Author: Philip Adeleke

Power play: PDP convention caught in Wike-Makinde camps crossfire

June 11, 2025

The battle for the soul of the Peoples Democratic Party has reportedly pitted the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, against...

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Ibadan road on standstill as fuel tanker explosion causes gridlock

June 10, 2025

A fuel tanker exploded on Tuesday along the busy Ibadan Expressway in Oyo State, sparking a massive fire and severe...

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Stray bullet kills 20-month-old child in Imo

June 10, 2025

A stray bullet from a yet-to-be-identified source has allegedly hit and killed a 20-month-old child at Umuoba-Uratta in the Owerri...

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Nine Chinese jailed for cybercrime in Lagos, to be deported after prison terms

June 10, 2025

A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has sentenced nine Chinese nationals to one year in prison following their...

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‘Don’t pay attention to busybodies, bystanders’, Tinubu tells Wike

June 10, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has urged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to ignore busybodies and naysayers...

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APC to Fubara: Your sins can’t be forgiven even if you join us

June 10, 2025

The All Progressives Congress APC in Rivers State has told the suspended Governor of the state, Siminalayi Fubara that it...

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APC chieftain Jesutega Onokpasa is dead

June 10, 2025

Jesutega Onokpasa, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), lawyer, and prominent political commentator, has passed away.  Onokpasa died...

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I nearly quit my PhD due to pressure from lecturers  —  Patience Jonathan

June 10, 2025

Patience Jonathan, wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan, said she nearly abandoned her pursuit of a Doctor of Philosophy at...

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Ndume to Tinubu: 22 PDP govs endorsed Jonathan, yet he lost woefully

June 10, 2025

THE lawmaker representing Borno South senatorial district, Senator Ali Ndume, yesterday, distanced himself from the endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for...

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Osun community protesters knock contractor over abandoned road

June 10, 2025

Residents of Unity Estate in Ido-Osun, Osun State, staged a peaceful protest on Monday, alleging that the contractor responsible for...

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Full list of PDP members who defected to APC

June 9, 2025

Several prominent members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Monday, formally announced their defection to the ruling All Progressives...

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Osun 2026: I’m not seeking Aregbesola’s support — APC’s Basiru

June 9, 2025

Senator Ajibola Basiru, National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a leading governorship aspirant in Osun State, has...

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Adeleke’s defection to APC will spell electoral doom, Youth group warns

June 9, 2025

A youth group has warned the defection of Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke to All Progressives Congress(APC) will spell doom for...

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Crisis in Labour Party instigated by Tinubu govt – Peter Obi

June 9, 2025

Mr. Peter Obi has accused President Bola Tinubu’s government of being responsible for the lingering crisis in the Labor Party....

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Wife Seeks State, FG’s Help To Find Missing Husband

June 9, 2025

Mrs Cynthia Ironbar-Akabom, wife of Engr. Bassey Akabom, a staff member of the Cross River State Ministry of Housing’s Mortgage...

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I pity Tinubu, Jonathan lost election despite endorsement of 22 PDP governors – Ndume

June 9, 2025

The Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has insisted that he is not part of those who have endorsed President...

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11 Killed, Others Injured As Sand Fall Hits Construction Site In Kaduna

June 9, 2025

Eleven people have lost their lives following a sand collapse at a block-molding site in Yar-doka Village, located in Damau...

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Ground rent: 34 embassies risk closure Tuesday

June 9, 2025

Thirty-four embassies in Abuja risk being closed down by the Federal Capital Territory Administration over unpaid ground rents spanning 11...

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Why Mike Ejeagha was buried within 24 hours in line with his wish-Son

June 8, 2025

The family of the late highlife icon, Mike Ejeagha, has disclosed that they buried the 95-year-old musician barely a day...

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Tinubu forgives Sanwo-Olu after GAC begs for governor

June 8, 2025

President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, told the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, that he was no longer angry with...

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Fuel Subsidy: How Nigeria Spent N16.5trn In 25 Years – Ex-EFCC Boss, Bawa Fuel Subsidy: How Nigeria Spent N16.5trn In 25 Years – Ex-EFCC Boss, Bawa

June 8, 2025

A former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa, has exposed large-scale fraud spearheaded by...

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June 12: President Tinubu to confer national honours on select legislators

June 8, 2025

President Bola Tinubu would on June 12 confer National Honours on selected legislators in commemoration of Democracy Day. This is...

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FG declares June 12 public holiday

June 8, 2025

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, June 12, 2025 as public holiday to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day celebration. Minister...

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New rates Alert: Driver’s Licenses, Number Plates To Cost More In Nigeria

June 7, 2025

Starting from June 8, a new price structure for  driver’s licenses and number plates will become effective in Nigeria. The...

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Defection: Development can only come from APC – Akpabio welcomes Gov Eno

June 7, 2025

THE Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom state for the decision taken to...

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FULL LIST: 10 PDP controlled States in Nigeria

June 7, 2025

The political landscape of Nigeria has witnessed another significant shift following the defection of Akwa Ibom Governor, Umo Eno, from...

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Kwara man on hard drugs dies after jumping into well

June 7, 2025

The Kwara State Fire Service on Saturday recovered the lifeless body of a 43-year-old man who jumped into a well...

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I’ve never begged Wike for money – Abati counters Lere Olayinka

June 7, 2025

Arise News anchor Reuben Abati has dismissed claims made by Lere Olayinka, a media aide to the Federal Capital Territory...

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2025 Hajj: Fire guts Nigerian Pilgrims’ hotel in Makkah

June 7, 2025

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, has confirmed a fire incident, at one of the hotels accommodating Nigerian pilgrims...

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We Passed 27 Bills In Two Years — Osun Assembly Speaker, Egbedun

June 7, 2025

The Osun State House of Assembly has revealed that it has passed 27 bills since June 2023. The Assembly also...

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