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The Conference of Professionals in the Peoples Democratic Party (CP-PDP) has called on the All Progressives Congress (APC) to sack and investigate the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over alleged corruption and actions it described as inimical to Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement issued by its chairman,…

By Deborah Nnamdi Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has openly criticized Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, describing him as “a bad child” who lacks gratitude, while declaring that his political “rainbow coalition” will dominate all elective positions in the state in the 2027 elections. Wike made…

The Niger State Police Command has recovered a suspected military unexploded ordnance (UXO) in Zugurma community, Mashegu Local Government Area of the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement issued in Minna on Tuesday. He said the recovery followed a report received on…

File image: Martins Amaewhule, Speaker,Rivers State House of Assembly By Deborah Nnamdi Political tension in Rivers State heightened on Thursday as the State House of Assembly formally commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, over allegations of gross misconduct. The decision followed a plenary session…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN. Justice Emeka Nwite made the order on Tuesday while ruling on an ex-parte application filed by the Economic and…

The Labour Party’s vice-presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, on Wednesday formally declared his intention to contest the presidency in 2027, reaffirming his commitment to the Labour Party amid ongoing political realignments. Baba-Ahmed, 56, who was the running mate to former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter…

By Deborah Nnamdi Suspected bandits on Tuesday night attacked personnel of the National Park Service (NPS) in Oloka village, Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State, leaving several officers feared killed or injured. The attack, which reportedly occurred around 9:00 p.m. on January 6, 2026, caught the NPS personnel off…

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Emmanuel Ogidi, has disclosed that the party plans to hold talks with former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and other key political figures as part of efforts to rebuild and reposition Nigeria’s main opposition party. Ogidi,…

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted a photojournalist, Umar Iyale, at Danhonu II community in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Iyale, who is reportedly battling an undisclosed ailment, was kidnapped from his residence at about 9 p.m. on Monday. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the Kaduna…

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested 12 suspects in connection with a violent attack on Unity Estate, Mbodo–Aluu, along Airport Road in Port Harcourt, which left several residents injured, properties damaged and one person abducted. The incident occurred on Monday, January 5, 2026, at about 1:15 p.m., when suspected…