By Desmond Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has said he would restore petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027, arguing that the major problem with the policy was not the idea of subsidy itself but the corruption surrounding its implementation. Obi made the clarification during a recent interview with the BBC, where he addressed his position on petrol subsidy and his plans to tackle corruption in government. He insisted that his position had been misunderstood and maintained that corruption had always been central to his argument. “From day one, I’ve talked about subsidy. I talked about corruption; corruption is the problem of subsidy,” Obi said. When asked directly whether he would bring back petrol subsidy if elected president, the former Anambra State governor answered in the affirmative. However, he stressed that his proposed arrangement would not tolerate the corruption associated with the former system. “Yes, but no...

By Desmond A Nigerian man, Francis Ushie, has recounted a painful family experience, alleging that his wife blocked him after relocating to Canada with their four children, leaving him unable to locate or communicate with his family. Ushie, a former banker, shared his story during an interview published on YouTube by The Rest of Us. According to his account, he had hoped that moving to Canada would provide a fresh start for his family and possibly help resolve existing challenges in his marriage. He said that after the family’s Canadian permanent residency permits were approved, he resigned from his banking job in preparation for the relocation. However, his wife and four children travelled ahead of him because his former employer needed to complete an audit of his position. Ushie claimed that the audit lasted almost a year, preventing him from immediately joining his family in Canada. According to him, he eventually travelled to Canada in November 2014. However, he alleged...

By Desmond A Nigerian military aircraft carrying 32 people has crashed in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, in a tragic incident that has triggered a major emergency response and an investigation by the Nigerian authorities. However, while the core claim that a Nigerian military aircraft crashed with 32 people on board is true , some details circulating online are inaccurate or have not been officially established. According to the Nigerian Air Force and Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo, the aircraft involved was an ATR-42 military aircraft , not a helicopter as initially reported by some eyewitnesses and social media platforms. The aircraft, identified with the tail number NGR 931 , was travelling from Benin to Lagos on a routine mission when air traffic controllers lost contact with it at about 9:13 a.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026. Keyamo said attempts to re-establish radio contact with the aircraft were unsuccessful before authorities received inf...

By Desmond Reverend Isaac Omolehin, founder of Word Assembly Ministries in Ilorin, Kwara State, has hit back at critics who have attacked his views on Christianity and church denominations, describing some of them as “small boys” compared with the length of his preaching ministry. Omolehin made the controversial remarks during an interview in which he spoke about his opposition to denominational divisions within Nigerian Christianity and the criticism he has received from Christian organisations. According to the cleric, some of those attacking him have not been in ministry for nearly as long as he has. He said he had been preaching as an evangelist since 1975 and had spent decades travelling, preaching and conducting crusades. “They called me names, but those are small boys whose mothers were not married when I started preaching,” Omolehin said during the interview. He added that he regarded his critics as people whose opinions would not stop him from continuing his ...

By Desmond Fresh concerns have emerged over the fate of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members who were reportedly abducted by suspected kidnappers in Imo State. According to a report published by Vanguard News , relatives of the victims have raised the alarm over the condition of the abducted corps members, alleging that their captors have been beating and mistreating them while demanding ransom for their release. The report stated that the kidnappers had demanded ₦5 million for each victim , placing enormous financial pressure on the families as they struggle to secure the safe return of their loved ones. The victims were reportedly among prospective corps members who were travelling in connection with their NYSC mobilisation when they were allegedly abducted. Their disappearance has generated anxiety among their families and raised fresh concerns about the safety of young Nigerians travelling to fulfil national obligations. According to informat...

By Desmond The Imo State Police Command has explained why security agencies have not immediately stormed the location where kidnapped prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members are believed to be held, despite reportedly identifying the suspected hideout. The Imo State Commissioner of Police, Audu Garba Bosso , said security operatives had succeeded in locating the area where the abducted corps members were being held. According to the police, drones were deployed during the operation to track the movement of the kidnappers into a forested area. The surveillance reportedly helped security agencies obtain the coordinates of the suspected camp. However, the police said an immediate assault on the location could put the lives of both the hostages and security personnel at serious risk. Bosso explained that intelligence gathered by the security agencies indicated that the area had been mined with improvised explosive devices (IEDs) . Because of the suspected ...

Mrs. Ifunanya Whyte is celebrating her birthday today, September 30, 2026, with family, friends, colleagues, and well-wishers joining her to mark another remarkable milestone in her life. The birthday celebration has provided an opportunity for those close to Mrs. Whyte to celebrate her journey, appreciate her contributions to the lives of others, and express heartfelt wishes as she begins another chapter. Known for the relationships she has built over the years, Mrs. Whyte is being celebrated by loved ones who have taken to sending warm birthday messages, prayers, and words of appreciation in honour of the special occasion. For many, the celebration goes beyond simply marking another year. It is also a moment to reflect on the experiences, accomplishments, challenges, and memorable moments that have shaped Mrs. Whyte’s journey over the years. As family members, friends, associates, and well-wishers celebrate with her, messages of goodwill continue t...

By Desmond. A married woman has reportedly fled a guest house in Abuja with her alleged lover’s mobile phone after he collapsed and died inside a hotel room, while two members of staff allegedly disposed of his body under a bridge. The incident reportedly occurred at a guest house in the Gwarimpa area of Abuja. According to reports, the man was in the room with the woman when he suddenly became unconscious. After allegedly discovering that he was no longer breathing, the woman reportedly left the premises with his phone. Two hotel workers were subsequently alleged to have removed the deceased’s body from the premises and dumped it under the Katampe Bridge. The incident has reportedly attracted the attention of the police, who are investigating the circumstances surrounding the man’s death and the subsequent disposal of his body. Reports identified the woman as Mrs. Rukayat Muhammed, while two hotel workers, Ibrahim Omeiza and Kefat Bitrus, were also linked to the inve...