The South East Renewed Hope Agenda (SERHA), a socio-political group, has voiced its unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership, warning against attempts by northern politicians to challenge his re-election bid in 2027. In a statement titled “2027: It’s Tinubu or Nobody”, the South East Coordinator of SERHA, Belusochukwu Enwere, emphasized the group’s confidence in Tinubu’s leadership and urged those aspiring for the presidency to respect his tenure. Enwere acknowledged Tinubu’s strides in addressing Nigeria’s socio-economic challenges and fostering stability in governance, saying:“Although critics claim Tinubu has placed the economy on life support, others acknowledge his efforts to bring…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rejoiced with Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on his 60th birthday on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Also, the Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum and Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in his congratulatory message described him as a passionate public officer. President Tinubu commends Aiyedatiwa for his unwavering dedication and political consistency, beginning from his membership of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in 2011. “His steadfastness throughout the party’s metamorphosis and final transition to the All Progressives Congress (APC) exemplifies his loyalty, dedication, and commitment”, Presidential Adviser on Information & Strategy,…
Nigeria’s national power grid has experienced its first major collapse in 2025, occurring just ten days into the new year. The collapse has plunged the nation into widespread darkness, leaving many Nigerians frustrated by the unexpected outage. This incident marks the 13th grid collapse within the last 13 months, highlighting ongoing challenges in the country’s power sector. Reports indicate that power generation plummeted from 2,111.01 megawatts at 2:00 pm to a mere 390.20 MW by 3:00 pm. Confirming the situation, The Energy Podcast stated, “National grid suffers major collapse… First in 2025.” However, efforts to restore power are reportedly underway,…
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has reported the tragic death of two men who fell into a diesel tank in the Oregun area of Lagos on Saturday. In a statement, LASEMA’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, explained that the incident occurred along Ikosi-Oregun Road. “At 10:37 a.m., distress calls were received through the emergency lines 767 and 112, prompting an immediate deployment of our response team from the Command and Control Centre in Alausa, Ikeja,” the statement revealed. Upon arrival at the scene around 10:47 a.m., responders found that two men had fallen into the reservoir. Investigations indicated…
A fire that broke out on Friday night at Olusola Saraki Market in the Ita-Amo area of Ilorin West Local Government Area, Kwara State, has destroyed goods worth millions of Naira. The Kwara State Fire Service reported that the blaze consumed various items, including clothing materials, provisions, soft drinks, and meat. In a statement issued on Saturday, Hassan Adekunle, the Principal Fire Officer and Head of Media and Publicity for the state Fire Service, confirmed that seven out of the 269 shops in the market were destroyed. The fire was reportedly triggered by a power surge caused by fluctuating electricity…
One person has died, and two others were rescued following the collapse of a well in Gargajiga town, Minjibir Local Government Area, Kano State, on Thursday. In a statement on Friday, Kano State Fire Service spokesperson Saminu Abdullahi explained that the incident occurred during the re-digging and repair of the well. The incident was reported by Bashir Namadi, who made a distress call prompting a response from the Fire Service. Abdullahi said, “Three individuals were involved: one inside the well and two outside. The well’s sides gave way, causing the collapse and burying all three.” Upon arrival at 12:20 p.m.,…
The Borno State Police Command has arrested a suspected drug peddler found with 116 wraps of dried leaves believed to be Indian hemp. Police spokesperson, ASP Nahum Daso, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Saturday in Maiduguri. The suspect, 22-year-old Kabura Kayuram, a resident of Jajeri Ward in Maiduguri, was apprehended by the command’s anti-vice squad on January 10 at approximately 11:30 a.m. after credible intelligence led to the operation. Daso added, “The suspect was caught with the illicit substances, and both he and the seized exhibits have been handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for…
A 32-year-old sex worker, Riyanatu Musa, has been arrested in Adamawa for allegedly killing a barman, Yohanna Musa, over a ₦200 debt in Yola. According to police spokesperson Suleiman Nguroje, the incident occurred after a dispute over an outstanding balance for alcohol purchased by the suspect. Nguroje revealed that Musa admitted to the crime, explaining that she had bought Big Ben dry gin and Yahoo from the deceased and paid ₦1,500, leaving a balance of ₦200. When the matter was raised, a heated argument ensued, during which she stabbed the barman in the chest, leading to his death. Prompt News…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned Wahab and Subomi, sons of billionaire industrialist Rasaq Okoya, over a viral video showing them allegedly abusing the naira. The video, which surfaced last week, showed the brothers spraying bundles of cash while being assisted by their police escort. The footage sparked widespread outrage on social media, prompting calls for action. As gathered by Politics Nigeria, the EFCC’s invitation to the brothers was issued by Michael Wetkas, a senior official of the commission. Meanwhile, on January 10, the spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, Muyiwa Adejobi, announced that the officer involved…
Former Commissioner for Rural and Community Development in Kano State, Abbas Sani Abbas, has officially left the ruling New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to join the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection follows his removal from office last month by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, alongside five other commissioners, during a cabinet reshuffle aimed at strengthening governance in the state. Senate Deputy President, Barau Jibrin, confirmed Mr. Abbas’s switch in a statement shared on social media. He commended the former commissioner’s commitment to grassroots development and expressed confidence in his potential contributions to the APC. “I warmly welcomed Hon. Abbas…