Wike: Opposition Credibility Requires Electoral Wins, Not Coalitions

Wike: Opposition Credibility Requires Electoral Wins, Not Coalitions

By Toffa Momoh ABUJA — Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has said opposition status must be earned through victories at the polls, not through rhetoric or emergency coalitions. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Peoples Democratic Party national headquarters at Wadata House, Abuja, Wike pledged loyalty to the party’s newly elected National Working Committee and urged unity as the PDP rebuilds. “You cannot become an opposition […]

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Air Chief: Military Success Now Depends on Trust, Not Just Firepower

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, says modern military success depends not only on firepower but also on building trust and cooperation with civilian populations. According to a statement signed by the Nigerian Air Force spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, he made the remarks at the Civil–Military Relations Conference 2026 held on 24 March, where he stressed the growing importance of integrating the […]

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Military vows fallen soldiers’ sacrifice will not be in vain

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Theatre Commander of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, has paid tribute to soldiers who were killed while fighting insurgents in north-eastern Nigeria. The soldiers were buried on Friday at the Maimalari Military Cantonment Cemetery in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. According to a statement signed by the Media Information Officer of Operation Hadin Kai, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, […]

March 8, 2026 15

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Tinubu Administration Not Weaponising Anti-Corruption Agencies Against Opposition – Information Minister

By Baba Sunday | Abuja ‎The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that the Tinubu administration has not weaponised anti-corruption agencies against the political opposition.‎‎Idris stated this while speaking at the opening of the ICPC Roundtable Engagement on Agenda Setting for Strategic Integration of State Commissioners of Information in the Fight Against Corruption, held in Abuja on Wednesday.‎‎Idris said the President is implementing far-reaching judicial reforms […]

September 3, 2025 49

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I’m not desperate to return as Rivers gov – Fubara

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has stated that he is not desperate to return to office, revealing that his “spirit left the Government House long ago.” Fubara, however, acknowledged the immense support he had received from many people and emphasised the importance of standing by those who have made sacrifices for him. He made the remarks on Sunday during a Night of Tributes organizsd by the Rivers Elders and […]

May 12, 2025 21

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My absence from Tinubu’s House visit not political – Bauchi gov

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, says political meaning should not be read into his absence from governors’ New Year visit to the Lagos home of President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday. On New Year’s Day, governors under the umbrella of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum visited the President at his Bourdillon Road home in Ikoyi, Lagos. The governors in attendance included Abba Yusuf (Kano), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (Kwara), Babajide Sanwo-Olu […]

January 3, 2025 36

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Ballon d’Or not my focus, I want to win Premier League – Salah

Mohamed Salah has downplayed personal accolades, insisting his focus remains on winning the Premier League with Liverpool. The Egyptian star, who played a pivotal role in Liverpool’s dominant 5-0 victory over West Ham on Sunday, emphasised the importance of teamwork and humility. “I’m not thinking about the Ballon d’Or. I want to win the Premier League,” Salah told Sky Sports. “I will do my best for the team to win […]

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I’ve not cut ties with Mr Ibu’s family – Jasmine

Jasmine Okekeagwu, the alleged adopted daughter of late actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has said that the drama that ensued between her and the family during the actor’s last days and after his demise, she has not cut ties with the family. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, she said, “I won’t say I cut ties with them totally. I am just focused on myself, and saving myself […]

August 12, 2024 69

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1.8bn adults risk heart attacks, diabetes for not exercising – Study

New findings showed that nearly 1.8 billion people did not meet the recommended physical activity levels in 2022. The study was undertaken by researchers from the World Health Organisation and academic colleagues and published in The Lancet Global Health journal. The findings released on Wednesday point to a worrying trend of physical inactivity among adults, which has increased by about five per cent between 2010 and 2022. The researchers warn […]

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