2027: APC, PDP members unite under Renewed Hope Agenda in Rivers — Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State have effectively set aside partisan differences to embrace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Wike made the statement on Monday while addressing leaders, youths, and women from Etche and Omuma Local...
Blackout as national grid collapses
Nigeria experienced another widespread power outage on Monday afternoon after the national electricity grid suffered a system failure, plunging homes and businesses across the country into darkness. Data from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) revealed that electricity generation fell sharply within one hour, dropping from about 2,052 megawatts at 2:00 p.m. to just 139.92 megawatts by 3:00 p.m. The grid...
2 Anthony Joshua’s bodyguards die in Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident
Two bodyguards of former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua died in a road crash along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway in Ogun State on Monday, December 29, 2025. A credible source confirmed this to The Star, saying the Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) Joshua was travelling with collided with a parked truck on the ever-busy highway. “Those (two deceased) that passed on in the accident...
NNPP to Members: Please don’t defect to APC, other parties
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has called on its members to remain steadfast and resist pressure to defect to other political parties, including the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking at the party headquarters on Monday, NNPP chairman Hashim Suleiman Dungurawa said the party at both the state and national levels — along with its national leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso...
Why I left Chris Okafor, alleged ex-wife speaks
Agnes Bessem Okafor, who claims to be a former wife of Pastor Chris Okafor, has made a series of allegations about their past relationship, adding a new twist to the cleric’s ongoing controversy involving actress Doris Ogala. In a statement shared widely online, Agnes said she married the pastor at the age of 18 in a ceremony she insists was...
‘I found another marriage certificate under his bed’: Ex-Wife knocks Pastor Okafor after apology to Ogala
Bessem, the former wife of Grace Nation Ministry founder, Pastor Chris Okafor, has accused the cleric of deception in his first marriage. Bessem also condemned Okafor’s public apology to Nollywood actress Doris Ogala, saying it lacked sincerity. The cleric had on Sunday, December 28, 2025, addressed his congregation, kneeling as he apologised to Ogala. He attributed his actions to emotional trauma from...
NAF destroys IED facility, neutralises terrorists in Zamfara airstrikes
Several terrorists were neutralised after the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) carried out precision strikes on an enclave and an improvised explosive device (IED) factory in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The operations took place on December 28 and targeted two locations — Turba Hill, identified as a major bandit hideout, and the camp of Kachalla Dogo Sule, described...
Wike: We gave Makinde PDP structure to become gov despite his $1m earnings
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says he played a major role in helping Governor Seyi Makinde emerge as Oyo State governor in 2019. Speaking during an end-of-year media chat in Port Harcourt on Monday, Wike said Makinde only secured the governorship after he and other Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders agreed to hand over the party structure...
4 dead as trucks plough into Nasarawa carnival procession
Four people were confirmed dead after a tragic accident during the 2025 Eggon Cultural Carnival on Sunday in Nassarawa Eggon town, Nasarawa State. The incident occurred near Eggon Community Secondary School when a truck reportedly lost control and crashed into participants in the carnival procession, killing three people on the spot. Two other trucks later collided at the scene, leading...
New tax laws designed to tackle challenges, won’t hurt airlines ― FG
The Federal Government has reiterated that the newly enacted tax reforms are aimed at easing operational pressures on airlines and not worsening the challenges facing Nigeria’s aviation sector. The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, made the clarification via a statement issued on Monday, December 29, 2025. This comes after the Chairman and Chief Executive...
