Author: The Editor

Nigerians woke up to fresh drama in the political space as former presidential candidate Peter Obi has fired a strong legal shot at actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo. A demand letter dated June 9, 2026, from Chief Alex Ejesieme (SAN) & Co has given Okonkwo just seven days to withdraw what Obi’s lawyers call “false, malicious and defamatory” statements made on live television. The letter, now circulating widely on social media, centres on comments Okonkwo allegedly made during Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on June 8, 2026. Obi’s team says Okonkwo accused him and South-East leaders of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)…

Seplat Energy Plc has announced a major leadership shake-up that is already making waves across Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. Billionaire investor Tony O. Elumelu will take over as Chairman from January 1, 2027, while veteran engineer Effiong Okon steps in as Chief Executive Officer from August 1, 2026. The changes come barely months after Elumelu’s Heirs Holdings bought a 20.07 percent stake in the company for around $500 million, making it the single largest shareholder. The board described the move as a deliberate step to strengthen governance and push the company’s 2030 growth plan in oil, gas, and new…

Abia State Governor Dr Alex Otti turned heads on Monday when he took the stage at the Invest in Lagos 3.0 summit and openly sold Abia’s vast business opportunities to a room full of local and international investors. Many Nigerians watching the live coverage could not help but nod in agreement as the governor, known for his no-nonsense style, painted a picture of a state that is finally ready to compete. Otti did not come to beg. Instead, he thanked Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for the rare gesture of inviting sister states to share the same platform. “It takes a…

The Federal Government has officially welcomed the International Monetary Fund’s 2026 Article IV assessment, calling it strong independent proof that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms are working. In a press statement released Tuesday by Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele, Abuja said the IMF report shows Nigeria is now more stable and better able to handle global shocks than it was two years ago. Many Nigerians have watched the reforms – from fuel subsidy removal to foreign exchange liberalisation – with mixed feelings because of higher living costs. Yet the government insists these tough decisions are finally paying off and putting…

Nigerians are buzzing this Tuesday after Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele dropped a major hint about changing how long presidents and governors stay in office. The lawmaker says the 11th Senate will consider a bill for a single six-year term instead of the current two four-year terms, but only after the 2027 general elections. Many people are already asking if this is the right fix for the endless politicking that distracts leaders from real work. Bamidele made the revelation while speaking on legislative reforms and the future of Nigeria’s democracy. He explained that the idea is simple: give elected executives one…

Nollywood stars Peggy Ovire and Freddie Leonard’s once-celebrated marriage has taken a very public and messy turn. The actress has dragged her estranged husband on social media, accusing him of deliberately stalling their divorce and maintaining a long-running affair with a married woman who has four children. The claims, which dropped like a bombshell on Monday, have Nigerians talking nonstop as old wedding clips and throwback videos flood timelines. The couple tied the knot in November 2022 after seven years together. Many saw their union as one of the industry’s solid ones. But cracks appeared last year when Peggy filed…

Nigerians have waited years for real police reform, and it looks like the wait might finally end. The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, announced on Monday that the National Assembly will approve the constitutional amendment for state police before the end of this week. This move could reshape how security is handled across the country, giving states more direct control while keeping federal oversight. Lawmakers have held intensive meetings with President Bola Tinubu, the Attorney-General, the Inspector-General of Police, and other stakeholders over the past week. Bamidele, who is also vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Constitution Review, said the…

Three people lost their lives when a train derailed along the Warri-Itakpe corridor in Agbor, Delta State, on Monday evening. The incident has left many Nigerians asking tough questions about rail safety, especially as more people turn to trains for affordable travel between the South-South and other parts of the country. Authorities moved quickly to the scene, but the tragedy has sparked fresh worries about the state of our railway infrastructure. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) confirmed the derailment of the Warri-Itakpe Train Service involving four coaches that left the tracks around 7:30pm at kilometre 212+8m near Agbor. Emergency teams…

Nigerian workers could be heading for another nationwide strike as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) issue a strong warning to the federal government over the rising wave of insecurity across the country. The two major labour centres made the threat during a joint media briefing on the sidelines of the ongoing 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. NLC and TUC Speak Out in Geneva NLC President Joe Ajaero and TUC leaders told journalists that they would not hesitate to embark on industrial action if the government fails to decisively tackle terrorism, banditry, and kidnappings…

Supporters of the Senator David Mark-led faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday stormed the entrance of the Federal High Court in Abuja to protest what they described as attempts to use the judiciary against the opposition party. The demonstration came as the court continues to hear the long-running leadership crisis rocking the ADC. Hundreds of party members gathered at the court premises, carrying placards and chanting slogans. They urged the judiciary not to allow itself to be used to stifle opposition parties in Nigeria.The protest took place amid an ongoing legal battle between the David Mark-led National…