A former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, is dead. Ogbeh, who was also the former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) died on Saturday at the age of 74. Ogbeh, born 28 July, 1947 was a farmer, playwright and politician. In 1979, he ran for office in the Benue State House of Assembly on the Platform of the National Party of Nigeria (NPN), becoming Deputy Speaker of the House. In 1982, he was appointed Federal Minister of Communications, and later became Minister of Steel Development. His term of office ended in December 1983,…
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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said that Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) is sliding into a dangerous new phase of state failure, following reported extortion of over N56 million from farmers in Zamfara State by bandits as well as the chilling video of an entire village in Ifelodun Local Government of Kwara State, completely abandoned to terrorists. Its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, in a statement issued Friday said these situations therefore demand immediate serious attention to restore order and protect lives and livelihoods. He noted that the situation where farmers had…
The police have said that the Publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore was arrested based on credible, corroborated allegations involving criminal offences such as forgery, cyberstalking, and other infractions currently under active investigation. TheHintsNews reports that Sowore was arrested on Wednesday and released late Friday evening following intense presentation from civil societies who mounted pressure on the police authority. However, Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement issued Saturday said the arrest was effected in full compliance with extant legal provisions, and with strict adherence to constitutional safeguards, due process, and the rights of the suspect.…
Celebrated fuji music legend, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde, with the stage name, K1 De Ultimate, yesterday, offered his apology over Tuesday’s incident at the local wing of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja, involving him and an airline operator, ValueJet. Aside from describing the incident as unfortunate and one in which someone of his status should not have been found, he also clarified some grey areas, insisting, for instance, that the content of his gold flask was water and not alcohol. He also explained that he has to go about with water because he suffers a health condition of rare dehydration.…
Ahead of the 2027 general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says it will engage with the National Assembly for a clear legal provision on inmate voting. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, gave the hint on Friday in Abuja during a courtesy call by the Controller General of Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Sylvester Nwakuche. TheHintsNews reports that Nwakuche was at the commission’s headquarters specifically on the voting rights for inmates of correctional facilities who, at the moment, do not vote during elections and are therefore disenfranchised. But the commission assured that after its engagement with the parliament, thereafter…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will take place in 811 centres nationwide. This, it said, is made up of 774 Local Government, 37 State and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) offices nationwide. TheHintsNews reports that the commission had earlier announced that the CVR would resume on 18th August with the online pre-registration. It added that the exercise would commence between 9.00am and 3.00pm —Monday to Friday every week with the exception of national public holidays. The electoral body added that the in-person registration option would follow a week later on 25th August…
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Dr. Abdullahi Ramat as the new Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga in a statement issued Thursday said Ramat, 39, is an electrical engineer and administrator, with a PhD in Strategic Management, among other qualifications. He added that the President also nominated two commissioners for the NERC. They are: Mr Abubakar Yusuf, Commissioner of Consumer Affairs and Dr Fouad Olayinka Animashun, Commissioner of Finance and Management Services. All nominations are subject to Senate confirmation. However, to avoid a leadership…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Management, Festus Keyamo has directed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to place Fuji star, Wasymiu Ayinde, also known as K1 De’ Ultimate on a no-fly list. The minister in a statement issued Thursday said he had received reports from all the relevant aviation agencies regarding the altercation between the staff and crew of ValueJet and Ayinde at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Tuesday, August 7, 2025. He noted that he had also received video footage of the incident. Keyamo explained that from all the details he received so far,…
The Nigerian Air Force launched successful air strikes on a large gathering of armed bandits attending a wedding ceremony at Asaula Hills, in Yankuzo Ward, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara state. According to Zagazola Makama, the precision strike was carried out on Tuesday, August 5, based on credible intelligence. The strike was executed at about 1600 hours and caught the criminals by surprise at the peak of the celebration. The sources said that the intelligence revealed that scores of bandits from different enclaves were converging at Asaula Hill, a rugged, elevated terrain for a mass wedding ceremony. The sources…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the expedited rollout of the free healthcare access initiative for low-income retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), describing it as a critical component of social protection and dignity in retirement. He also called for the prompt implementation of long-overdue pension increases and a minimum pension guarantee, which would provide a safety net for the most vulnerable pensioners under the CPS. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga in a statement issued Wednesday said the President gave the directives after receiving a briefing from the Director General of the National…