highlighting intelligence-led operations carried out by the command. He said on April 17, officers of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit...
FGC Kano raises the alarm over land encroachment
A controversy has erupted over a land development agreement at Federal Government College Kano, with the school’s alumni raising concerns over what they describe as encroachment and a threat to students’ welfare. At the centre of the dispute is a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement that reportedly allocated about 33 hectares of the school’s land to a private developer, Pluck Global...
Gunmen kill Benue monarch, wife, two others
Gunmen have killed the District Head of Olegabulu Community in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, Alexander Awodi, his wife, Abigail, and two others in the state. A local source in the community revealed that four gunmen riding on two motorcycles stormed the residence of the traditional ruler and opened fire on him and members of his household on...
