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Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, has declared that a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Peter Obi would never be president of Nigeria. Bwala said Obi lacks the characteristics of a person who wants to be president of Nigeria. Featuring on News Central TV’s 60 Minutes with Mr Kay on Friday, Bwala said: “Peter Obi will never be president. He will never cross the central business district that will lead Aso Villa. “Anybody that would be a president, there are characteristics that you will see. “The person must be visionary, the…

President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Erdogan, on Friday discussed the Iran war as well as the ensuing military and political confrontation in the Persian Gulf. The leaders noted that the ongoing escalation is triggering severe consequences for energy, trade, logistics, and other sectors both regionally and globally. Putin and Erdogan reiterated their stance in favour of a ceasefire and peace agreements that would take into account the legitimate interests of all the regional states. They committed to ensuring tight security in and around the Black Sea and to strengthening economic ties, particularly the implementation of strategic projects…

The Middle Belt Peace Forum, MBPF, has described the perpetrators of the recent attacks in Angwan Rukuba, Jos, Plateau State, as cowards who prey on innocent and defenceless citizens, stressing that such acts of violence are not only inhumane but also a direct assault on the unity and peace of the nation. The Forum condemned in the strongest terms the actions of the cowardly attackers, saying their only aim is to instil fear and destabilise peaceful communities. In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Pastor Bulus Garba, in Jos on Friday, the Forum asked the federal government to ensure…

United States President Donald Trump has stated that his country could open the Strait of Hormuz and take oil from it to make a fortune for America. Trump made this remark in a post on his Truth Social on Friday, noting that it would be an oil stream for the world. His comment comes after the intervention of the White House in Venezuela led to American redevelopment of Venezuela’s oil industry. Trump touted his administration’s work on the production and sale of massive amounts of oil and gas in Venezuela during his Iran-focused primetime address to the nation on Wednesday.…

‎The National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, Ebonyi State Chapter, has expressed concern over the rising wave of insecurity in the country. The organization also condemned the recent killings in Plateau and Ebonyi states.‎‎Speaking to journalists in Abakaliki on Friday as part of activities marking the Easter celebration, the State Chairman of NYCN, Comrade Douglas Ochishi, described the attacks as horrific and unacceptable, particularly the Palm Sunday incident in Jos where gunmen reportedly disguised in military uniforms killed innocent worshippers.‎‎Ochishi said the March 29, 2026 attack turned a sacred period of peace and reflection into one of grief, stressing that…

The Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria, PMAN, Federal Capital Territory Chapter, has said hotel owners, event planners, and other stakeholders with the country’s entertainment industry in Abuja must seek permission for live music bands or risk sanction. The association’s acting governor, Michael Oyibo Kaycee, made this known during a press conference in Abuja on Friday. He warned stakeholders in the entertainment sector in Abuja to always engage certified musicians. According to him, the association would henceforth not tolerate exploitation, disrespect, or underpayment to musicians in the nation’s capital. “You are required to obey industrial standards, engage certified musicians, and…

Suspected bandits have kidnapped seven family members alongside three residents in Unguwar Sabon-Titi along the Katari–Hayin Dam road in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State. A resident of Katari, Mr Markus Yakubu, confirmed the incident, saying it happened around 9:32 pm on Thursday. He said the bandits, wielding sophisticated weapons, invaded a compound and whisked away seven family members as well as three other residents from a neighbouring house. The resident said the bandits operated quietly without shooting but began firing after moving the victims out of the town. “The bandits came in a large number and surrounded my…

The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, has alleged that its members are being persecuted in Nigeria. The National Director of Information of MASSOB, Edeson Samuel, made this allegation in a statement on Friday. Samuel described MASSOB as a non violent self-determination, pro Biafra agitation movement, which has existed for over 26 years, noting that it has never engaged in criminal activities or arms struggle.The movement condemned the brutal actions of the Nigerian authorities against its members. It urged the international community, including the United Nations and other human rights organizations, to intervene and put…

The Anglican Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Rt. Rev. Prof. Samuel Ike, on Thursday, raised concern over the level of insecurity in Nigeria, questioning what became of the government’s past efforts to stem the tide. Bishop Ike raised the concern while delivering his 2026 Easter message at the Bishop’s Court. He expressed worry over the level of suffering being faced by Nigerians, which had further worsened by the rising fuel price. He then charged the country to embrace “national repentance.” The Bishop, citing the country’s ranking as the fourth most terrorised nation globally in the recent Global Terrorism Index report, queried:…

The Nigerian equities market closed in the red on Thursday ahead of the Easter holidays, as sell-offs in 24 listed firms wiped out about N3 billion in market value. Stocks such as John Holt, Abbey Mortgage Bank, International Energy Insurance, CHAMS, and Tantalizers were among the key drivers of the downturn, as investors offloaded shares. At the close of trading, market capitalization slipped marginally by 0.002 percent, declining from N129.809 trillion at the opening to N129.806 trillion. Similarly, the All-Share Index shed 4.66 points, or 0.002 percent, to settle at 201,698.89, down from 201,703.55 recorded in the previous session. Despite…