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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) special investigative team has successfully arrested Ifechukwu Dennis, the individual alleged to have originated and created the fake AI-generated voice note that was passed off as the authentic voice of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Dennis was apprehended in Benin City, Edo State. According to reports, he is suspected of producing the manipulated audio clip, which was widely circulated on social media and used to mislead the public. The fake voice note was edited and shared in ways that sparked significant controversy, including links to content involving activist Very Dark Man (VDM), and raised concerns about potential ethnic tensions and public unrest. The suspect reportedly created and controlled multiple social media pages involved in spreading the content. A tech expert had earlier traced the origin of the AI voice note back to Dennis, prompting calls for his arrest by security agencies. The Nigeria Police Force is expected to issu...

The Presidency announced on Thursday that the Federal Government has made substantial strides toward establishing state police, with a constitutional amendment anticipated in the coming weeks. Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed this while briefing State House Correspondents after a high-level consultative meeting convened by the Presidency at the State House, Abuja. Gbajabiamila said deliberations on the framework for state police began three to four months ago, following a direct order from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. “Establishing state police is not something that you do with the snap of the fingers. There is a lot involved in terms of constitution and legalities,” he said. “Thank God we have now gained a lot of traction. Hopefully, the amendment will come shortly, and the details of the amendment will come after that.” He explained that discussions have now advanced to the stage of fine-tuning the necessary constitutional amendments, aft...

Former Labour Party spokesperson and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has said that voting for Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election would ultimately benefit President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during an interview with Symfoni TV on Wednesday, Okonkwo argued that opposition parties must unite behind a single candidate to stand a realistic chance of defeating the incumbent president. According to him, a divided opposition would only strengthen Tinubu’s chances of securing a second term in office. “The reason I said it is that either you’re working for Tinubu directly, in other words, you’re in the APC, or you’re working for Tinubu indirectly because when you divide the votes of the coalition and the opposition, you’re still making Tinubu better placed to win,” he said. Okonkwo also criticised Obi’s reported withdrawal from coalition talks involving the ADC, claiming the former Anambra State governor was unwilling to participate in a comp...

Renowned cleric and leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has made a bold prediction about the political future of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking during a recent address, the outspoken prophet claimed that President Tinubu would face significant challenges if elections were conducted today, insisting that many Nigerians have become dissatisfied with the current administration due to the prevailing economic hardship, rising insecurity, and growing public frustration across the country. According to Primate Ayodele, President Tinubu would not easily accept electoral defeat if he were voted out of office, drawing comparisons with former President Goodluck Jonathan, who famously conceded defeat after the 2015 presidential election. The cleric stated: “If they defeat Tinubu, it will take about two weeks for him to accept defeat, and there will be high tension in the country. For you not to b...

The ADC Student Wings in Rivers State has criticized former senator and political leader, Senator Magnus Abe, over comments allegedly describing the governorship ticket awarded to Sir Gabriel Pidomson as a "cunning ticket" orchestrated by former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi. In a press statement signed by the Coordinator of the ADC Student Wings in Rivers State, Comrade Augustus Dumbari Prince, the group described the alleged remark as unfair, misleading, and disrespectful to the democratic processes of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). According to the statement, the emergence of Sir Gabriel Pidomson as the party's governorship candidate followed legitimate party procedures and reflected the collective decision of stakeholders within the party. The student body expressed concern that Senator Abe's comments could undermine the credibility of the candidate and the integrity of the party without presenting any evidence to support the claims. ...

In a significant legal victory for the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has unanimously dismissed the appeal filed by the Turaki Group challenging the judgment of the Federal High Court (FHC), Ibadan, which recognized the Abdulrahman-led PDP Caretaker Committee. The appellate court upheld the earlier decision of the Federal High Court, which had, in January this year, declined to recognize the executive produced by the Turaki Group’s Ibadan convention and instead affirmed the legitimacy of the Abdulrahman-led Caretaker Committee. The caretaker committee had supervised the PDP National Convention that produced the current members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). Delivering its judgment, the Court of Appeal held that the appeal had become merely academic and failed to present any live issue warranting judicial intervention, thereby dismissing the case in its entirety. The ruling effectively reinforces the l...

