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Kano, Nigeria — Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated ₦110 million to support the families of 22 athletes from Kano State who tragically lost their lives in a road accident earlier this year. The donation, made under the Victim Support Fund initiative, was announced on Thursday by Sanusi Dawakin Tofa, spokesperson to Governor…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has assented to the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Bill, 2025 — a landmark legislation aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s financial sector and accelerating the nation’s march toward a $1 trillion economy. Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025 repeals and consolidates several outdated insurance laws into a single, modern legal…
NIGERIA – A factional leader of the Labour Party (LP), Abayomi Arabambi, has cast doubt on Peter Obi’s recent pledge to serve only one term if elected Nigeria’s president in 2027, warning Nigerians not to take the former Anambra State governor for his word. Speaking on ‘The Morning Brief’ breakfast show on Channels Television on…
Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Pantami, has called on President Bola Tinubu to reward 17-year-old Nafisa Abdullah Aminu, who recently won a global English competition in the UK, the same way the government rewarded the Super Falcons and D’Tigress for their victories. Pantami made the appeal on his verified X…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt birthday wishes to former Vice President Mohammed Namadi Sambo on his 71st birthday, commending his integrity, statesmanship, and service to the nation. In a statement released on Saturday, August 2, by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu hailed Sambo…
EDO STATE, NIGERIA – Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the list of four commissioner nominees to be appointed into the State Executive Council. The identity of the nominees were unveiled in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor. The nominees are Nosa Adams, Yakubu Oshiorenua Musa, Felix…
Abuja, Nigeria — Tensions have intensified within the Labour Party (LP) following a divisive petition alleging that several top party leaders, including 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, are involved in a plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The fresh controversy erupted on Tuesday when Abayomi Arabambi, the factional National Publicity Secretary, submitted a petition…
NIGERIA – The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has warned against multiple and underage registration in Kebbi ahead of the August 18 commencement date for Continuous Voters Registration, CVR. The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in Kebbi, Abubakar Sarkin-Pawa-Dambo, gave the warning while briefing newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday. He warned that “The INEC…
NIGERIA – Former Governor of Borno State, Ali Modu Sheriff, has maintained that the newly formed coalition party, African Democratic Congress (ADC), will not stand the test of time. The ADC was recently launched by opposition politicians, including former governors, former ministers and former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, who are determined to wrest power…
EBONYI STATE – Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, on Monday announced the suspension from office for one month without salaries 25 commissioners, 14 Senior Special Assistants, 24 Special Assistants and 22 Permanent Secretaries for failure to attend an important government function. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday by his Chief press…
NIGERIA – A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Umar Sani, has claimed Northern Nigeria would prefer former President Goodluck Jonathan to emerge as the party’s presidential candidate rather than Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party. Sani stated this on Saturday while speaking on a news platform. He was reacting…
ISRAEL / FRANCE – Israel has criticized France’s recent decision to officially recognize the State of Palestine, calling it a dangerous misstep that threatens regional security and encourages terrorism. In a strongly worded statement posted on his official X handle, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned French President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement, which signals a major…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Senate has officially adjourned plenary to commence its annual recess, with lawmakers set to reconvene on September 23, 2025. The motion to proceed on recess was moved by Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, during Thursday’s session in Abuja and adopted by the Red Chamber. In his closing remarks, Senate President…
ABIA STATE, NIGERIA – The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed for first reading a bill seeking to prohibit public and civil servants, including their immediate families, from patronising private schools and healthcare facilities in Nigeria. The bill was sponsored by Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah, lawmaker representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, Abia State. Speaking at a…
NIGERIA – The Senate on Tuesday passed a bill to establish the Federal Oil and Gas Hospital in Benikrukru, Delta State. This followed the presentation of the report by the Senate Committee on Health, chaired by Senator Banigo Ipalibo Harry (PDP, Rivers). Harry noted that the bill was sponsored by Senator Joel Thomas (APC, Delta)….
