Tukur Buratai, former Chief of Army Staff, has questioned why security agencies appear unable to track terrorists and bandits despite their ability to monitor ordinary citizens and social media users. Speaking during an interview on TVC News, the former army chief said security agencies possess the capacity to locate criminals who openly communicate and share…
Strike Disrupts Administrative Operations The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has confirmed that oil and gas production in Nigeria remains stable. This follows a nationwide strike by protesting workers that shut down its offices. The strike paralysed administrative operations across the commission. However, field activities in the oil sector continued without disruption. Commission Assures…
Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was structured to favour Atiku Abubakar, adding that Rotimi Amaechi made a mistake by joining the party. Speaking during a media chat on Monday, Wike said he foresaw the outcome of the ADC presidential primary and would have advised…
Ayo Fayose, former Ekiti state governor, has suggested that the Oyo state government may have orchestrated the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State to embarrass President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television, Fayose said he believed the incident may have been used by political actors in the state to blackmail…
Aide Raises Alarm Over Viral Video Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, has criticised comedian and content creator Nasboi. The criticism followed a video he posted online. The aide said the clip was capable of causing fear. In a post on his X handle on Tuesday, Olusegun made the allegation….
David Ibiyeomie, presiding pastor of Salvation Ministries, has urged Nigerians not to sell their votes for money ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying voters should support candidates based on competence rather than political parties. Speaking during a Sunday sermon, the cleric warned that the benefits of vote-buying are temporary, while the consequences could last…
Businesses Embrace Digital Procurement Nigerian companies are speeding up the adoption of digital procurement platforms as they seek greater efficiency and transparency. Industry leaders say businesses now view procurement as a strategic function rather than a routine administrative task. The trend emerged during the inaugural Digital Procurement Africa Summit held recently in Lagos. The event…
Pat Utomi, professor of political economy, says Peter Obi would have been “trapped” if he had remained in the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking on Prime Time on Arise Television on Monday, Utomi said recent developments in the ADC vindicated Obi’s decision to leave the party for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). “It seems to…
Four Killed in Deadly Ambush The Anambra State Government has pledged to track down gunmen responsible for a deadly attack that claimed four lives along the Amansea–Awa–Ufuma Road in Orumba North Local Government Area. The victims included two police officers and two civilians. The attackers struck on Sunday night while a convoy was returning from…
Babachir Lawal, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alleging that the party’s presidential primary was manipulated in favour of Atiku Abubakar. Atiku emerged as the ADC presidential candidate after polling 1,846,370 votes to defeat Rotimi Amaechi, who secured 504,117 votes. Mohammed Hayatudeen came third with…