Evangelist Mike Bamiloye, founder of Mount Zion Faith Ministries, has defended the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, amid backlash over the cleric’s recent remarks on Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. Adeboye reignited debate on Tuesday after resharing a video originally recorded in November 2025, in which he urged the Federal Government to give service chiefs a 90-day ultimatum to end terrorism or resign. The clip sparked mixed reactions, with some accusing him of discouraging planned protests against insecurity and others questioning his political stance. Reacting via his official Instagram page on Wednesday, Bamiloye slammed critics and bloggers for misrepresenting Adeboye’s position. He stressed that the 84-year-old pastor has consistently spoken against societal evils. Bamiloye directly addressed calls for Adeboye to lead street demonstrations: “And for all those who are expecting an 84-year-old man, servant of God, to lead a...

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, sentenced four members of the Al-Shabaab terrorist group to death by hanging for their roles in the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. The convicts are: - Idris Abdulmalik Omeiza, 25 - Al Qasim Idris, 20 - Jamiu Abdulmalik, 26 - Abdulhaleem Idris, 25 Justice Emeka Nwite handed down the sentence after finding them guilty on a nine-count terrorism charge filed by the Department of State Services on behalf of the Federal Government. The court held that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt, establishing that the four were principal members of an Al-Shabaab cell operating in Kogi State and active participants in the assault. The court found that the attackers stormed the church during a Pentecost Sunday service, held worshippers hostage, and carried out the assault using improvised explosive devices and AK-47 rifles. At least 40 worshippers were killed and ove...

Gunmen have abducted Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, the 43-year-old younger sister of former Minister of Power and APC 2027 governorship aspirant Chief Adebayo Adelabu, alongside her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, in Ibadan, Oyo State. 951a The incident occurred at about 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in the Elewura area of Challenge, Ibadan South West LGA, while Mrs. John-Paul was on her way to drop her children at school. Eyewitnesses said the attackers fired sporadically to scare residents, forced her out of her Kia Sonata, and drove her and the twins away in another vehicle brought by the kidnappers. A video circulating online showed a red Toyota Camry abandoned on the street with doors ajar, suggesting a sudden attack. Adelabu’s media aide, Femi Awogboro, confirmed the abduction in an official statement, describing it as “unfortunate” and deeply distressing to the family. The statement said Mrs. John-Paul is the youngest of five children of Mrs. O...

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Daniel Bwala, has argued that the biggest beneficiaries of the administration’s policies are low-income Nigerians. Speaking during an appearance on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Tuesday, Bwala pointed to programmes such as the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) initiative, and healthcare interventions as examples of policies designed to improve the lives of ordinary citizens. According to him, more than one million students have benefited from NELFUND, helping many young Nigerians who might otherwise struggle to access higher education. He also said the government’s push for CNG-powered transportation is already making a difference, although many citizens are calling for greater investment in the sector. Bwala further highlighted healthcare measures, including support for cesarean sections and subsidies for dialysis treatment, describing them as initiatives t...

Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has revealed that sympathy for Peter Obi was a key reason he agreed to become his running mate in the 2023 presidential election. Speaking during an interview with Symfoni, Baba-Ahmed said Obi approached three influential politicians in 2022 in an effort to build alliances ahead of the election, but none agreed to join him. He said he was disappointed by their response and felt compelled to support Obi’s presidential ambition. According to him, many people misunderstand the nature of his relationship with Obi, noting that his decision to run alongside the former Anambra State governor was driven largely by concern for both Obi and the country’s political future. Baba-Ahmed declined to identify the politicians involved or explain why they chose not to align with Obi at the time. He also dismissed claims that he is politically bound to follow Obi into any future platform, including the African Democratic...

Activist Chief Gani Topba has continued to make allegations against businessman Chief Lesi Maol, accusing him of amassing wealth through activities linked to Ogoni oil and other alleged crimes. On May 30, 2026, Topba took to social media, claiming that there was a plot to use security agencies to arrest him. The video quickly went viral, generating widespread reactions across Ogoniland and beyond. In one of the videos, Topba alleged that Lesi Maol had been undermining the Federal Government's efforts toward the resumption of oil activities in Ogoniland. «"We know all of them. They are responsible for importing ammunition into Ogoniland. They have been sabotaging the Federal Government's efforts on oil resumption in Ogoniland," Topba alleged.» The allegations sparked intense debate on social media, with many people questioning the source of the billionaire businessman’s wealth, while others dismissed the claims as unsubstantiated. In a fresh video released ...

