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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed growing rumors that he has left the All Progressives Congress and switched to the Nigerian Democratic Congress, insisting that he remains fully committed to the ruling party despite rising political tensions in the state. The governor spoke on Wednesday during an inspection tour of the newly completed General Hospital and renovated Neuropsychiatric Hospital …

Fresh tension has gripped the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State ahead of the Ogun East senatorial primaries, as loyalists of former governor, Gbenga Daniel, raised the alarm over alleged plots to unleash violence and suppress voters during the exercise. Obese members, under the aegis of APC stakeholders in Ogun East Senatorial District, in a petition dated May 13, 2026, …

Media personality Blessing Okoro, popularly known as CEO of Blessing, has slammed social media users who wish him death following the death of Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo. The actress and influencer expressed her anger over comments suggesting that God should take her life rather than Ekubo’s after news of the actor’s death sparked widespread reactions online. Alexx Ekubo reportedly died …

NCC says investments in telecoms are improving network quality and promises stricter enforcement The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, says ongoing investments by telecoms operators are producing measurable improvements in network quality, but has warned it will continue to enforce standards until consumers see consistent service. In a statement on Wednesday, NCC Head of Public Affairs Nnenna Ukoha said the commission …

Cloudflare has announced its first mass layoffs, cutting about 1,100 jobs – about 20% of its workforce – as the company says artificial intelligence has made many roles redundant. The internet security giant announced the decision on Thursday alongside record-breaking quarterly earnings, underscoring the growing impact of AI on the global tech workforce. Cloudflare co-founder and CEO Matthew Prince described …

By Ayo Kehinde The Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Mustapha Abdullahi, has dismissed reports that he was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), clarifying that he had only honored an invitation from the Abuja-based anti-corruption agency. Abdullahi clarified a statement released on Wednesday through his media aide, Alhaji Abdulrasaq Danjuma, following media reports linking …

Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has rejected criticism surrounding his recent visit to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, and insisted that the meeting had no political overtones despite increasing public speculation. Wike, who visited the APC chairman at his residence in Abuja on Tuesday, said attempts to give political significance to the meeting …

Frank Onyeka has been nominated for the Sky Bet Championship Player of the Month award for April following his impressive performances for Coventry City. completesports.com. The Nigerian midfielder played a key role in the Sky Blues’ promotion to the Premier League by winning the championship title. Onyeka featured in three league games during the month and recorded one assist. Also …

… Says Alex Otti, all the South East governors working for Tinubu … He insists Abaribe will not return to the Senate An All Progressives Congress (APC) senator aspirant from Abia South, Prince Paul Ikonne, has rejected the promise of a four-year term by former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, saying when the time is ripe in the South-East to …

Fresh controversy has emerged ahead of the 2027 general elections following claims by the National Chairman of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, that former Labor Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and New Nigerian People’s Party leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, failed to join the PRP because they allegedly wanted guaranteed access to the party’s presidential ticket. Baba-Ahmed made …