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By Deborah Nnamdi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed speculations that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, may be preparing to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting that he remains a committed member of the opposition party. The PDP’s reaction followed recent commendations by APC National Chairman, Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, who praised Wike’s performance as FCT minister. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, the PDP described Wike as one of its most valuable political assets and maintained that his role in the administration of President Bola…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has threatened legal action against the founder of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele, over alleged defamatory statements made during a live-streamed sermon. In a letter dated June 11, 2026, and made public on Wednesday by Kwankwaso’s media aide, Hon. Saifullahi Hassan, the former Kano State governor’s legal team accused the cleric of making false and malicious claims capable of damaging his reputation and political standing. According to the lawyers, Ayodele had allegedly stated during the sermon that, “Kwankwaso is a fake to…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Senate on Wednesday took a major step toward restructuring Nigeria’s security architecture by passing the Constitution Alteration Bill seeking the establishment of state police for a second reading, while introducing stringent safeguards aimed at preventing abuse by governors and other political actors. The proposed constitutional amendment, considered during plenary in Abuja, seeks to create a dual policing system that will allow states to establish their own police services alongside the existing federal police structure. To fast-track consideration of the executive bill, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele moved a motion for the suspension of Senate rules. Leading the…

By Deborah Nnamdi Panic gripped residents of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Wednesday after a two-storey building under construction collapsed, trapping an unspecified number of workers beneath the rubble. The incident occurred along Dr. Peter Odili Road near Eterna Filling Station, less than 24 hours after another building collapse was reported in the Iwofe area of the state capital. Eyewitnesses said construction workers had resumed work for the day when the structure suddenly gave way, forcing labourers and nearby residents to flee for safety. Emergency responders were swiftly deployed to the scene and immediately commenced rescue operations to locate and…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Senate on Wednesday inaugurated four new senators elected in recent by-elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), restoring representation to four senatorial districts affected by vacancies. The oath of office was administered by Senate President Godswill Akpabio to Danladi Halilu Envulu-Anza of the All Progressives Congress (APC), representing Nasarawa North; Ikeje Asogwa of the APC, representing Enugu North; Olaka Nwogu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), representing Rivers South; and Francis Faduyile of the APC, representing Ondo South. The newly sworn-in lawmakers emerged victorious in separate by-elections held to fill seats that became vacant…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Anambra State Police Command has recorded a major security breakthrough following the neutralisation of four suspected members of an armed secessionist gang during a gun battle with a police-led Joint Security Patrol Team in Orumba South Local Government Area. The operation, which took place on June 23 along the Ogboji–Ajalli Road, also led to the recovery of a cache of weapons, ammunition, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), police uniforms, and other items believed to belong to the criminal group. Confirming the development on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the success was achieved…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed June 30 for ruling on an application filed by activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, seeking to set aside the revocation of his bail and the bench warrant issued for his arrest. Justice Mohammed Umar scheduled the ruling after hearing arguments from Sowore’s counsel, Raphael Adakole, and the legal team representing the Department of State Services (DSS), led by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Akinkolu Kehinde. At Wednesday’s proceedings, Adakole informed the court that the matter was slated for hearing on a motion dated June 17…

By Deborah Nnamdi A fresh debate over Nigeria’s economic situation has emerged after presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga challenged widespread claims of hunger and hardship, arguing that such narratives do not accurately reflect realities across the country. Speaking on the impact of the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, Onanuga acknowledged that Nigerians are facing economic difficulties but maintained that assertions of widespread hunger should be viewed within the context of ongoing government efforts to stabilise the economy and drive long-term growth. His comments come amid persistent concerns over rising living costs, food inflation and declining household purchasing power.…

By Deborah Nnamdi Nigerian-American actress and television host Osas Ighodaro has been cast in a leading role in the upcoming Nolly-Bollywood micro-drama series, Imported Bahu, marking another major milestone in her growing international career. The project was officially unveiled on Monday by executive producer Hamisha Daryani Ahuja, who announced that Ighodaro will star alongside Bollywood actor and model Rajniesh Duggall in a cross-cultural romance that explores themes of love, family secrets, and identity. Ahuja revealed the new production in an Instagram post, describing Imported Bahu as the first vertical micro-drama series from her production company, Forever 7 Entertainment. “For months,…

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed that Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, will remain in charge of Nigeria’s senior national team after reaching an agreement on a new contract that also places him in charge of the country’s U-23 side. NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko, disclosed the development on Tuesday following a meeting between officials of the NSC and the Nigeria Football Federation in Abuja, where discussions focused on the future of the nation’s football teams. Chelle’s initial two-year contract is set to expire at the end of 2026, with negotiations over improved terms having continued…