ABUJA, Nigeria — A fresh twist has emerged in the controversy involving Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, after Mrs. TracyNither Ohiri deleted social media posts in which she had levelled allegations against him. The development occurred within 24 hours, during which videos and written posts previously published on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook disappeared from Mrs. Ohiri’s accounts. The materials had been used to criticise and accuse the Minister over claims that circulated widely online. Senator David Umahi, a former Governor of Ebonyi State and a senior member of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s federal cabinet, currently supervises federal road…
Author: Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Nigerian activist and ADC chieftain Aisha Yesufu is currently in a major public dilemma after a wave of viral video clips mercilessly slammed youths joining the African Democratic Congress (ADC), with critics declaring they “should be ashamed of themselves.” The firestorm was lit by Pastor Okezie J. Atañi (@Onsogbu), who tagged Yesufu directly and wrote: “Aisha WEREY Yesufu @AishaYesufu your people are roasting you here oooo” The main video clip attached to the post features a voice declaring: “The youth that are involved in the ADC should be ashamed of theirselves.” A top reply amplified the attack with three additional…
Abuja, Nigeria: The National Police Council has officially approved the appointment of Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector General of Police. The unanimous decision was reached on Monday, March 2, 2026, during a high-level meeting held at the State House in Abuja. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, confirmed the development shortly after the council concluded its 40-minute session. The meeting officially began at 2:15 pm West African Time when President Bola Tinubu entered the Council Chamber. This confirmation aligns with the Police Act 2020, which makes it mandatory for the Police…
Abuja, Nigeria – Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, says he will secure an overwhelming victory if he decides to run for the office of the president of Nigeria. The minister made this declaration on Monday during a special media chat with a select group of journalists in the capital city. Wike expressed deep confidence in his political popularity across the country. He noted that the citizens of Nigeria appreciate his style of leadership and would support his political ambitions without hesitation. To back his claims, the minister pointed to his ability to connect directly with…
The cost of crude oil went up significantly on Monday, March 2, 2026, reaching $79 per barrel. This is the highest price the market has seen since August 2024. Brent crude oil increased by more than 9 percent to $79, even though it briefly touched $82 earlier in the day. The United States West Texas Intermediate also went up by more than 9 percent to reach $73.06 per barrel. This sudden price increase happened because of growing security problems in the Middle East. On Saturday, combined military strikes by the United States and Israel killed the Supreme Leader of…
Lafia, Nasarawa State – Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has attributed the financial stability of several Nigerian states to the economic decisions taken by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking at the Government House in Lafia on Sunday, March 1, 2026, Governor Sule said the removal of the fuel subsidy and the unification of the foreign exchange rate were pivotal in improving state revenues and preventing insolvency. Governor Sule highlighted that the revenue now accruing to the Federation Account, which is shared between federal, state, and local governments, has enabled states to manage debt obligations, particularly those linked to foreign exchange.…
Abuja, Nigeria — Nigeria’s Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission is pressing ahead with its investigation of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai, following a court-approved search of his Abuja residence and a temporary detention order. Court documents show that the anti-corruption agency recovered electronic devices allegedly capable of intercepting telephone communications, along with sensitive documents linked to national security, during a search carried out at el-Rufai’s home in the Asokoro District of Abuja. The operation was conducted on Wednesday, February 19, 2026, under a search warrant issued by a Magistrate Court in Bwari, within Nigeria’s Federal…
GUSAU — A major political realignment may be unfolding in Zamfara State in north-western Nigeria as Governor Dauda Lawal faces increasing pressure to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and join the governing All Progressives Congress (APC). The development comes amid growing internal tensions within the PDP at the national level ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. Governor Lawal is now one of only three PDP governors still in office across the country, a situation that has intensified debate within the party about its political survival and strength. On Friday night, February 27, 2026, the governor met with members of…
ABEOKUTA, NIGERIA — Professor Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, has highlighted the stabilization of Nigeria’s national currency, the naira, and ongoing infrastructure projects as positive developments under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Speaking on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State, she emphasized that predictable exchange rates are essential for economic growth and business planning. “I think there is a lot going on positively. One is the stabilisation of the Naira. What that does is that people can predict how much money they will spend on imports and how…
The Lagos State Government has unveiled a traffic management plan ahead of the reconstruction of a section of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, a critical highway connecting Lagos to neighbouring Ogun State. In a statement released on Sunday, March 1, 2026, the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, confirmed that the reconstruction will affect the stretch between Super Bus-Stop and Ilepo Bus-Stop on the Lagos-bound carriageway. The project will be handled by Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Works and will run from Saturday, March 7, 2026, until Saturday, May 30, 2026, a total of 12 weeks. Authorities stated that the main Lagos-bound…