President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday openly extended an invitation to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to join the All Progressives Congress, saying the party would gladly welcome him whenever he decides to defect. Speaking at the inauguration of the Arterial Road N16 to Arterial Road N20 and other projects in Katampe […]

CEO, Air Peace, Allen Onyema Air Peace has denied recent allegations by Senator Adams Oshiomhole, describing his claims of extortion and overbooking as “deliberate falsehood.” In a statement signed by the airline’s management and made available on Thursday via X, Air Peace said, “The Senator lied blatantly when he accused Air Peace of extorting its […]

Protesters in Abuja on Thursday. Credit: Solomon Odeniyi Protest has commenced in the Federal Capital Territory to demonstrate against rising hardship and insecurity in the country. Security agencies had earlier deployed heavily armed personnel to strategic locations across the city, including potential protest hotspots. The presence of operatives was particularly noticeable at major junctions and […]

Fellow Progressives, Nigerians, Citizens of Africa, Champions of Democracy Worldwide, Today, on this hallowed June 12 2025 Freedom Day, the Transformative Governance Forum stands in solemn reverence and unyielding gratitude to pay tribute to the towering icon of our democratic struggle, the undisputed bearer of the people’s mandate – Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola (GCFR). […]

Electricity consumers may encounter blackouts across the country as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to stabilise the national grid through planned outages, the Nigerian Independent System Operator has said. This comes as at least six states in the North-East remain without electricity due to an ongoing outage coordinated by the Transmission Company of Nigeria to […]

Oshiomhole Former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, says he has lodged a complaint with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, against Air Peace, accusing the carrier of racketeering and unethical treatment of passengers. Oshiomhole, who currently serves as senator representing the northern part of Edo, disclosed this to our correspondent on Wednesday […]

The scene of the fire incident at the front of the NASFAT praying ground on Wednesday. Credit: Dare Olawin. No fewer than two people sustained severe injuries while six vehicles were burnt after a petrol-laden tanker exploded opposite the NASFAT junction along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway leaving motorists stranded on Wednesday. It was learnt that the […]

Today marks 32 years after the June 12, 1993, presidential election, widely regarded as the freest and fairest election in the annals of the nation’s history, was annulled by military president Ibrahim Babangida. The ghost of the June 12 saga still haunts the nation as General Ibrahim Babangida, in February this year, launched a book […]

A clash between protesters and security operatives looms on Thursday (today) as the Take It Back Movement, the rally organisers, has resolved to carry out a demonstration at the National Assembly, Abuja and 19 other locations across the country during the June 12 celebrations. President Bola Tinubu addresses a joint session of the Senate and […]