Constitutional Crossroads: Tinubu’s N1.48 Trillion Rivers Budget Request Tests Federalism Amid Emergency Rule.

President Bola Tinubu’s administration has thrust Nigeria’s federalist principles into uncharted territory, seeking National Assembly approval for Rivers State’s N1.48 trillion 2025 budget—a move critics argue blurs constitutional lines between…

Defection Drama Deepens: Legal Precedent Looms as Labour Party Rep Jumps to APC Amid Leadership Chaos.

In a move emblematic of Nigeria’s recurring political nomadism, Rep. Sunday Umehia, representing Ezeagu/Udi Federal Constituency in Enugu State, defected from the crisis-ridden Labour Party (LP) to the All Progressives…

Poverty and Tradition Collide: Nigerian Couple’s Desperate Sale of Children Exposes Systemic Failures.

In a dimly lit detention cell at the Special Anti-Touting Squad (SASA) office in Onitsha, Vincent Mbam, 57, and his wife, Nnenna, 39, recount a story of desperation that has…

Inside the Betrayal: Borno Governor Exposes Rot Within Security Ranks, Demands Overhaul of Nigeria’s Counter-Terrorism Strategy.

In a blistering indictment of Nigeria’s counter-insurgency machinery, Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has unmasked a web of betrayal festering within the nation’s security architecture, political elite, and local…

Classified Document Scandal Roils Labour Party: Lawmaker Faces Expulsion Amid Allegations of Unauthorized Leak.

A brewing storm within the Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party has escalated into a high-stakes confrontation, centering on allegations that House of Representatives member Afam Ogene unlawfully obtained…

Wike Rules Out 2027 Presidential Bid, Cites Loyalty to Tinubu Amid PDP Zoning Debate

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has firmly dismissed speculation about a potential presidential run in 2027, declaring his unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.…

APGA drums support for Tinubu ahead of 2027

APGA drums support for Tinubu ahead of 2027. – By Steve Ovirih. In a unique yet sudden political twist, The  All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA has thrown its weight behind…

Ondo State Govt says land grabbing charge untrue.

Ondo State Govt says land grabbing charge untrue. – By Steve Ovirih. The Government of Ondo State has disagreed with the allegation of Ondo state Cocoa farmers that land grabbing…

₦6.98 Per Minute Toll: Nigeria’s Poor Bear Brunt as USSD Banking Shifts Cost to Airtime.

A significant shift in how millions of Nigerians access basic banking services came into force yesterday, mandated by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). In a move with profound implications for…

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  • April 4, 2025
Driver Killed, Passengers Abducted as Gunmen Hijack Bus in Otukpo, Benue

Tragedy struck in Ikobi, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State on Thursday night as gunmen hijacked a fully loaded Benue Links bus, killing the driver and kidnapping all the…