Nigerians blast Wike for attending Dubai summit with his two sons
Nigerians have criticised FCT minister Nyesom Wike for taking his sons to the Asia Pacific Cities Summit in Dubai, accusing him of abusing public office.
Political Landscape
Military grills MD, raids ex-governor Sylva’s house in coup probe
Military investigators have expanded their probe into an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, questioning a Federal Government agency Managing Director for a massive fund transfer to former Minister Timipre Sylva, whose Abuja home was simultaneously raided.
NSA Ribadu vows ‘strong response’ to Anambra poll violence
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu warned that any violence during the November 8 Anambra governorship election “will be met with a strong, uncompromising response” from security agencies, while the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) confirmed its full preparedness to conduct the polls.
Oshiomhole urges Tinubu to mandate military and agencies to adopt locally made uniforms
Adams Oshiomhole has urged President Tinubu to mandate locally-made uniforms for Nigeria’s armed forces, arguing the shift would revive manufacturing, create jobs and reduce dependency on imports.
PDP crisis deepens: Sule Lamido shut out of chairmanship race, threatens legal action
The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) worsened as former Jigawa State governor Sule Lamido was blocked from obtaining the national chairmanship nomination form, leading him to threaten legal action amidst growing discontent over the endorsement of Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN) as the consensus candidate.
INEC declares Anambra 99% ready for November governorship election
INEC has declared Anambra State 99% ready for the November 8 governorship election after assessing logistics, security, and accreditation systems.
Soludo’s N1m reward meant to curb voter apathy, not vote-buying — APGA
APGA says Governor Soludo’s ₦1m-per-ward election incentive aims to combat voter apathy and encourage participation, not to buy votes.
APC slams Obi over remark describing Yahoo boys as ‘geniuses’
Lagos APC has criticised Peter Obi for describing Yahoo boys as “geniuses,” calling the statement reckless and morally wrong.
Graham backs White House strikes, says Trump may “expand” operations in Venezuela
Sen. Lindsey Graham defended recent U.S. strikes on alleged drug vessels, endorsed possible expansion to land strikes, and said Congress will be briefed on future operations.
ADC pledges party revival, cautions members against infiltration
The ADC leadership says it will take legal action against those holding unauthorised congresses.