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  Let us make right decision against 2027, Wike warns PDP  The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has urged the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party to urgently address its internal disputes ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wike warned that failure to do so could cost the party its chances of winning major political offices. The minister made the appeal on Monday during a media interaction at his office in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, where he expressed concern over the party’s prolonged internal instability. According to him, unresolved crises within the PDP could severely undermine its prospects of returning to power in the next electoral cycle. The PDP has been grappling with internal disagreements since the 2023 general elections, leading to the defection of several members, including sitting governors, to the All Progressives Congress. During the media chat, the minister also criticised the PDP National Convention held on Novembe...

  FG confirms US airstrikes on terrorists, cites intelligence cooperation The Federal Government has confirmed ongoing security and intelligence cooperation between Nigeria and the United States following airstrikes that hit terrorist targets in Nigeria’s North West. “This has led to precision hits on terrorist targets in Nigeria by air strikes in the North West.” In a statement issued on Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, signed by spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa, said Nigerian authorities remain engaged in “structured security cooperation with international partners, including the United States of America,” to address terrorism and violent extremism in the country. The ministry said the collaboration, which led to precision airstrikes on terrorist targets, involves intelligence sharing, strategic coordination and other forms of support in line with international law, respect for Nigeria’s sovereignty and shared security commitments. Nigeria reiterates that all counter-terroris...

  He Was Poisoned” – Autopsy Reveals Cause of Death for Late Skit Maker Odira Nwobu He Was Poisoned” – Autopsy Reveals Cause of Death for Late Skit Maker Odira Nwobu An autopsy has revealed that Nollywood actor and skit maker Odira Nwobu did not die from high blood pressure as earlier reported, but was poisoned. The confirmation, verified by his director Arthur Scott, has sparked shock and prompted ongoing investigations by South African authorities. The sudden death of Nollywood actor and popular skit maker Odira Nwobu has taken a dramatic turn following the release of an autopsy report.

  NIGERIAN SINGERS, BURNA BOY, OLAMIDE, SEYI VIBEZ, ASAKE MAKE BARACK OBAMA'S ANNUAL SUMMER PLAYLIST. Former U.S. President Barack Obama has released his Summer playlist of 30 songs for the year 2025, with Nigerian singers Burna Boy, Olamide, Seyi Vibez and Young John on the list. In his caption on X, he wrote: “As 2025 comes to a close, I’m continuing a tradition that I started during my time in the White House: sharing my annual lists of favorite music. I hope you find something new to enjoy—and please send any recommendations for me to check out! Burna Boy made it to the list with his 2025 song "TaTaTa" ft American rapper Travis Scott from his new album, ‘No Sign of Weakness.’ While Olamide made it to the list with his song "99" ft . Seyi Vibez, Asake, Young Jonn & Daecolm from his new album,   Olamidé.

  Reps probe tax law tweaks, PDP demands suspension The House of Representatives on Thursday constituted an ad hoc committee to probe the alleged discrepancies in the tax reforms passed by the parliament and the official gazetted copy currently in circulation across government agencies. This was as the Peoples Democratic Party demanded that the Federal Government further shift forward by six months the  January 1, 2026 take-off of the new tax law. The opposition party said the shift became important following an alleged illegal alteration made to the law passed by the  National Assembly.   President Bola Tinubu recently signed four major tax reform bills into law, marking what the government has described as the most significant overhaul of Nigeria’s tax system in decades. The laws include the Nigeria Tax Act, the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Act, all operating un...

  TikTok strikes US joint venture deal to avoid ban TikTok said Thursday it has signed a joint venture deal with investors that would allow the company to maintain operations in the United States and avoid a ban threat over its Chinese ownership. According to an internal memo seen by AFP, TikTok CEO Shou Chew told employees that the social media company and its Chinese owner ByteDance had agreed to the new entity, with Oracle, Silver Lake and Abu Dhabi-based MGX on board as major investors. Oracle’s executive chairman and founder Larry Ellison is a longtime ally of US President Donald Trump. Chew told staff that half the US venture will be held by a consortium of new investors including Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX — which will have 15 percent each. Affiliates of existing ByteDance investors will own a touch over 30 percent of the venture, with Bytedance retaining just shy of 20 percent, the maximum ownership allowed for a Chinese company under the terms of the law.

 FG Confirms Release of Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers After Yusuf Tuggar Meets Burkina Faso Leader Ibrahim Traoré The Federal Government has confirmed the release of the Nigerian Air Force aircraft and 11 soldiers detained in Burkina Faso after a forced landing. Confirming the development on Wednesday night, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the aircraft and personnel had been released. The confirmation came after the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Yusuf Tuggar, on Wednesday met Burkina Faso junta leader, Mr Ibrahim Traoré, in Ouagadougou. Tuggar, who led a Nigerian delegation, said during a press briefing that the visit was at the instance of President Bola Tinubu. The incident occurred nearly two weeks ago when a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft, with 11 soldiers on board, made a forced landing in Bobo Dioulasso while on a ferry mission to Portugal. Director of Public Relations of the Nigerian Air Force, Mr Ehimen Ejodame, ...