Paused

Blog

The latest news, updates, and stories from your favorite radio station.

ADC Launches Nationwide Membership Registration, Schedules Congresses And National Convention For February
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced the commencement of a 90-day nationwide Membership Mobilisation, Revalidation, and Registration (MMRR) exercise. The party also approved provisional dates for its congresses and the election of delegates at the polling unit, ward, and local government levels.  According to circulars issued by the National Secretary, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, the […]
Read More →
Bayelsa gov orders autopsy to unravel deputy’s sudden death
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has directed that an autopsy be carried out on his late deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, to medically determine the cause of his death. Diri gave the directive during a condolence visit by former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, to him and the Ewhrudjakpo family on Saturday at the Government House, […]
Read More →
We’ll resolve indiscriminate dumping of refuse in Ibadan soon —Makinde
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has assured people of the state that the indiscriminate dumping of refuse in Ibadan metropolis will soon become a thing of the past. The governor gave the assurance on Saturday while speaking at the wedding ceremony of Moyosore Ayorinde, a daughter of the Chairman, Oyo State Advisory Council, Chief Bolaji […]
Read More →
Bandits use special technology to evade tracking, says Minister of Communications
Bosun Tijani, minister of communications, innovation and digital economy, says bandits use “a special kind of technology” to make calls and evade surveillance.  The minister spoke in a chat with Seun Okinbaloye on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Friday night. Tijani said the monitoring of bandits’ calls for intelligence purposes is “more technical” than Nigerians […]
Read More →
Malami yet to meet bail requirements, says EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says Abubakar Malami, former attorney-general of the federation, is yet to meet his bail requirements. The EFCC was responding to Malami’s claim that his bail was revoked because of his attendance at a political gathering in Kebbi state. Malami is being probed for 18 alleged offences, including money laundering, abuse […]
Read More →
No petition against Tinubu’s ambassadorial nominees – Senate
The Senate has dismissed claims that it received petitions from the Indigenous People of Biafra, Abuja indigenes or any organisation opposing the screening of former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, or any of President Bola Tinubu’s 65 ambassadorial nominees currently before lawmakers. The rebuttal follows rising speculation across political circles and online platforms alleging that some nominees, […]
Read More →
PDP leaders enlist Obasanjo for 2027 comeback
Some leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party on Saturday met with former President Olusegun Obasanjo as part of moves to reposition the party for a possible return to power in the 2027 general elections. The factional Chairman of the party, Alhaji Kabiru Turaki, SAN, led other members of his executive to the penthouse residence of […]
Read More →
Judges exempted from police withdrawal order, says CJN
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has said that the presidential directive ordering the withdrawal of police officers attached to Very Important Personalities is part of measures to combat rising insecurity in the country. However, the media aide to the CJN, Tobi Soniyi, stated that the directive does not affect judges. Some VIPs […]
Read More →
FG begins expanded investigations to determine exploitation in airfares
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), says it has commenced an expanded investigation into pricing templates behind high ticket rates charge by some airlines on some domestic routes. A statement issued by Mr Ondaje Ijagwu, the Director, Corporate Affairs of the Commission in Abuja on Friday, said the investigation was to establish possible […]
Read More →
Dangote’s scholarship initiative will widen access to education financing – NELFUND
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund on Saturday said the N100bn annual education scholarship initiative by the Aliko Dangote Foundation would widen access to education financing in Nigeria. The fund, in a statement by its Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, described the initiative, unveiled in Lagos in the presence of Vice President Kashim Shettima, who […]
Read More →
I’ve no regrets supporting Tinubu, says Wike on 58th birthday
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he has no regrets over his open support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu since 2022, insisting that his decision was guided by character, integrity and a firm belief in equity and justice. Wike spoke in Abuja in the early hours of Saturday at a special event […]
Read More →
Obasanjo hosts Turaki-led PDP in Abeokuta, tells them to ‘soldier on’
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo hosted the national working committee (NWC) of a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at his residence in Abeokuta, Ogun state.  The PDP faction visited the former president on Saturday, and Kabiru Turaki led the delegation. Other members of the delegation include Muazu Aliyu, former Niger governor; Jonah Jang, former […]
Read More →
Ex-NIWA MD Oyebamiji emerges Osun APC gov candidate
The immediate past Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority, Bola Oyebamiji, on Saturday emerged as the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the forthcoming Osun State governorship election. Oyebamiji’s emergence followed a motion moved by two governorship aspirants, Kunle Adegoke (SAN) and Senator Babajide Omoworare, at the primary election venue located […]
Read More →
Army graduates 3,439 recruits, ready for deployment
No fewer than 3,439 recruits of the Nigerian Army have graduated from the Nigerian Army Depot in Zaria. The recruits, who are members of the 89 Regular Recruit Intake, completed six months of training at the depot and were presented during a Passing Out Parade on Friday. Newsmen reports that, following the completion of their […]
Read More →
