Yusuf Gagdi, member representing Pankshin/Kanam/Kanke federal constituency of Plateau, has warned that Nigerians may turn their anger against members of the National Assembly if lawmakers fail to hold President Bola Tinubu accountable over the country’s worsening security situation. Speaking during plenary on Tuesday, the lawmaker said the legislature must take a firm stand on insecurity…
FIFA Confirms Davido for World Cup Countdown Show FIFA has announced Afrobeats superstar Davido as one of the performers for its World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert. The event will hold in Los Angeles, United States, on June 10. It forms part of build-up activities for the expanded FIFA World Cup. The tournament will be jointly…
Nollywood actor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) aspirant for the Bwari/AMAC federal constituency seat, Emeka Ike, has condemned the publication of his voter registration records by Lere Olayinka, media aide to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The actor described the action as “disturbing, worrisome, and undemocratic”. Ike spoke at a…
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, former 2023 vice presidential candidate of the Labour Party, says Nigeria would witness an immediate transformation if Donald Duke becomes president. Duke recently emerged as the presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking in an interview with Symfoni Media, Datti-Ahmed, who recently defected from…
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, former vice presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, says he accepted to become the running mate of Peter Obi in the 2023 election out of sympathy for the former Anambra governor. Speaking in an interview with Symfoni Media, Datti-Ahmed said several prominent northern politicians had declined to…
Bamiloye Defends Adeboye Over Insecurity Remarks Evangelist Mike Bamiloye, founder of Mount Zion Faith Ministries, has defended Pastor Enoch Adeboye after recent criticism over his comments on Nigeria’s insecurity. He made the clarification in a post shared on his Instagram page on Wednesday. In the post, he said critics misrepresented the RCCG General Overseer’s position….
King Charles Honours Idris Elba at Windsor Castle Award-winning British actor Idris Elba has received a knighthood from King Charles III for his dedication to young people and his extensive charitable work. The honour was formally conferred during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on Tuesday. During the event, the King presented several national honours…
FG Activates Nationwide Ebola Preparedness Plan The Federal Government has strengthened health screening procedures at airports, seaports and land borders across Nigeria. The action follows concerns over the ongoing outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus disease in parts of East and Central Africa. As a result, health authorities have activated precautionary measures…
Naira Records Fresh Gain at Official FX Window The Nigerian naira extended its positive performance against the United States dollar on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the official foreign exchange market. Data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria showed that the naira traded at N1,361.0479 per dollar at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM)….
Daniel Bwala, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on policy communication, says Nigerians are struggling to see the benefits of Tinubu’s economic reforms because of the nation’s huge population. Speaking in an interview on Arise Television on Tuesday, Bwala said the benefits of ongoing reforms would take time to spread across the country. “The answer…