The Chairman of Resolution Wall Group (RwG), Tambari Steve, has clarified his position regarding several trending publications on RwGBlog News, following reactions from members of the public who have associated him directly with reports published by the media platform. In a statement made available to the public, Steve explained that Resolution Wall Group is a conglomerate with multiple subsidiaries, including ConfamDelivery, RwGBlog News, and RwG TV, among others. He emphasized that these organizations operate with structured management systems and dedicated professionals overseeing various departments. According to him, he does not personally manage the day-to-day operations of the subsidiaries and should not be held responsible for every news report published by RwGBlog News. Steve expressed concern that some individuals have failed to distinguish between a corporate organization and its founder, noting that media platforms often publish reports and quotations from vario...

Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Mohammed Badaru Musa, has urged residents of the affected communities in Oyo State to remain united and resilient following the abd¥ction of pupils and teachers in the area. Addressing community members during a visit, Musa said the current situation calls for unity rather than blame, assuring them that the Federal Government remains committed to securing the release of those kidn@pped. “Let us continue to pray together. Let’s continue to unite. It’s not a time to blame anybody. It’s a time for unity,” he said. The minister commended the strength and resilience of the communities, noting that the government had witnessed their determination firsthand. “You are a strong community. We have driven around. We have seen how resilient you are. And God is with you. God will continue to strengthen us,” he added. According to Musa, the kidn@ppers’ goal is to create fear and division among the people and weaken their confidence in government efforts. “Thei...

A former Chief Security Officer of Khana Local Government Area and former Youth President of Bua-Yeghe Community, Comrade Naade Naade Burale Goodluck, has commended ongoing efforts aimed at resolving the lingering crisis between the Uegwere and Bua-Yeghe  communities. Speaking in a voice note obtained by our correspondent, Naade recounted his role in intervening during the initial conflict between the two neighboring communities. He explained that swift action was taken at the time by Hon. Dumnamene Deekor, who constituted a peace and boundary resolution panel headed by His Royal Majesty, King Barilee Deebom, alongside the then Chairmen of Gokana and Khana Local Government Areas. According to Naade, ancestral boundaries between Uegwere and Bua-Yeghe communities had existed for generations but were allegedly destroyed by individuals from Uegwere Community. He further noted that despite the findings and recommendations of the panel, the exact ancestral boundaries bet...

Former SGF Babachir Lawal has announced his resignation from the ADC following Atiku Abubakar's emergence as the party's presidential candidate, saying Tinubu would be a better president than the former vice president. Lawal said the ADC presidential primary results were written to favour Atiku and insisted he won't be part of the former vice president's rigging machine in the 2027 presidential election.  He added that Atiku is incompetent and a tribal, religious bigot who shouldn't come close to the presidential office.

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has assured citizens that the country will overcome its security challenges, stating that President Bola Tinubu is working tirelessly to restore peace and protect lives and property. Speaking during a meeting with traditional rulers in Ado Ekiti, she acknowledged the pa+n caused by kidn@ppings, b@nditry and k+llings across the country but said efforts were ongoing behind the scenes to tackle the situation. According to her, “President Tinubu has entered into partnership with developed countries like the United States of America and others, and is taking internal security measures to smash those terr%rising the country and stoking the fire of k+llings and kidn@ppings across the geopolitical zones.” She added, “It is disheartening that we have this insecurity. A lot of foreign countries are helping our country. The US and some other developed countries are helping us in this matter.” The First Lady further stated that some of those behind...

MINISTER OF FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY CALL ON RIVERS STATE TO SUPPORT PRESIDENT TINUBU'S 2027 RE-ELECTION BID The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has called on Rivers State electorates to support Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the 2027 presidential election. The Minister stated this during a luncheon organized for Rivers State candidates of the Rainbow Coalition. Source NTA News 

The Court of Appeal has upheld a high court order nullifying the Rivers APC ward, local government, and state congresses that produced the Tony Okocha-led exco, which is loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.  Okocha had filed an appeal at the appeal court against the ex parte order of the high court which restrained the APC from conducting its congresses in the state, arguing that the high court had no jurisdiction in the matter and, as such, was not empowered to make the said order. However, the appellate court, in a decision delivered yesterday by Justice Elfreida Williams-Dawodu JCA, affirmed the jurisdiction of the high court in issuing that order and threw out the appeal for want of competence. Meanwhile, Ikenga Chibike, the publicity secretary of the Tony Okocha-led exco, has assured party members that there is no threat to the status of the exco pending full trial of the matter.  He also added that the party lawyers will study the full judgment and advise on th...

