Author: Lawan

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday fired back at former Sokoto Governor Aminu Tambuwal. Wike spoke on Thursday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme monitored by our correspondent. He said; “What do you mean by leadership and friendship? You cannot talk about leadership and ignore the person,” Wike said. He accused Tambuwal and Atiku Abubakar of political inconsistency. “These are people who have been consistently inconsistent. When you are a consistent betrayer, what do you expect?” he added. Wike alleged that Tambuwal had his eyes on a Senate role if Atiku won…

National Association of Nigerian Students has lauded Managing Director/Chief Executive of Ogun Osun River Basin Development Authority, Adedeji Ashiru, for repositioning the agency since he took over. The union, in a statement by National Public Relations Officer, Adeyemi Ajasa, noted Ashiru has made positive impact since he assumed office. “National Association of Nigerian Students, umbrella body of Nigerian students home and abroad, passes a vote of confidence in the leadership of Managing Director/Chief Executive of Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority), Adedeji Ashiru. “Ashiru’s administration has set laudable standards in public service, with achievements in rural development, youth empowerment, and infrastructural…

Utah County, UT — Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old suspect charged in connection with the high-profile Kirk shooting case, is reportedly under severe pressure as investigators intensify their probe. Sources familiar with the case revealed that Robinson has endured grueling conditions in detention, including sleep deprivation, constant surveillance, and extended interrogations. Authorities have also presented extensive evidence implicating him and highlighting the cooperation of several alleged co-conspirators. Robinson’s associates, once considered loyal, are now said to be cooperating with prosecutors in exchange for potential plea deals, leaving him increasingly isolated. Observers believe this signals a critical turning point in the case,…

Former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar on Monday night met with former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, at his Abuja residence. Atiku disclosed that their discussions centered on the state of the nation and possible collaborations aimed at addressing the current challenges facing the country.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has dismissed the prediction by Prof. Udenta Udenta that the party will collapse before the 2027 general elections. APC’s spokesman, Mr. Seye Oladejo, in a statement on Wednesday, described Udenta’s comments as “cheap theatrics and empty talk.” Udenta, the founding National Secretary of the Alliance for Democracy, had said during a TV interview on Tuesday that “APC will collapse before 2027.” Reacting, Oladejo insisted that the ruling party was not weakening but instead “increasing in leaps and bounds and getting stronger each day.” He said: “Predicting the fall of a party from…

The Nigerian Army says troops of Operation UDO KA have arrested a notorious IPOB/ESN commander, Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, also known as Gentle de Yahoo in Imo. A credible source at the Army Headquarters told the News Agency that the success was recorded during a raid in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo. He said the operation was carried out on Sunday, following credible intelligence on the hideouts of the criminal kingpin. The source said troops recovered an English pistol, 120 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 25 rounds of 7.62 NATO ammunition, a live cartridge, six mobile phones, as well as…

Robert Redford, the Oscar-winning actor, director, and lifelong environmentalist who rose to fame as one of Hollywood’s most charismatic leading men before dedicating much of his life to independent film and conservation, has died at 89. His publicist, Cindi Berger, confirmed that Redford passed away on September 16, 2025, at his home at Sundance in Utah’s mountains. “Robert Redford passed away at the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved. He will be missed greatly,” Berger said in a statement. Redford became a household name through classics such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), The Sting (1973),…

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have k!lled a vigilante and r3ped two girls in Kpaduma 3, a community near Asokoro Extention, in Abuja. It was gathered that the gunmen invaded the community on Monday night, September 15, 2025, attacked houses and exchanged fire with local vigilantes. The attack which lasted for over few hours was described as one of the most terrifying incidents in the community, as bullets and a grenade-like blast were heard by commuters. Eyewitnesses who spoke with Nigerian Tribune said the attackers came from a nearby village called Kobi, adding that some people were injured. One of…

The Police Criminal Investigation Department Alagbon has reacted to online reports claiming singer Rema used its officers to ass@ult an Interior decorator he contracted for a job. A Nigerian software artist, @software_artist, had taken to X on Tuesday, September 16, to accuse the singer of using the police officers of intimidating the interior decorator identified as Amaka. In a series of tweets, the software artist said the singer contracted Amaka to renovate his new house but has allegedly refused to pay her outstanding balance even after she had completed the job. He then accused the singer of using the police…

The West Africa Crisis Writers Network (WACWN) has crowned the North East Development Commission (NEDC) as Nigeria’s gold standard for transparency and governance excellence. In a statement signed by Messr Agba James, the group said the recognition marks eight transformative years since the NEDC’s inception, from a region once shrouded in despair to a model of hope and progress under the stewardship of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Managing Director Mohammed Goni Alkali. According to James, the NEDC stands out as Nigeria’s most transparent agency due to its rigorous commitment to open governance and accountability. Under Goni Alkali’s leadership, the statement noted that…