No Christian, Muslim genocide in Nigeria – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has again dismissed claims that there is a Christian genocide in the country, insisting that neither Christians nor Muslims are being targeted for killing. The President said the insecurity bedevilling the country is rooted in historical, economic and criminal factors, not religious persecution. He spoke on Friday in Abuja while declaring open […]
Read More →
NLC declares nationwide protest December 17 over insecurity, school abductions
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared a nationwide protest for December 17 over the “degenerating security situation” across the country. In a notice issued to all state councils on December 10, after its national executive committee (NEC)-in-session meeting on December 4, the labour group condemned the rampant activities of bandits and kidnappers across the country. […]
Read More →
NEMA activates emergency response for festive season
The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has stated that the agency has activated its preparedness mechanisms nationwide to ensure a rapid response to emergencies during the festive period and beyond. Mrs. Umar made the statement on Saturday in Abuja while leading staff of the agency on a fitness exercise. She […]
Read More →
Fubara Finalises Defection to APC, Declares Commitment to Rivers’ Development
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Friday formally completed his registration with the All Progressives Congress (APC), receiving his membership card and solidifying his exit from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). With the move, he becomes the automatic leader of the APC in the state. Speaking shortly after receiving the card at Government House, Port […]
Read More →
FG opens Lagos–Calabar Highway to ease yuletide travel
The Federal Government on Friday temporarily opened Section One of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, allowing motorists to access the road from Ahmadu Bello Junction to Eleko Village Junction for the festive season. The 47.474km section was awarded to Hitech Construction Limited at a total cost of ₦1,067,887,381,148.61. The project includes the construction of a rigid-pavement dual-carriage […]
Read More →
Court remands Ngige in Kuje prison over ‘N2.14bn contract fraud’
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) high court has ordered the remand of Chris Ngige, former minister of labour and productivity, in Kuje prison, pending the determination of his bail application. Ngige was arraigned on Friday before Maryam Hassan, presiding judge, on an eight-count charge bordering on misuse of office, contract fraud and receiving gratification. In […]
Read More →
Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Gantry Price to N699 Ahead of Yuletide Travel
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced its petrol gantry price from N828 to N699 per litre, marking a drop of N129 or 15.58 percent. Senior officials said the price cut was introduced to ease transportation costs ahead of the Christmas season, when millions of Nigerians travel across the country to join their families. According to […]
Read More →
INEC chairman says poor network hinders result upload on IREV
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, on Thursday said poor telecommunications connectivity remains the commission’s toughest challenge in achieving real-time upload of election results from polling units across the country. Amupitan revealed this on Thursday at the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room’s Stakeholders’ Forum on Elections in Abuja. He said that […]
Read More →
Fubara pushing Rivers towards fresh crisis, says Speaker
The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of deliberately sidelining lawmakers and “setting the stage for another crisis” in the state. Amaewhule, flanked by 10 lawmakers, addressed reporters in Port Harcourt on Thursday in response to Fubara’s Wednesday comments. The governor had lamented that his political […]
Read More →
Bayelsa deputy gov, Ewhrudjakpo dies after collapsing in office
The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo, died on Thursday after collapsing in his office. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who confirmed the death in a in a press release on Thursday, described the development as a shocking and painful loss. According to a statement signed by Comrade Ini Ememobong, National Publicity […]
Read More →
Senate firestorm: Oshiomhole, Ndume lock horns on Omokri’s nomination
A heated confrontation broke out on Thursday during the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs’ screening of ambassadorial nominees, as Senators Ali Ndume (Borno South) and Adams Oshiomhole (Edo North) clashed over the treatment of former presidential aide, Reno Omokri. The session, which began late due to a struggle for space in the crowded venue, featured several high-profile […]
Read More →
Alleged N2.2bn fraud: EFCC arraigns ex-labour minister Ngige today
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has finalised plans to  arraign a former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, today (Friday) over alleged fraud totalling N2,261,722,535.84. Court officials confirmed that the arraignment is scheduled to take place at the Gwarinpa Division of the Federal Capital Territory High Court. According to court documents seen by […]
Read More →
Insecurity: FG approves 94,000 new enlistments
The Federal Government will recruit over 94,000 new personnel into Nigeria’s security services as part of measures to tackle rising insecurity across the country. Under the plan, the Police Service Commission and the Nigeria Police Force will recruit 50,000 police constables. The recruitment portal is expected to be open to eligible Nigerians from December 15, […]
Read More →
2027: LP rules out automatic ticket for Obi
The Labour Party leadership has ruled out handing automatic tickets to any aspirant ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that even its most recognisable figure, former presidential candidate Peter Obi, must go through competitive primaries if he chooses to return to the fold. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Obiora Ifoh, stated this […]
Read More →
Header 2

WREEL PIZZA

PIZZA fixes everything. Enjoy a finger-licking meal. One bite and you’ll believe in love at first slice.