London, United Kingdom — The London Clinic, a top-tier private hospital in the UK, has come under renewed public scrutiny following the death of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari. The late President passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the Harley Street-based medical institution, widely regarded as one of Europe’s most exclusive and well-equipped…
NIGERIA – Yunusa Tanko, the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, has said Nigerians await the liberation of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in 2027. Tanko described Obi as a symbol of hope, integrity and transformational leadership. He made the remark while celebrating Obi, who will clock 64 on Saturday. In a statement…
Abuja, Nigeria — Renowned journalist and Ovation Magazine publisher, Dele Momodu, has formally announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the party’s capture by “anti-democratic forces.” In a letter dated July 17, 2025, addressed to the PDP Chairman of Ward 4, Ihievbe, Owan East LGA, Edo State, Momodu declared his immediate departure…
Ibadan, Nigeria — The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to quality basic education through the massive construction and renovation of classroom blocks across all 33 Local Government Areas of the state. The announcement was made by Dr. Nureni Adeniran, Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), during the Omituntun…
NIGERIA – The General Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, CGCC, Pastor Tunde Bakare has clarified that there was no written agreement for ex-President Muhammadu Buhari to hand over power to him. Buhari was in office from 2015 to 2023. He took power as military head of state from 1983 to 1985. Speaking on…
NIGERIA – Buba Galadima, a former ally to the late Muhammadu Buhari says he has forgiven the ex-President for everything he did to him. Buba Galadima was one of the signatories to the merger that birthed the All Progressives Congress, APC, and worked tirelessly for the election of Buhari in 2015. But at some point,…
Abuja, Nigeria —Former Political Allies Turn Critics as Tinubu Faces Mounting Opposition Ahead of 2027 Elections As Nigeria gears up for the 2027 general elections, political dynamics are shifting sharply, with President Bola Tinubu now facing stiff opposition from former allies, trusted associates, and longtime protégés who once championed his rise to power. In a…
Osun State – Famous Nigerian musician, Davido, appeared to have confirmed his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke’s imminent defection to the All Progressive Congress, APC. There are rumors that Adeleke is planning to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the APC ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial election in the state. News reports that the rumors…
NIGERIA – Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s former military Head of State turned civilian President, stands as one of the most influential and polarizing figures in the country’s political history. Known for his austere personal lifestyle, anti-corruption crusade, and strongman image, Buhari’s leadership spans pivotal moments in Nigeria’s post-independence development. His legacy is marked by both unwavering…
NIGERIA – The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has thrown its weight behind Vice President Kashim Shettima’s remark that the President does not have the power to remove an elected Governor. News reports that the VP had on Thursday while recounting how former President Goodluck Jonathan tried to remove him as governor of Borno State, said the…
Nigeria – In a strong show of support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chief Obidike Chukwuebuka, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has dismissed the viability of any political coalition formed to oppose the president’s administration, including the recently announced ADC-led coalition. Speaking to journalists, Chief Obidike stated that President Tinubu’s unwavering dedication…
Anambra State – Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, on Friday officially presented Dr. George Moghalu as the party’s flagbearer for the November 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship election. Speaking in Onitsha during the party’s campaign flag-off, Obi also used the occasion to reaffirm his intention to run for…
OYO STATE – Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, has declared that the opposition coalition under the platform of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, is not a threat to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. He made the declaration on Friday at the South-West PDP Caucus meeting held at the party’s South-West zonal secretariat in Ibadan, Oyo state….
Nigeria – Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has reacted to the controversy surrounding Vice President Kashim Shettima’s recent remarks at a book launch. Sani said that Shettima spoke in tongues and therefore should have known better that he couldn’t control its interpretation or misinterpretation. In a post on X, Sani wrote: “When you speak in tongues,…
Abuja, Nigeria — Senate President Godswill Akpabio has emphasized that members of the Nigerian Senate are not in office to enrich themselves but to make meaningful sacrifices that will benefit future generations. Akpabio made the statement on Tuesday while addressing his colleagues during deliberations on the general principles of a proposed amendment to the Electricity…
ABUJA: One of the leaders of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Mallam Salihu Moh. Lukman, has declared that the party’s standard bearer in the 2027 presidential election will emerge through a transparent primary election, saying the party has no special preference. This was as he disclosed that anyone who emerges as candidate of the party…
