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2027: Wike Draws Battle Line, Backs Tinubu But Gives PDP Free Hand Against APC

adminSeptember 15, 2026

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has drawn a fresh battle line ahead of the 2027 elections, declaring his unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election while making it clear that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains free to field candidates against the All Progressives Congress (APC) in other contests. Wike said his support for Tinubu should...

Lagos Traders Fear Chinese Retail Expansion Could Push Them Out Of Business

adminSeptember 15, 2026

Fears of losing their businesses to intensifying competition from Chinese nationals have driven traders at the Lagos Trade Fair Complex to stage a peaceful protest against what they described as the growing takeover of retail trading by foreign operators. The traders, who protested at markets within the Trade Fair Complex along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, alleged...

Lagos Moves To Criminalise Street Begging, Repeat Offenders Face Jail

adminSeptember 15, 2026

People who repeatedly take to Lagos streets to beg could face up to two years in prison if a new bill before the Lagos State House of Assembly becomes law, while those who use children for begging may also face prosecution. The proposed Street Begging and Street Urchins (Prohibition, Prevention and Rehabilitation) Bill 2026 seeks...

Army, FCTA To Appear Before Reps Wednesday Over Tungamaje Demolitions

adminSeptember 15, 2026

The Nigerian Army and the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) are expected to appear before the House of Representatives Public Petitions Committee on Wednesday, September 16, over the continued demolition of houses in Tungamaje, Abuja. The appearance is aimed at addressing the prolonged dispute surrounding the demolition of residential buildings in the community, with affected...

Georgia’s Youngest Mayor Removed After Ten Months In Office

adminSeptember 15, 2026

Georgia’s youngest elected mayor has been removed from office barely 10 months after taking the oath, ending the political rise of 23-year-old Jayden Williams amid allegations of improper use of public resources and inappropriate communications with an 18-year-old student. Williams, who assumed office as mayor of Stockbridge in January, was ousted by the city’s council...

Dangote: Daughters Can Take Group Beyond My Achievements, Male Heir Not Priority

adminSeptember 15, 2026

Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said the future of his business empire should be determined by competence, interest and strong corporate governance rather than the traditional preference for a male heir. Dangote made the remarks during an interview with ARISE News on Tuesday, where he discussed succession, his three daughters, family expectations...

US Court Puts Brakes On Trump Plan To Limit Stay Of Foreign Students, Journalists

adminSeptember 15, 2026

A US federal court has halted the planned introduction of tighter visa restrictions for foreign students and journalists, keeping the existing immigration framework in place while a legal challenge against the Trump administration’s policy proceeds. US District Judge Dennis Saylor issued a preliminary injunction on Monday, stopping the Department of Homeland Security from enforcing the...

Court Imposes 90-Year Jail Term On Nine Crude Oil Thieves In Akwa Ibom

adminSeptember 15, 2026

Nine men convicted of stealing crude oil from an oil wellhead in Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have collectively received 90 years imprisonment after the Federal High Court in Uyo found them guilty of the offence. Justice Joy Ikpeme sentenced each of the convicts to 10 years in prison without the option...

Obi Separates Wife’s Spending From His Public Finance Record

adminSeptember 15, 2026

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has drawn a line between his management of public funds and the personal spending of his wife, Margaret, following criticism over her use of an expensive luxury handbag. Obi said his wife operates her own business and has independent financial resources, arguing that her decision...

Plateau Attacks: Disu To Meet Governor, Inspect Police Formations As Death Toll Rises

adminSeptember 15, 2026

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, is expected in Plateau State on Wednesday for high-level security engagements as authorities intensify efforts to contain a fresh wave of deadly attacks that has claimed at least 20 lives in the past week. Disu’s visit comes amid renewed concerns over the security situation in several Plateau communities, where...

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2027: Wike Draws Battle Line, Backs Tinubu But Gives PDP Free Hand Against APC

Lagos Traders Fear Chinese Retail Expansion Could Push Them Out Of Business

Lagos Moves To Criminalise Street Begging, Repeat Offenders Face Jail

Army, FCTA To Appear Before Reps Wednesday Over Tungamaje Demolitions

Georgia’s Youngest Mayor Removed After Ten Months In Office

Dangote: Daughters Can Take Group Beyond My Achievements, Male Heir Not Priority

US Court Puts Brakes On Trump Plan To Limit Stay Of Foreign Students, Journalists

Court Imposes 90-Year Jail Term On Nine Crude Oil Thieves In Akwa Ibom

Obi Separates Wife’s Spending From His Public Finance Record

Plateau Attacks: Disu To Meet Governor, Inspect Police Formations As Death Toll Rises

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