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FRSC Vows to Prosecute TikTok Star Peller Over Reckless Driving
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is sending a clear and strong message: road safety laws apply to everyone, regardless of fame or followers. In a significant move, the Corps has announced plans to prosecute popular TikTok star Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, following a recent road traffic crash allegedly linked to his reckless behaviour behind the wheel. Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed has publicly expressed deep concern over a worrying trend: the rise of…
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Dangote Challenges NMDPRA Boss Over Alleged $5 Million School Fees, Demands Investigation
In a dramatic press briefing at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos on Sunday, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, escalated his criticism of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), focusing squarely on its Chief Executive Officer, Farouk Ahmed. Dangote publicly alleged that Ahmed spent approximately $5 million on the secondary school education of his four children in Switzerland, arguing that such an expenditure is grossly inconsistent with the income…
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Over 20 Worshippers Kidnapped In Kogi ECWA Church Attack.
The security situation in Kogi State has seen a frightening escalation following a recent attack on a place of worship. On Sunday, December 14, 2025, gunmen stormed the First ECWA Church in Ayetoro Kiri, Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area, during a worship session, abducting no fewer than 20 worshippers. Local sources confirm that the assailants opened fire to create panic among the congregants. While many worshippers managed to flee the scene, an undisclosed number were seized…
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Tinubu’s Road to 2027 Kicks Off: Presidential Coalition Council Launches Nationwide Mobilization
The Presidential Coalition Council (PCC) launched its nationwide re-election mobilization campaign in Ibadan, Oyo State, last Saturday, urging Nigerians to re-elect President Bola Tinubu for a second term. The Message: Finish What We Started PCC National Coordinator, Abiodun Faleke (represented by Abiodun Mafe), conveyed President Tinubu’s message, assuring party faithful of victory in 2027 and urging them to intensify efforts to spread the “gospel of good governance.” The core argument? A second term is necessary…
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I’m not among northerners coming together to say Tinubu must go – Tambuwal
Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has said he is not part of any northern coalition seeking to force President Bola Tinubu out of office, but insisted he is fully committed to democratically removing Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027. Speaking on Channels Television, Tambuwal said his ongoing issues with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are politically motivated, claiming the Tinubu administration is uncomfortable with his activities in the opposition…
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”I commend him for being one of the champions of our Renewed Hope Agenda even though he belongs to another party” – Tinubu celebrates Wike on his Birthday
President Bola Tinubu congratulated the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on his birthday, December 13, praising his leadership and performance in office. In a goodwill message, the President thanked God for Wike’s life, describing it as one marked by purpose, courage, and public service. He hailed the former Rivers State governor as an audacious and results-driven leader who consistently overcomes obstacles. Tinubu specifically highlighted the ongoing transformation of the FCT under Wike’s…
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I took this decision as my return of favour – Fubara on why he joined APC
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has explained that his decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC) was to reciprocate President Bola Tinubu’s role in restoring stability to the state. Fubara said aligning Rivers State with the Federal Government was necessary to strengthen cooperation with the centre. He made this known during his formal reception by the APC at the Government House in Port Harcourt, where he completed his…
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Tinubu Rejects Claims of Christian Genocide, Says Nigeria’s Crisis Is Criminal, Not Religious
President Bola Tinubu has once again dismissed claims that Nigeria is experiencing a Christian genocide, insisting that the country’s security challenges are driven by criminality, extremism, and long-standing socio-economic problems, not religious persecution. The President made this known in Abuja while declaring open the 8th Biennial Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Nasrul Lahi-l-Fatih Society (NASFAT). Tinubu was represented at the event by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef…
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Not even $1bn can make me join politics – Bishop Oyedepo
Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo, has declared that no amount of money, including one billion dollars, could convince him to venture into partisan politics. Oyedepo made the statement while speaking to worshippers during the impartation service at Shiloh 2025, the church’s annual convocation. He urged believers to remain focused on their divine assignments rather than pursuing paths outside their calling. The cleric stressed that political participation does not align with his…
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People claiming to be witch hunted today did same to others in past – Shehu Sani
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has criticised public office holders and politicians who complain about being “witch-hunted.” In a post on his X handle on Friday, Sani pointed out the irony, saying many of those crying foul today were the same people who “witch-hunted” others when they held power. His remark comes amid growing political tensions and frequent claims of persecution from various quarters. “We are a special breed of people who pray to…
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Asake will perform at my wedding – Wizkid
Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar, Ayodeji “Wizkid” Balogun, has revealed that he wants fellow Afrobeats star Asake to perform at his wedding. Wizkid remarked on a recent appearance on Apple Music Radio with Asake and DJ Tunez. He said Asake’s breakout hit “Omo Ope” instantly made him a fan, but “Remember” remains his favourite song, and the one he hopes Asake will perform on his big day. Praising Asake, Wizkid described him as one of the most…
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Supreme Court overrides presidential pardon, affirms death sentence for Maryam Sanda
In a landmark ruling that clarifies the limits of presidential pardon, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has overturned President Bola Tinubu’s decision to grant clemency to Maryam Sanda, who was convicted of killing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello. In a split judgment delivered on Friday, the apex court upheld the death sentence by hanging earlier imposed on Sanda by an FCT High Court in 2020 and later affirmed by the Court of Appeal. Sanda was convicted…
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