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The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been thrown into turmoil following the abduction of its chairman, Philip Aivoji. The party has issued a fervent plea to the authorities for immediate intervention to ensure his safe release. According to Alhaji Hakeem Amode, the Publicity Secretary of the Lagos State PDP, Aivoji […]

Emmanuel Ogalla, the Chief of Naval Staff, is facing a crisis after being flagged for his role in aiding oil bunkering and a multibillion-naira contract-splitting fraud, according to a report by the People’s Gazette Ogalla’s actions have raised concerns among defense minister Bello Matawalle, who is reportedly being supplied with details of the naval chief’s

The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, has visited female soldier Ruth Ogunleye, who is undergoing rehabilitation following allegations of stigmatization, intimidation, and sexual harassment within the military ranks. Ogunleye accused a colonel and two other senior officers of subjecting her to harassment after she rejected the colonel’s advances. In a video that gained

The Presidency has responded to the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, over the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPCL) $3.3 billion emergency crude repayment loan. The loan, secured on August 16, 2023, was designed to bolster the naira and stabilize the foreign exchange market. Atiku Abubakar, in a statement,

Garba Shehu Urges Nigerians to Lower Expectations for Future Presidents Former presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, advised Nigerians to lower their expectations for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and future presidents, citing that no leader can solve all the nation’s problems. He mentioned that some of the challenges faced by the previous administration were due to the

Dr Ify Aniebo, the wife of Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (GRV), the Lagos State gubernatorial candidate of the Labor Party at the 2023 general election, has apologized for her actions and promised to handle situations better in the future. I a series of tweets, she expressed her gratitude to her husband for being kind, patient, and loving,

As the Israel-Hamas conflict extends into its fourth month, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu encounters growing criticism from various quarters, including his military cabinet, the US administration, and right-wing allies. The prime minister, amidst political challenges, remains resolute in his commitment to eradicating Hamas and securing the release of Israeli hostages held by the militant group.

The Presidency has issued a serious warning to northern critics following reports of the relocation of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and some Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) departments to Lagos State. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Tinubu, made this known in a post on his official

Yemen is on edge as Houthi rebels escalate hostilities by ordering all US and British UN workers to vacate the country within a month. This directive comes amid ongoing airstrikes conducted by the US and UK, further complicating an already precarious situation. The expulsion deadline raises serious concerns about the potential disruption of humanitarian efforts

Pastor David Ibiyeomie, the General Overseer of Salvation Ministries, has issued a cautionary message regarding the practice of earning money for rendering services in church. According to him, individuals who receive payment for their services within the church may find themselves unable to rise above the financial level of their compensation. Pastor Ibiyeomie specifically highlighted

The Presidency has refuted the rumors of the Federal Government’s intention to move the capital of Nigeria back to Lagos. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, dismissed the speculations, attributing them to the misinterpretation of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s decision to relocate its Department of Banking Supervision

Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, expressed his commendation for the Supreme Court of Nigeria’s prompt release of the Certified True Copy (CTC) of its December 15, 2024 judgment on the detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The Peace in South East

A fresh crisis has erupted in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, resulting in loss of lives and extensive property damage. Reports indicate that several people were killed, and numerous houses, along with churches and mosques, were set ablaze during the unrest. Governor Caleb Mutfwang responded swiftly by declaring a 24-hour curfew in

The Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Ali Ndume, has issued a stern warning to President Bola Tinubu, cautioning that there will be political consequences if the decision to relocate key departments of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to Lagos is not reversed. The CBN’s directive to move

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Bello Bodejo, the President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, over the establishment of an unrecognized vigilante group in Nasarawa State. The arrest took place on Tuesday at the Miyetti Allah’s Head Office in Nasarawa State, with a joint team of DSS operatives and Nigerian Army soldiers storming