Wike commends Rivers Assembly members for supporting Tinubu
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Saturday praised members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for “standing for what is right in the state” and for their support of him and President Bola Tinubu. Wike made the remarks during a visit to the lawmakers at the House of Assembly Quarters in Port Harcourt, describing them...
NNPP, families agree on replacing late Kano Assembly members Kano assembly
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano State says it has reached a mutual agreement with the families of two late members of the Kano State House of Assembly on the process for choosing their replacements. The state party chairman, Dr. Hashim Sulaiman Dungurawa, explained that the decision followed extensive consultations led by the party’s national leader, Senator Rabiu...
Wike: Our support for Tinubu will continue, just as when it was difficult
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has restated his commitment to President Bola Tinubu, recalling that he and his allies supported Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election when doing so was difficult in Rivers State. Wike said they would continue to stand behind the President now that circumstances are easier. He spoke in Ochigba, Ahoada East Local Government...
US resumes surveillance flights over North-East Nigeria after Sokoto strikes
The United States has restarted intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) flights over North-East Nigeria after recent airstrikes on suspected Islamic State targets in Sokoto State. The update was shared by Sahel terrorism analyst Brant Philip, who posted flight-tracking data on X. The data showed a surveillance aircraft flying over Borno State. The plane, identified as a modified Gulfstream V, is typically used...
Troops neutralise 438 terrorists in seven months — Army
The Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), has recorded major progress against Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters, with 438 insurgents neutralised over the past seven months. The Theatre Commander, Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, revealed this on Saturday in Maiduguri during the 2025 Christmas Luncheon organised for troops serving in the region. Abubakar explained that...
EPL: Arsenal beat Brighton to regain lead as Wirtz breaks Liverpool duck
Arsenal responded to the pressure applied by Manchester City by beating Brighton 2-1 to retake top spot in the Premier League after Rayan Cherki inspired Pep Guardiola's side to victory at Nottingham Forest. Florian Wirtz scored his first Liverpool goal as the Reds beat Wolves 2-1 on an emotional occasion at Anfield as Diogo Jota's former clubs met for the...
Doris Ogala displays $10,000, alleges payment came from Pastor Chris Okafor
Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has shared a video on social media showing bundles of cash she claims were given to her by popular cleric Pastor Chris Okafor. Ogala, who has recently been in the news over her dispute with the pastor, said the money — which she described as $10,000 — was sent to her after private conversations between them. The...
Jota’s children join tributes as Liverpool, Wolves pay respects to ex-player
Two of Diogo Jota's children were mascots at Anfield on Saturday as Liverpool and Wolves paid tribute to their former forward. Jota, who died in a car accident in July, joined Liverpool from Wolves in 2020. In the first meeting between the clubs since his death, both sets of fans paid their respects, including a chant in Jota's name on the...
Tinubu joins Lagosians at Eyo Festival
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made a vibrant entrance at the Eyo Festival held at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) in Lagos on Saturday, marking a high point in the city’s cultural celebrations. The President’s appearance drew attention from residents, visitors and cultural enthusiasts who filled the venue to witness the festival — returning after its last edition in 2017. Dressed in the...
Insecurity: FG sets to deploy 7,000 Forest Guards in frontline states
The Federal Government has announced the graduation of more than 7,000 newly trained Forest Guards under the Presidential Forest Guards Initiative, with immediate deployment to forested areas across seven frontline states. The programme, coordinated by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), aims to reclaim Nigeria’s forests from criminal groups and strengthen national security. It was launched in May 2025...
