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The Presidency has intensified its criticism of former Anambra State governor and 2027 presidential hopeful, Peter Obi, declaring that he does not have what it takes to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the next general election. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made the remarks in a statement shared on his verified X account on Wednesday. The presidential aide described Obi as a “copy-and-paste politician” and argued that the former governor lacks the leadership record to challenge Tinubu. According to Onanuga, Obi failed to demonstrate exceptional leadership during his eight years as governor of Anambra…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has again arraigned controversial self-acclaimed relationship expert, Blessing CEO. Blessing CEO was brought before the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos State on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, over alleged N13 million fraud linked to a cancer fundraising scheme and falsification of a cancer diagnosis report. The arraignment followed multiple petitions from individuals and organisations, including the Nigeria Cancer Society. In a statement shared on Instagram, the EFCC said it filed “a fresh six count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and retaining the proceeds”. “The petitioners allegedly made donations to…

David Umahi, Minister of Works has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to contractors handling the rehabilitation of the Abuja-Lokoja highway to fully mobilise to the site or face possible prosecution by anti-graft and law enforcement agencies. CITYNEWS NIGERIA reports that Umahi warned that contractors who have received government funds but failed to deliver on their obligations would no longer be tolerated. “If you are holding the money of the Federal Government, you have to bring it out and do the job, or we start going to the police and the EFCC,” the minister said. Umahi, who spoke on Tuesday during an…

Jim Ovia, who built Nigeria’s biggest lender by market value, is turning his attention to the Lagos skyline, declaring that “real estate is more profitable than banking” as he advances two luxury residential developments selling out on the Lagos lagoon. Through his Quantum Luxury Properties Ltd. business, the Zenith Bank Plc founder is building the 26-floor Metropolitan Towers residential development, where units start at $1.85 million. He’s also completing the 44-unit Quantum Luxury Towers high-rise, where apartments go from $2.8 million. Both properties are on the same Lagos lagoon where he constructed Civic Towers and Civic Center, which holds events, and the new…

Veteran Nollywood actor and politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has continued to react to the reports that the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, is demanding N5 billion in damages over alleged defamatory remarks. In a statement posted on X on Wednesday, Okonkwo mocked the reported legal action, suggesting that Obi was seeking funds for political campaigns. The former Obi campaign spokesman claimed that if Obi needed funds for political activities, he should ask him privately rather than resort to what he described as extortion. “It has been brought to my notice that there is a letter circulating…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved the redeployment of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) to various regions of the country as part of efforts to improve security operations and tackle rising criminal activities. The new deployment, which takes effect from June 15, was announced on Tuesday in Abuja during a meeting between the IGP and Strategic Police Managers, a gathering of senior officers from the rank of Commissioners of Police and above. Speaking at the conference, Disu said the move was aimed at bringing senior leadership closer to operational areas and improving the coordination of security activities across…

A renowned Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, has finally responded to criticisms surrounding his visit to Ibadan last year, dismissing allegations that he was promoting the Islamisation of Oyo State or advancing northern religious ideologies in the South-West. The cleric insisted that no individual or group could prevent him from travelling to any part of the country, stressing that his visit to Ibadan was not at the invitation of any Muslim organisation or individual in the South-West. In a Facebook post seen by POLITICS NIGERIA on Tuesday, Gumi explained that he attended the event in his capacity as a representative of…

The House of Representatives has summoned the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, and the nation’s service chiefs over the worsening security situation across Nigeria. CityNews reports that the resolution was passed during plenary on Tuesday following the adoption of a motion sponsored by the lawmaker representing Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency of Zamfara State, Sulaiman Gumi. The lawmakers expressed concern over the continued wave of killings, kidnappings, bandit attacks, terrorism and other violent crimes across the country despite repeated assurances from security agencies and the Federal Government. The House directed Ribadu and the service chiefs to appear before lawmakers to brief them on efforts…

Hundreds of young Nigerians on Tuesday marched to the National Assembly in Abuja to demand stronger action against the worsening security situation across the country. The protesters, who began their rally from the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, gathered under the banner of “Nigerians Unite Against Terror”, calling on authorities to take urgent steps to protect lives and property. Addressing the crowd, the convener of the protest, Isah Abubakar, said insecurity had gone beyond politics and had become a national crisis affecting every citizen regardless of religion, tribe or political affiliation. According to him, “There are roads in Nigeria that,…

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, David Mark, has disclosed that only the party conducted its primary election in line with the Electoral Act. To this end, Mark charged candidates to ensure that they win all their upcoming elections. He disclosed this while receiving members of the House of Representatives, led by Abdulsammad Dasuki, at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja. Mark charged members of the ADC to remain focused and prepare for their forthcoming elections. According to him, the ADC will put forward only members who would win elections as its candidates. He charged members who…