2027: Aisha Yesufu vows to oppose Peter Obi ‘if he plans second term’
Political activist, Aisha Yesufu, has vowed to oppose Peter Obi if he gets to office as president and decides to do more than one term. Yesufu made this statement on Monday when she featured in an interview on Arise Television’s…
ADC Youths Threaten Nationwide Protest Against INEC Derecognition Decision
The youth wing of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), demanding an immediate reversal of the derecognition of the David Mark-led National Working Committee or face massive nationwide protest….
I have been living on N4000 pension since 1997′: Adamawa retiree cries out over hardship
In a poignant video circulating on social media, an elderly pensioner from Adamawa State has shared his decades-long struggle, revealing that he has been living on a fixed monthly pension of just N4,000 since retiring in 1997. The retiree made…
Top Northern Nigeria Politician Dies in Egyptian Hospital
A Top Northern Nigeria Politician has died in an Egyptian Hospital. Philips News reports that the Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Usman Ankwai is dead.T his newspaper understands that the Top Northern Nigeria Politician died…
Nigeria becomes Africa’s second-largest domestic air market – FAAN
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has disclosed that Nigeria is now ranked the second-largest domestic passenger market in Africa, with over 10.5 million domestic passengers, representing 10 per cent growth. Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, said…
World’s Oldest Cameroon’s President, Paul Biya, Appoints Son as Vice President
President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest sitting head of state, has appointed his son, Franck Emmanuel Biya, as Vice President of Cameroon and Head of the Armed Forces. The announcement, made via an official presidential decree dated April 4, 2026,…
Broadcasters ban Wike for threatening to shoot Channels Television’s Seun Okinbaloye
The Independent Broadcast Association of Nigeria (IBAN) on Sunday announced the boycott of press briefings by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Mr. Nyesom Wike, until he retracts his threat to shoot Channels Television journalist, Mr. Seun Okinbaloye, and tender…
“I’m Not Afraid” — Seun Okinbaloye Reacts After Wike’s Controversial Statement Sparks Outrage
Channels TV host Seun Okinbaloye has said he is “not afraid” of Nyesom Wike following controversial remarks made by the minister. Wike had earlier said he would have “broken his TV screen and shot” the journalist over comments suggesting that…
Resident Doctors begin nationwide strike Tuesday
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced plans to commence a total and indefinite strike from 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, over the alleged decision by the Federal Government to halt the Professional Allowance Table (PAT)….
Tinubu inaugurates Gateway airport, commends Dapo Abiodun’s ‘visionary leadership‘
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday inaugurated the Gateway International Airport in Iperu, Ogun state, along with the new Gateway airline. Tinubu commended Dapo Abiodun, governor of Ogun, for his “visionary leadership and effective use of resources”. “I sincerely appreciate the…