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu over worsening insecurity and economic hardship in the country.  In a statement released through his aide, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku accused the presidency of being disconnected from the struggles Nigerians face daily, especially amid rising debt and insecurity.  “It is both astonishing and insulting that at a time when millions of Nigerians can barely afford one meal a day, the presidency is celebrating debt figures as though indebtedness were an achievement,” he said.  According to Atiku, travelling across many parts of Nigeria has become dangerous due to kidn@ppings and att@cks by armed groups.  “In many parts of Nigeria today, travelling by road has become a gamble with d+ath. Families go to bed praying not to receive midnight calls announcing the abd¥ction of loved ones,” he stated.  The former presidential candidate further lamented that “ransom payment...

Pastor Philip Olubakin shares an update after conducting yet another simple wedding right inside his office. According to him, the couple got married in the presence of family and close friends without the usual extravagant ceremony.  “No wedding dress. No bridal train. No groomsmen. No rehearsal entry dance. No glowing eyeglasses. No smoke or fireworks except the one already burning in their hearts for each other. No three changes of clothes. No lights. No cake. No music. No cost.”..he wrote. He added that the only conditions are that both families consent to the union and all traditional obligations, no matter how little, are settled.

Actress Shaffy Bello has shared candid thoughts on survival, self-worth and personal growth while speaking during an interview on Morayo’s show.  The actress advised young women not to feel pressured into exposing their bodies or seeking online validation just to gain attention or become successful.  “The seeds that you sow matter. You don’t have to show your bo%bs to be sexy, and you don’t have to shake your b¥mb¥m to go viral,” she said.  Shaffy Bello also addressed the harsh economic realities many young women face, noting that while she does not judge anyone trying to survive, people should work towards improving their situation and avoid remaining in unhealthy lifestyles permanently.  “If what you are doing now is being a r¥ns girl to make money, you don’t have to stay there. I understand it, I never judge,” she stated.  According to the actress, survival may sometimes push people into difficult choices, especially when trying to support family ...

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has revealed that she no longer has interest in getting married following the breakdown of her marriage to her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko.  The actress, who is a mother of two, however stated that she still desires to have more children and strongly hopes to have a daughter in the future.  Speaking during a recent livestream with TikToker Jarvis, Daniels explained that she has mentally stepped away from the idea of marriage, but remains determined to expand her family.  “I want to have six children and I have two already, two boys. It so cr@zy but for some reason I have checked my mind out from getting married. But I am going to have a girl and I must have a girl,” she said.  She further noted that she believes daughters are more likely to care for their parents in old age, compared to sons who often build their own families.  “Men will grow, get married and and focus more on building family. But for women s...

Police in India have registered a m8rder case against a woman for allegedly poisoning and strangling her three children to d3ath before attempting su!cide by consuming phenyl, officials said on Wednesday, May 27. The incident occurred in Valsad, Gujarat, Ahmedabad after the woman's husband found out about her extramarital affair.  The woman is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital. According to Valsad deputy superintendent of police (DSP) JK Patel, police received information that a woman had k!lled her children, following which an investigation was launched. "We got information that a woman has killed her children. Upon investigation, we found that an altercation between the husband and wife followed after he discovered his wife’s affair,” DSP Patel said. During the probe, it was found that she allegedly administered phenyl to the children and later consumed it herself. "She had made her children consume phenyl and did the same herself. We found her in...

