FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has criticized former Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi for joining the opposition coalition aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. On Thursday, July 3, Amaechi, a former APC presidential candidate, announced his intention to run again for the presidency under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) platform, adding that he…
Jigawa State Police Command has arrested 70-year-old Adamu Yakubu for allegedly killing his sister over a land dispute in Dutse Local Government Area. The police spokesperson, SP Shi’isu Lawan Adam, revealed in a statement on Friday, July 4, that the suspect struck his sister, Hannatu Hashimu, with a stick during a heated argument over the…
Nigeria’s electricity generation increased by 10.92% in the first quarter of 2025, driven by improved operational capacity and better availability of thermal and hydropower plants feeding the national grid. According to the latest report from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for Q1 2025, total energy generated reached 10,304.47 gigawatt-hours (GWh), up from 9,289.95 GWh…
Six suspects have been arrested by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command in connection with the killing of a man at Gosa Market, located along Abuja Airport Road. The incident, which sparked chaos among shoppers, traders, and residents, followed the death of a man accused of stealing yam tubers at the market. As a…
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has called on President Bola Tinubu to release the forensic audit report on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), which he alleges implicates former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi. Wike pledged to resign from his ministerial position if the report is made public and does not indict Amaechi.…
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has responded sharply to former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, following Amaechi’s claim that Wike does not show him the respect he deserves. Amaechi had earlier questioned why his successor refuses to acknowledge him with due respect and even challenged Wike to walk with…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Senate to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended representative of Kogi Central. In a ruling delivered on July 4, Justice Binta Nyako described the Senate’s six-month suspension of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan—imposed on March 6 following an altercation with Senate President Godswill Akpabio—as “excessive.” Justice Nyako criticized Section…
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has stated that he owes no one an explanation regarding the peace deal reached with Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, emphasizing that the key outcome is the restoration of peace in Rivers State. Speaking during a media briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Wike addressed questions about his recent reconciliation…
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host leaders from five African countries in Washington next week to discuss what the White House calls “commercial opportunities.” The meeting, scheduled for July 9 at the White House, will feature discussions and a luncheon with leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal, according to a White…
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has officially confirmed the sale of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), one of the five power distribution companies formerly under its management. Gbenga Alake, AMCON’s Managing Director and CEO, announced the sale during a media briefing with senior journalists on Thursday, July 3. Alake revealed that IBEDC…
