The death toll from the devastating floods in Adamawa state has hit 25 as at the time of this report on Tuesday. Rescue operation teams have continued to recover more dead bodies, with families still missing some of their relatives. The executive secretary of the Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency, Dr. Celine Laori, on Tuesday confirmed to newsmen that the death toll has risen from 23 to 25 as of noon on Tuesday. Dr. Laori, who is also the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Health, said that the rescue operation has continued in areas that were worse hit by…
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Charles Oputa, the veteran singer and activist widely known as Charly Boy, has lashed out at the Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA) for removing his name from a popular bus stop and replacing it with that of music star Olamide. The bus stop, previously known as Charly Boy Bus Stop, was renamed Baddo Bus Stop as part of a new street-naming initiative announced Friday by Kolade David, chairman of the Bariga LCDA. The rebranding move also honoured other prominent Nigerian entertainers such as 9ice, Tony Tetuila, Bukayo Saka, and King Sunny Ade. However, Charly Boy has condemned the decision,…
ABUJA President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours of Officer of Order of Niger (OON) on Super Falcons following their historic victory at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The President while receiving the players and the technical team at the Villa on Monday commended them for their “indomitable spirit of resilience, determination and courage”, saying the victory couldn’t have been more historic. To reward the players, the President, who earlier received the trophy from Rasheedat Ajibade, gave each players $100k. In addition, President Tinubu gave the players three-bedroom flat. Tinubu said: “On behalf of the grateful…
Abductors of six Nigerian Law School students have demanded a ransom of N20m for each victim. The students were reportedly kidnapped in Benue State by suspected gunmen while travelling from Onitsha, Anambra State, to the Yola campus of the Nigerian Law School in Adamawa State on Saturday. The incident occurred in the late hours of Saturday, as the students were on their way to resume academic activities at the Yola campus of the Nigerian Law School, scheduled to reopen on Monday (today), following their court externship break. In a communication with the media on Sunday, a student at the Yola…
FEATURES SERAP Demand FG’s Accountability on NDDC, NNPCL, Other MDAs By: Henry Ojelu Four years after the submission of a forensic audit report detailing the alleged misappropriation of over N6 trillion in the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, the document remains shrouded in secrecy. No one has been held accountable, thousands of projects remain abandoned, and the suffering of Niger Delta communities continues. Now, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, a leading civic watchdog, is ramping up its campaign for accountability—taking legal action, submitting public petitions, and calling out institutions that have failed to act. From the NDDC to…
ABUJA The African Democratic Congress, ADC, yesterday, revealed that zoning on of electoral offices is not a priority to the party at the moment. The party said it was rather focused on building a strong, grassroots-based political structure across Nigeria. The ADC stated that it intends to reshape the country’s political system by promoting principles, practical solutions, and people-centred governance rather than relying on regional power-sharing arrangements. In an exclusive interview, the ADC’s Interim National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the party’s approach to the 2027 election would prioritise merit and national interest over traditional zoning. He also explained that…
The milestone 10th season of Big Brother Naija, with the theme ’10/10′, premiered on Saturday as Ebuka Obi-Uchendu welcomed the first batch of housemates. Perennial host, Ebuka set the stage for fierce competition, with housemates eyeing a record ₦150 million grand prize. Each contestant brought unique energy and strategy, hinting at looming rivalries, surprise alliances, and the high-stakes drama BBNaija fans eagerly anticipate. In a surprise twist during the live premiere, Ebuka revealed that the ₦150 million prize won’t simply go to one winner. For the first time ever, housemates must earn the prize money weekly through various tasks and…
Medical doctors employed by the Lagos State Government have announced a three-day warning strike beginning 8:00 a.m. on Monday, July 28, 2025, in protest against what they described as an “illegal and disrespectful” salary deduction by the state government. The doctors, under the aegis of the Medical Guild, declared the strike after unsuccessful attempts at dialogue with relevant authorities. The warning strike is expected to end at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Speaking at a press conference at the Guild’s secretariat in Lagos, Chairman of the Medical Guild, Dr. Japhet Olugbogi, explained that the dispute began in April…
Interim National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Abdullahi, who spoke yesterday during the third Expanded Meeting of the National Political Consultative Group (North), held in Abuja, described the alleged act of intimidation of governors as a conspiracy against the Nigerian people. He stated, “We don’t need to particularly target any serving governor. We know that no serving governor will want to come to us now because of the kind of intimidation that they are facing. “We know what they are doing to them. Some of them who cannot jump to their party (APC) are saying we are endorsing their presidential…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged Nigerians to reject the new opposition coalition, alleging that the political party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), is seeking to destroy the country. Wike’s demand came on the heels of statements made by the Interim National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, who said that the fear of intimidation by the administration of President Bola Tinubu prevented state governors from joining the coalition. Also, the Interim National Chairman of the party, Senator David Mark, has raised the alarm that Northern Nigeria is bleeding, pointing out that his…