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Fresh legal drama in Rivers politics as a group of lawyers has asked a Federal High Court in Abuja to stop INEC from recognizing Kingsley Chinda as the APC governorship candidate for Rivers State. The suit reportedly argues that Chinda’s alleged defection from PDP to APC did not follow constitutional and electoral procedures guiding lawmakers’ party switch. The plaintiffs are also seeking his disqualification from the 2027 Rivers governorship race and questioning his continued position as Minority Leader in the House of Representatives

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has once again declared his strong support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying he believes God keeps directing him to stand with the Nigerian leader. Speaking on the Honest Bunch podcast, Yul said he openly supports Tinubu and has no reason to hide his political loyalty. “I stand by President Tinubu,” the actor said during the interview. “I started supporting Tinubu even before ‘City Boy’ came. So now that there’s City Boy, yes I am, and I support Tinubu. I no dey hide am.” When asked what influenced his decision to support the president, Yul insisted his choice was spiritually driven. “God has always shown me who to support and he keeps showing me Tinubu,” he said. “And I’m going to stand by him.” The actor added that he listens to God before making major personal decisions, stressing that many people may not understand his choices because they do not see things from his perspective. “Everything I do, once it comes to my personal life and de...

Former Minister of Transportation and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has rejected the outcome of the party’s presidential primaries, describing the results as “concocted” and lacking credibility. In a strongly worded statement issued after the primaries, Amaechi alleged that widespread voter disenfranchisement occurred across several parts of the country, insisting that the exercise failed to meet the standards of a free, fair, and transparent election. According to him, he had earlier made it clear that he would only accept the outcome of the primaries if the process reflected democratic principles and transparency. He, however, maintained that the conduct of the election fell short of the ideals the ADC claims to represent. Amaechi further alleged that nearly 80 percent of party members were denied the opportunity to vote, questioning the legitimacy of the results announced by the party leadership. The former Rivers State gove...

Senator Ned Nwoko has spoken about his experience in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries during an interview on Prime Time, where he addressed issues surrounding internal party agreements and the election process.  Speaking during an interview with prime time he said that some individuals who moved into the party were initially assured of inclusion in the party’s leadership structure and government appointments by the then national chairman.  In his words, “I, myself, and others were promised that there would be discussions on the new structure of the party, and we believed that there would be some… power sharing formula. We were told, for example, that the state executive would be dissolved and there would be nominations to enable the old APC to get a foothold into the government, but that was never done.”  He also stated that he was promised an automatic ticket prior to joining the APC, but later had to participate in the standard competitive prima...

Federal High Court Rules Former President Goodluck Jonathan Eligible for 2027 Presidential Race The Federal High Court in Abuja has declared that former President Goodluck Jonathan is eligible to contest the 2027 presidential election. The court affirmed Jonathan’s right to seek re-election, clearing a major legal hurdle for the former president who served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015. The decision comes amid growing speculation about Jonathan’s potential return to active politics ahead of the next general elections.

Veteran journalist and former presidential aide, Reuben Abati, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has proven himself to be “the owner of the game” following the outcome of the APC presidential primary. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Monday, Abati said Tinubu’s reported 11 million votes in the party primary sent a strong political message to opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general election. “I think we should get to a point in this country where we should start a Tinubu school of politics and strategy, because what President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has done over the weekend is to show that he’s the owner of the game,” Abati said. He noted that Tinubu’s challenger, Stanley Osifo, reportedly secured just over 1,000 votes compared to the president’s over 11 million votes, describing the outcome as a “demonstration effect” to opposition figures such as Atiku Abubakar and other contenders. According to Abati, the implication is that opposition parties would now h...

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid ul Adha celebration. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja and signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. According to the statement, the declaration reflects the Federal Government’s respect for the faith and spiritual heritage of millions of Nigerian Muslims joining the global Islamic community in observing the sacred festival. Tunji-Ojo extended the warm greetings of the Federal Government to Muslims across Nigeria and in the diaspora, describing Eid ul Adha as a celebration deeply rooted in sacrifice, obedience to God, and compassion for humanity. He also urged Nigerians to use the holiday period for prayers and sober reflection, while seeking divine guidance for the nation as it continues its pursuit of peace, security, and ...

Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, Paul Adefarasin, has stirred reactions after speaking about the state of Nigeria’s economy during a church sermon on May 17.  While preaching, the clergyman said, “Nigeria is d+ad, let’s not deceive ourselves. Once you are counting in naira, you are p%or.”  He went on to reflect on the value of money in past decades, saying, “I was not born p%or cause my father was earning up to like 18 thousand naira in the early 80s and 90s.”  According to him, the value of the naira has dropped significantly over the years compared to what it used to be decades ago.  “Do you know what a billion naira was then when I was 15–16? It was 2.8 billion dollars and we are taking it cause we live in the now, we don’t study history and don’t even research data,” he added.  The preacher added that many people fail to understand how much the nation’s economic value has changed over the years because they focus only on present realiti...

