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Bolaji Abdullahi, the National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has fired back at Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo over claims that Peter Obi made a political mistake by defecting to the ADC, describing Keyamo’s argument as flawed and historically inconsistent. Keyamo had earlier argued via his X handle that Obi’s move to the ADC undermined zoning principles and questioned the party’s capacity to manage presidential ambitions. Reacting on Thursday,

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has directed his legal team to withdraw all pending defamation lawsuits against several individuals, including Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, following reflections prompted by a sermon delivered by a priest at a New Year service. Akpabio announced the decision during the service at Sacred Heart Parish in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, saying he had initially instructed lawyers to file nearly nine separate suits over alleged defamation and slander. H

Chelsea Football Club and head coach Enzo Maresca have agreed to part ways, with the Italian leaving his role at Stamford Bridge with immediate effect after a turbulent period marked by poor results and a reported breakdown in relations with the club’s hierarchy. The departure was confirmed on Thursday, following reports that both parties had reached a mutual decision to end the partnership as Chelsea seek to reset their season. Chelsea’s announcement comes after a challengin

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has welcomed Peter Obi into the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the move as a major boost to opposition coalition politics in Nigeria. Atiku, in a statement posted on his official X handle on Wednesday, reacted shortly after Obi’s formal defection to the ADC in Enugu, the Southeast capital, where the former Anambra State governor publicly announced his new political platform. Welcoming Obi, Atiku said the development marked “

The Rivers State Government has explained that its annual ₦100,000 Christmas bonus is disbursed to all civil and public servants on the state payroll, including pensioners and public office holders, as part of an established festive season payment practice. The clarification was issued by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Communications, Dr. Honour Sirawoo, in a statement on Wednesday in Port Harcourt, responding to public interest in the recently pro

Nigeria’s Federal Government has reassured citizens that the new tax reforms scheduled to begin on January 1, 2026 will not give authorities licence to automatically withdraw funds from individuals’ bank accounts, addressing widespread public concern ahead of the implementation of the consolidated tax regime. Taiwo Oyedele, chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, made the assurance during a televised end-of-year programme, 2025 In Retrospect:

Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have rejected and returned a N100,000 Christmas bonus that was credited to their personal bank accounts on the instructions of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, saying the payment lacked legislative backing and violated established financial procedures. In a statement on Tuesday signed by Hon. Enemi Alabo George, Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Petitions and Complaints, the lawmakers said they received alerts on December

The Peoples Democratic Party has faulted the Independent National Electoral Commission over the exclusion of its governorship candidate from the list of contenders for the 2026 Ekiti State election, accusing the electoral body of bias and vowing to seek judicial intervention. In a statement released on Tuesday on X by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the PDP described INEC’s action as “yet another confirmation of the biased disposition of the c

Nigeria’s Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered that former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, SAN, be held in custody at the Kuje Correctional Centre while his bail application is pending, in a development that marks a key moment in a high-profile money laundering case. Malami was arraigned on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, alongside his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe, and their son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, before Justice Emeka Nwite of t

Nigeria’s food and drug regulator has raised an alert about the circulation of counterfeit contraceptive products in several major markets across the country, warning that the fake items pose serious public health risks and urging consumers and stakeholders to be vigilant. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said in a public alert (No. 042/2025) issued on Monday that it received credible information from DKT International Nigeria, the aut

The Peoples Democratic Party has launched a scathing response to comments credited to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, accusing him of openly aligning with the ruling All Progressives Congress while still laying claim to PDP membership. In a statement issued on Monday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the PDP said Wike’s recent end-of-year media chat, where he described himself as the “number one supporter” of the p

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised serious constitutional concerns over what he described as discrepancies in the gazetted version of the Tinubu Tax Act, warning that any law published in a form different from what was passed by the National Assembly is legally invalid. In a statement issued on Sunday via his official X handle, Atiku reacted to the Senate’s confirmation that the version of the tax law gazetted by the executive did not reflect what lawmakers appro

The African Democratic Congress has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s handling of national security following the United States airstrike on terrorist targets in Sokoto State, describing the development as a reflection of what it called deep-seated incompetence at the highest level of government. In a statement released on Friday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said while it recognises the gravity of Nigeria’s security challenges

The Federal Government has confirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu authorized the United States to carry out air strikes against terrorist targets in Nigeria’s North-West, amid growing public debate over the operation. Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar disclosed this on Friday, shortly after the US Department of Defense and President Donald Trump announced that American forces had conducted strikes against terrorist elements operating in the region. Speaking on Channel

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declined to recognize the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party that is led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki and backed by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, citing multiple pending court judgments as the basis for its position. INEC’s decision was communicated in a letter dated December 22, 2025, in which the electoral body said it could not act on requests to upload or

The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has clarified that recent U.S. visa restrictions affecting Nigerian applicants are not meant to single out Nigerians but are focused on strengthening security protocols, a statement that comes amid broader adjustments to U.S. entry requirements ahead of the new year. The ambassador spoke at a news conference in Abuja during a visit by a U.S. Congressional Delegation, responding to concerns about the impact of the forthco

Gary Neville, former Manchester United defender and current football pundit, has expressed his views on the Premier League title race this season, publicly backing Arsenal as his choice to win the title despite pressure from rivals Manchester City and other contenders. Neville made the remarks on his Sky Sports podcast, reflecting on recent results that have seen Arsenal maintain their position at the top of the Premier League table and City close the gap but not overtake the

Davido and French Montana performed at the opening ceremony of the Africa Cup of Nations at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Morocco, delivering a high-energy musical showcase that set the tone for the tournament’s kickoff. The performance featured choreographed visuals and live renditions of the official AFCON soundtrack, highlighting the fusion of African rhythms with international music elements. The appearance formed part of the event’s flagship spectacle titled “Le Show

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery explained his handling of Jadon Sancho’s playing time as the Manchester United loanee continues to adapt to life at Villa Park. Sancho, who joined Villa on a season-long loan from Manchester United after limited opportunities at his parent club, has yet to establish himself as a regular starter in the Premier League this season. Emery said after Villa’s 1-0 win over Manchester City that his decision to substitute Sancho was based on fitness cons

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has revealed that he turned down two opportunities to leave the club in recent seasons and described how his time at Old Trafford has not fully matched his personal ambitions. Fernandes made the comments in a recent interview with Rio Ferdinand Presents, saying that despite frustration at certain points he chose to stay because he believes the club’s long-term objectives still align with his own. He said, “Obviously, when I speak abou