General Alabi Isama, the second-in-command of 3rd Marine Commando Division, has stated that when General Olusegun Obasanjo took over as commander of the Division in May 1969, the Nigerian Civil War was expected to end within 30 days. He said Obasanjo remained in charge for six months without achieving that target. In an interview with…
President Bola Tinubu affirmed the reinstatement of the Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority, Mr. Salihu Abdullahi Dembos, and the Executive Director of News, Mr. Ayo Adewuyi. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the development in a statement last week. The statement was titled ‘President Tinubu recalls DG…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has dissociated itself from Simon Ekpa following his conviction in Finland, warning against attempts to link him to the group or its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu. IPOB’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful, stressed that Ekpa, who styles himself as leader of the “Biafra Government in Exile,” has no affiliation with IPOB…
In a world where global alliances often shift like sand, the renewed engagement between Nigeria and Brazil stands out as a testament to the enduring power of vision, diplomacy, and mutual respect. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to Brazil in August 2025, his third since assuming office in 2023, signals more than ceremonial courtesy, it…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has described September as a month of destiny and divine visitation, declaring that God will single out His children for favour in the new month. Adeboye, who disclosed this on his official X handle on Monday, said he paid an unannounced…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has criticised Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo (SAN), and legal scholar Prof. Chidi Odinkalu for opposing his speculated 2027 presidential ambition, warning them to stay away from his political decisions. Keyamo and Odinkalu had urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) not to hand its ticket to Jonathan, arguing that his return…
The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce new police uniforms without pockets as part of an initiative to modernize the police force and tackle corruption and unprofessional conduct.The design is informed by several key considerations: Reducing briberyPromoting professionalismEnhancing officers securityStreamlining uniform design. By eliminating pockets, the uniform aims to minimize opportunities for corrupt practices,…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan is facing a major dilemma as he considers an appeal from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to join the 2027 presidential race, as reported by Nigerian Tribune on Saturday, 30 August, 2025. Reports say the ADC leadership is eager to present Jonathan as its presidential candidate. Party insiders believe he could…
Former presidential candidate and Shepherd Superintendent of the Household of God Church, Rev Chris Okotie, in a terse statement circulated in the media on Wednesday, reacted to the ongoing political realignment ahead of the 2027 polls: _“The political pendulum now swings within the axis of permutation and punditry. The set alarm will trigger an unprecedented…
Iyiola Omisore, the immediate past National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says the current administration cannot be blamed for the crisis that has bedeviled the funding to the local government in Osun State. Omisore made this known while responding to questions in an interview on Arise Television. According to him, the challenges do…
