Nyesom Wike Dismisses Amaechi’s Political Value in Rivers State
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched an attack on former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, saying his candidacy as presidential running mate to Atiku Abubakar on the platform of African Democratic Congress (ADC) is of no benefit to the people of Rivers State or the wider South-south region. Speaking yesterday…
Nigeria Emerges as West Africa’s Digital Powerhouse – Tijani
Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy Bosun Tijani has declared that Nigeria hasbecome West Africa’s digital powerhouse.He stressed that the country’s strengths in digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurityshould form a core part of its foreign policy. Tijani made the remarks on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the Second Seminar on Anticipatory, Cyber andDigital…
Tinubu Approves 30-80% Pay Rise For Armed Forces
In a major move aimed at boosting troop morale and strengthening Nigeria’s fight against insecurity, President Tinubu approved salary increases of between 30 and 80 per cent for about 250,000 personnel of the Armed Forces. According to the Presidency, officers above the rank of colonel and its equivalent, that is, Brigadier-Generals to Generals, will get…
Wike-Led PDP Submits Sandy Onor As Presidential Candidate
The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said the publication of its presidential candidate by the Independent National Electoral Commission has ended months of speculation over the party’s participation in the 2027 presidential election. The party said those who predicted it would fail…
Governor Adeleke Urges Osun Residents To Come Out Vote
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has charged Osun residents and voters to ignore threats from the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) and troop out en masse to vote for his re-election on August 15. Adeleke’s comments came as his campaign organisation, Imole Campaign Council, alerted the country and the international community to what it called…
Presidency Differ With Bishop Onaiyekan On State Of The Nation
The presidency has defended the administration of President Bola Tinubu after the Bishop Emeritus of Abuja, John Cardinal Olorunfemi Onaiyekan, criticised the administration, accusing the President’s aides of shielding him from the realities facing Nigerians. His comments drew a sharp response from the Presidency, which said the cardinal was not speaking on behalf of all…
On This Day: Afrobeat Legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti Dies at 58
Nigerian musician, composer, and political activist Fela Anikulapo-Kuti died at his home in Lagos onAugust 2, 1997, at the age of 58.His older brother, Dr. Olikoye Ransome-Kuti, announced the news at a press conference the followingday, stating that the immediate cause was heart failure, with complications arising from AIDS.Fela, born Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti on…
Amaechi as Atiku’s VP Not a Plus – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has criticised the choice of former Rivers StateGovernor Rotimi Amaechi as running mate to Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress (ADC)presidential candidate for the 2027 election.Wike described the pairing as offering no electoral advantage, particularly in Rivers State and the South-South region. Wike made the remarks during…
Atiku Accuses Tinubu Administration of ‘Lying With Statistics’ on Economy
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the President Bola Tinubu administration for whathe described as relying on misleading statistics to mask Nigeria’s economic challenges.Atiku said no amount of “lying with statistics” or creative accounting could hide the realities of hardshipfaced by ordinary Nigerians.In a statement issued on Sunday, August 2, 2026, by his Senior…
‘I Clothed, Fed You,’ Atiku Fires Back at Obasanjo
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has responded sharply to recent comments by ex-PresidentOlusegun Obasanjo, recalling how he supported Obasanjo financially and personally after his releasefrom prison.Atiku also defended his opposition to Obasanjo’s alleged third-term bid, saying he has no regrets.In a statement issued on Saturday, August 1, 2026, by his Senior Special Assistant on PublicCommunication,…
