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By Peter Omopo The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has explained that its decision to dissolve the party’s state executive committee in Akwa Ibom was taken to safeguard its interests and ensure compliance with national directives. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television on Thursday, the PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, alleged that the dissolved executives had compromised their independence and were operating under the influence of Governor Umo Eno, who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in June. “In Akwa Ibom State, the governor has left. At both the national working committee and party level, there seems to…

By Oluwabukunmi The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed two Chinese supermarkets in the Jabi District of Abuja and eight cosmetics shops in Wuse Market for violating regulations governing the sale, distribution, and labelling of products in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Friday by its Deputy Director of Public Relations and Protocol, Adegboyega Osiyemi, the agency said the enforcement followed the directive of its Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye. Confiscated and evacuated products were valued at over ₦170 million. According to NAFDAC, the supermarkets located on Mike Akhigbe Way and Ebitu Ukiwe Street were…

By Peter Omopo October 3, 2025 | Abuja – Former President Goodluck Jonathan has disclosed that Boko Haram insurgents once nominated his successor, Muhammadu Buhari, to represent them in peace talks with the Federal Government. Jonathan made the revelation on Friday in Abuja during the public presentation of Scars, a book authored by former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor (retd.). According to him, while in office, his administration established several committees to explore dialogue with the sect. In one of such efforts, the insurgents named Buhari as their preferred negotiator. “One of the committees we set up then,…

By Peter Omopo October 3, 2025 – LAGOS – Nearly five decades after hosting the historic FESTAC ’77, the National Theatre in Lagos has reopened following a major renovation and has been renamed the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, in honour of Africa’s first Nobel Laureate in Literature. The unveiling, held on Wednesday, October 1, as part of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day celebrations, attracted President Bola Tinubu, his wife Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, Central Bank Governor Olayemi Cardoso, Minister of Arts,…

By Daniel Alabrah Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said that the power generated and distributed from the state’s independent power plant will not be free and that Bayelsans will pay for the service. Governor Diri made the clarification on Wednesday when he visited the project site to inspect six out of the eight new 60mw gas turbines procured by the state government at Elebele in Ogbia Local Government Area. The power equipment and their accessories arrived the state about a week ago. Accompanied by his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Speaker of the House of Assembly, Abraham Ingobere,…

By Kola Folorunso The council chairman in Amuwo Odofin Local Government, is a man who leaves no stone unturned in his domain. His zero tolerance to bad roads in the local government is second to none. Now, similar to his commitment when he self- funded and filled the deep cuts on the second avenue Alakija road in Festac Town during his electioneering period, with hard cores, rubbles and granites, Prince Lanre Sanusi has taken another strategic step in administering massive palliatives on the age – long damaged roads in some critical parts of the Festac Town. Among the area under…

Every season of life comes with change. Shift may feel uncomfortable, but they are often God’s way of preparing us for something greater. For a man, a shift may mean taking new responsibility, letting go of old habits, or stepping into leadership. For a woman, it may mean embracing inner strength, discovering identity, or rising to new opportunities. In a relationship, it could mean redefining love, trust, and forgiveness. In marriage, a shift may be a call to deeper unity and perseverance. In a community, shifts are often God’s way of stirring people toward growth, restoration, and impact. When God…

By Titilayomi The ancient city of Ile-Ife, regarded as the spiritual cradle of the Yoruba race, once again transformed into a spectacular runway of cultural originality and high-end fashion during the just-concluded Olojo Festival in September 2025. The festival, an annual celebration of the dawn of creation and the worship of Ogun (God of Iron), proved that tradition and contemporary luxury can co-exist in magnificent harmony. The fashion on display was more than mere attire; it was a profound statement of identity, prestige and the global relevance of Yoruba heritage. ​The Apex of Tradition: The Ooni and the sacred Arè…

By Peter Omopo October 2, 2025 – Two Endeavor Air jets, a subsidiary of Delta Airlines, collided on the runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport late Wednesday night, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred at 9:58 p.m. (0158 GMT Thursday) as one aircraft was landing while the other was preparing for takeoff, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said in a statement. One person was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, while Delta reported that a flight attendant sustained minor injuries. Images circulating in U.S. media showed damage to the nose of one aircraft, though AFP could not immediately verify…

By Peter Omopo | October 2, 2025 Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said he would withdraw from the 2027 presidential race if a younger aspirant emerges victorious against him in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) primary election. Atiku made the disclosure in an interview with BBC Hausa published on Wednesday, stressing that he would not only step aside but also support and mentor such a candidate. “If I run for office, and a young man defeats me, I will accept that. The party we have joined now prioritises youth and women,” Atiku said. The former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…