President Bola Tinubu has recorded a sweeping victory across several states as the All Progressives Congress (APC) held its 2026 presidential primary election on Saturday. The exercise, which gathered momentum in the afternoon in most states, was presided over by governors who were officially mandated by the party to serve as collation officers. The president defeated Stanley Osifo, his lone challenger securing nearly 11 Million votes.

“My girlfriend and i have been together for five years. We shared dreams, made promises, and planned a future together.  I loved her with everything and truly believed we would grow old side by side and because i wanted her to succeed, I made one of the biggest sacr!ficès of my life.  I dropped out of Unilag to support her education and sponsor her to school in UK. I believed her success was our success, and i was willing to give up my own dreams just to see her happy. At first, we stayed in touch after she moved to UK and i kept holding on to the hope that distance would never change what we had. I worked hard and did everything i could to keep supporting her emotionally and financially.  But after some months of living in the UK, she slowly became distant. The calls reduced, the messages became cold, and one day i found out from her younger sister that she had gotten married to a white man without even telling me.  It felt like my whole world collapsed ...

The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said many Nigerians and members of the APC want President Bola Tinubu to remain in office beyond 2027. Gbajabiamila stated this on Saturday while speaking with journalists during the APC presidential primary election in Surulere, Lagos. According to him, the large turnout of party members and supporters at the venue reflected growing confidence in Tinubu’s leadership and reform agenda. “This crowd is out here for one reason and one reason only. To express their love, to express their desire for continuity for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to continue as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for the next four years,” he said. He added that supporters came out despite the weather because they believed in the president’s vision and the work of his administration. “You can see under the hot sun… the young, the old, men and women, they are all here. It turns out there are large numbers because of the good work ...

The United Nations has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s growing food crisis, warning that about 35 million Nigerians could face acute hunger between June and August this year. According to the UN Humanitarian Country Team, Nigeria is currently battling a worsening hunger emergency, with millions expected to struggle for food as the lean season approaches. “Nearly one in seven people, that is 35 million people nationwide in Nigeria, are likely to face acute food insecurity during this year’s lean season, which runs from June to August,” the organisation stated. The UN described Nigeria as one of the countries facing the world’s largest hunger crises, noting that northern Nigeria remains the hardest hit. The body warned that if urgent help does not arrive soon, many families may be forced to skip meals, sell off valuable belongings, or even withdraw their children from school just to survive. It also revealed that an estimated 6.4 million children across North-West and No...

The Niger State Government has come under scrutiny after budget documents revealed plans to spend another N1.5 billion on executive tables and chairs for guest houses behind the Government House in Minna. According to documents reviewed by Sahara Reporters, the 2026 approved budget includes funding for the “Provision of 28nos Executive Tables and Chairs for Additional 17no Guest Houses Behind Government House.” The allocation comes after the state reportedly spent about N1.625 billion between January and September 2025 on the “Provision of Twenty-Eight number executive tables and chairs for additional seventeen numbers Guest Houses behind government house.” The report noted that while billions were allocated to furniture and guest house projects, only N268 million was spent on “construction/provision of water facilities” within the same period, while markets and parks reportedly received just N93 million. The budget also contains a N2.1 billion allocation for the “Construct...

Donu Kogbara, an international multimedia journalist, has criticized the enduring influence of political godfatherism in Rivers State, arguing that such dynamics stifle independent governance. She explained that the continuous friction between state executives and their political benefactors routinely disrupts public administration, forcing elected officials to prioritize loyalty over development. According to a video posted on the Official YouTube channel of Arise News on Friday May 22, 2026, while analysts dissected the ongoing governance crisis in Rivers, she stated, “I do not think a governor should be so trapped that he has to continuously concede to his godfather,” referring to the relationship between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. The veteran broadcaster noted that this executive subservience often leads to a severe crisis of confidence among the electorate, who expect their leaders to act independently. She stressed that when an electe...