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A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Tanimu Turaki has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s 66th Independence Day address, accusing his administration of worsening the economic hardship facing Nigerians. The faction, in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Interim National Working Committee, Ini Ememobong, on Thursday, rejected the President’s portrayal of his administration as leading Nigerians out of economic hardship into prosperity. Tinubu, in his Independence Day address, said Nigeria had “passed through our own Red Sea” and urged Nigerians to look forward rather than return to policies that, according to him, contributed to the country’s economic…

The Imo State Police Command has confirmed that members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) were among passengers abducted by gunmen along the Owerri-Onitsha Expressway on Thursday morning. The command said 10 of the victims had been rescued, while the exact number of persons still in captivity was yet to be verified. The Imo Police Command spokesperson, Okoye Henry, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, saying the attack occurred around 6:30am near Umunoha. According to him, two 18-seater buses carrying NYSC corps members and other passengers were attacked by suspected armed men while travelling from Ibadan to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State,…

KEY TAKEAWAYS Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, slammed people opposing a Christian president, insisting no religious or ethnic group owns Nigeria exclusively. Speaking during a church service, Oyedepo challenged those rejecting a Christian presidency to state their contributions, saying Nigerians must not feel like tenants in Nigeria. Oyedepo warned politicians and others he accused of working against the church to tread carefully, saying the “dagger of heaven” would answer perpetrators. Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo has criticized those who insist that Christians should not be voted into the presidency. This online medium reports…

KEY TAKEAWAYS The Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation said it could not verify ₦33.75 billion cash transfers to 3,295,207 households across 35 states in 2023. The 2024 Auditor-General’s report said NTCO vouchers lacked full beneficiary details, and staff blocked access to Remita statements needed to match NSR and NBR names. The Auditor-General told the National Programme Manager to face National Assembly Public Accounts Committees, produce evidence or refund the money to the Treasury, as NTCO gave no response. The Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation (OAuGF) has raised concerns over ₦33.75 billion transferred to more than 3.29…

Ijebuland is set to welcome a new addition to Nigeria’s festive entertainment calendar with the launch of Ijebu Detty December 2026, a three-day music, lifestyle, culture and entertainment festival scheduled to hold from Tuesday, 29 to Thursday, 31 December 2026 in Ijebu-Ode. Organised by Festival Managers Africa International Limited (FMA), the festival is designed to create a distinctive December experience that brings together music, comedy, culture, food, fashion, gaming, lifestyle, tourism and brand experiences on one vibrant platform. The festival will attract thousands of youths, young professionals, returning indigenes, tourists and entertainment enthusiasts for three days of live…

Former Nigeria Football Federation President, Amaju Pinnick, has opened up on the sponsorship challenges that confronted Nigerian football, revealing how sportswear giants Adidas and Puma severed ties with the country. Pinnick made the disclosure during an interview with former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, on the “Pinnick Tapes” series published on Oliseh’s YouTube channel. He said Adidas had already indicated plans to end its relationship with the NFF shortly after he assumed office, prompting him to travel to Zurich in an attempt to convince the company’s leadership to reconsider. According to Pinnick, his efforts were unsuccessful, although he later discovered…

Mohammed Nami has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Niger State after other aspirants stepped aside and backed his candidacy. The Niger State PDP chairman, Aliyu Halidu, confirmed Nami’s emergence and said the decision followed consultations among the aspirants and party stakeholders. Halidu described Nami as a politician with the character and experience required to lead the state. He said the decision by the other aspirants to withdraw from the contest showed their confidence in Nami’s capacity to represent the party in the election. According to him, the aspirants would have…

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state has rejected claims of growing opposition to President Bola Tinubu in the North ahead of 2027 general elections. This was just as he asserted that the president could secure between 70 and 80 per cent of votes in Kaduna State in the forthcoming presidential election. Sani made the declaration during an interview on Channels Television’s  Politics Today, where he addressed the emerging political alignments and contest for influence ahead of the 2027 elections. The governor described the narrative of a northern backlash against Tinubu as largely driven by political propaganda and social media activities, insisting that it…

The spokesperson for the Imole Campaign Council, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu’s support contributed to Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the August 15 Osun State governorship election. Olajengbesi, while speaking on the outcome of the election, said Adeleke’s re-election was driven by his popularity and the goodwill of Osun voters. He insisted that the governor received no political or electoral favour from the Federal Government. Adeleke, who contested the election on the platform of the Accord Party, was declared winner after polling 19 of the 30 local government areas, defeating the All Progressives Congress candidate, Bola…

PRESS RELEASE THE CHURCH OF THE LORD WORLDWIDE ON THE STATE OF THE NATION AS WE CELEBRATE THE 90TH TABIEORAR FESTIVAL PREAMBLE — A MOMENT OF THANKSGIVING, REFLECTION AND NATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY As The Church of the Lord Worldwide joyfully celebrates the 90th Tabieorar Festival, we give all glory to our Faithful and Glorious God for His sustaining grace upon the Church, our nation, Nigeria, and the entire world. The 90th Tabieorar Festival is not merely a celebration of the past; it is also an opportunity to reflect on the present and look forward to the future with renewed faith, responsibility…