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Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Germany, Femi Fani-Kayode, has shared details of his attendance at a gala night hosted in Abuja by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, describing the event as a significant diplomatic gathering.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has endorsed Senator Philip Tanimu Aduda for the FCT Senatorial seat on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

A fresh war of words erupted on Thursday night over the Supreme Court ruling on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leadership crisis, with the spokesman of the Senator Samuel Anyanwu camp of the party, Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, insisting the judgement is clear and settled, even as rival voices advanced a sharply different interpretation.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reacted to the recent ruling of the Supreme Court of Nigeria on the leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stating that the decision has effectively ended divisions within the party.

The rift between Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, and the Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, Gbenga Daniel, has intensified as the former accused the latter of being an ingrate after supporting his senatorial bid in the 2023 elections.

Founder of Salvation Ministries, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, has shared a story about how American rapper 50 Cent allegedly did not perform in Port Harcourt because of his declaration.

Prominent Rivers State politician, Felix Obuah, has officially purchased the APC Expression of Interest form to contest for the Rivers West Senatorial District seat in the 2027 general election. 

Residents of Port Harcourt and surrounding areas in Rivers State grapple with touts and hoodlums who have taken over major bus stops, roads, and flyovers, with Civil Society Organisations warning that continued neglect could push citizens toward self-help and further destabilise public order, writes DENNIS NAKU

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has once again stirred the Nigerian political landscape with a firm declaration regarding the internal fractures within the Peoples Democratic Party. 

Political ecosystems in Nigeria are perpetually defined by strategic calculus, where incumbents weigh legacy, opportunity, and institutional stability. In recent weeks, speculative discourse has emerged from Imo State positing that Governor Hope Uzodimma may contemplate an early exit from Government House to pursue legislative ambitions at the federal level.

Adebayo Adeleke, popularly known as B-Red and son of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, narrowly escaped an a+sass+nation attempt in Osogbo on Wednesday afternoon.

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has expressed confidence that residents of the state will overwhelmingly support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, citing increased financial support from the federal government.

Suspected b@ndits have kidn+pped eight people in Garin Idi village, Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, including relatives of the state’s deputy governor.

Singer and actor Banky W has praised the strength of women, especially in marriage and family life, while reflecting on his personal journey with his wife, Adesua Etomi.

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday, May 2, for an official visit to France, Kenya, and Rwanda, where he is scheduled to participate in high-level international engagements.

Julius Malema has strongly criticised what he described as Afrophobic vi%lence in South Africa, questioning the logic behind attacks on foreign nationals and their impact on job creation.

Palpable crisis has rocked the Ebonyi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi has faulted Governor Francis Nwifuru on his “consensus arrangement” for all elective positions in the state.

A profound sense of sorrow has enveloped the football community in both Nigeria and Italy following the untimely passing of Emmanuel King Okoye.

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has urged aggrieved members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to resolve internal disputes amicably, following recent judicial pronouncements.

There is uneasy calm among the supporters of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in Rivers State, over the purchase of All Progressives Congress (APC) expression of interest and nomination forms for the Governor Siminalayi Fubara ahead of the 2027 elections.

According to a report by Premium Times on Friday 1st May 2026, stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State have taken a notable political step ahead of the 2027 governorship election by endorsing Governor Siminalayi Fubara and reportedly purchasing his expression of interest and nomination forms.