Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has dismissed efforts to form a political coalition aimed at challenging President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election, calling the initiative futile and devoid of widespread support. In an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, April 18, Fayose, a key member of the opposition Peoples Democratic…
Ford Motor Company has announced the suspension of exports for several vehicle models to China, citing the growing challenges from escalating trade tensions and retaliatory tariffs. The move affects popular U.S.-made vehicles, including the F-150 Raptor, Mustang, Michigan-built Bronco SUVs, and Kentucky-made Lincoln Navigators. In a statement issued on Friday, Ford explained that it had…
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has expressed his willingness to reconcile with the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara, on the condition that Fubara offers a genuine apology for the political crisis in the state. Wike and Fubara have been at odds since Fubara assumed office in 2023, with…
Nine people have been rescued from the rubble of a three-storey building that collapsed early Friday morning in the Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos State. The building, which reportedly housed a restaurant, came down around 8 a.m. on April 19. Emergency responders from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and the Lagos State Emergency Management…
The Presidency has firmly denied recent media reports alleging that Vice President Kashim Shettima was denied access to the Presidential Villa, calling the claims “totally fabricated” and “a wild expression of wishful thinking.” In a statement released on Saturday, April 19, Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of…
The Federal Government has ordered the immediate closure of Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu to allow for urgent repairs on the runway, following mounting safety concerns. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) confirmed the shutdown, citing a significant rupture in the asphalt surface of a critical section of the runway. According to FAAN,…
Volvo Group has announced plans to lay off between 550 and 800 workers across three of its U.S. facilities over the next three months, citing ongoing market uncertainty and weakening demand—further strained by tariffs introduced during former President Donald Trump’s administration. The affected facilities include the Mack Trucks plant in Macungie, Pennsylvania, and two Volvo…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has revealed that his opposition to Atiku Abubakar’s 2023 presidential ambition was based on principle—not personal grievances. Contrary to speculations that his stance stemmed from not being chosen as Atiku’s running mate, Wike said his decision was rooted in a firm belief in power rotation and…
Renowned Nigerian gospel artiste, Olanrewaju Bolaji, widely known as Big B, has passed away. According to a statement released by his family, he died today, April 19, following a brief illness. It was gathered that the singer had slumped while performing at an event on the night of April 18. Despite efforts to revive him,…
The Magistrate Court in Apapa has discharged 17-year-old Alabi Quadri, who went viral during the 2023 election season for standing in front of the convoy of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Quadri had been wrongfully detained for months on a trumped-up charge of armed robbery. He was freed on Wednesday, April 16, after…
