Ibadan, Nigeria — The Oyo State Government has rejected claims by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration secured a ₦300 billion fresh loan, describing the allegation as “mischievous” and “reckless.” The rebuttal came on Friday through a statement signed by Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Special Adviser (Media) to Governor Makinde, following concerns…
Abuja, Nigeria — Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised concerns over Tuesday’s passenger train derailment on the Abuja–Kaduna route, urging the Federal Government to embark on urgent reforms to address safety lapses in the nation’s transport system. In a statement posted on his official X handle on Thursday, Atiku described the incident — which…
Oyo State, Nigeria — The Director General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Dr. Abisoye Fagade, has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) must work harder and refine its strategies ahead of the 2027 general elections following its defeat in the Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election. Fagade made the remarks on Monday…
Tokyo, Japan — President Bola Tinubu arrived in Tokyo in the early hours of Monday for a series of high-level engagements ahead of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), scheduled to hold in Yokohama from August 20 to 22. According to the State House, Tinubu’s aircraft landed at Haneda Airport around 1…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian presidency is once again in the spotlight following observations about President Bola Tinubu’s frequent foreign travels since assuming office two years ago. Comparisons have been drawn between Tinubu and the legendary Nigerian traveller Moshood Adisa Olabisi Ajala, popularly known as Ajala the Traveller, who was famed for his adventurous journeys…
Abuja, Nigeria — Voters in 16 constituencies across 12 states are set to head to the polls on Saturday in by-elections widely seen as a litmus test for Nigeria’s major political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), a total of 3,553,659 registered voters are expected to…
Abuja, Nigeria — Human rights lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi has dismissed speculation about former President Goodluck Jonathan making a political comeback ahead of the 2027 elections, insisting that Nigeria’s problems cannot be solved by a change in leadership alone. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday, Farotimi argued that without tackling the country’s…
Abuja, Nigeria — Former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido has named ex-President Goodluck Jonathan as the Peoples Democratic Party’s strongest candidate for the 2027 presidential election, urging party leaders to actively court his return. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, Lamido said, “Jonathan is PDP’s best bet. Anybody put forth by the PDP,…
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 — The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has strongly condemned the reported detention of Omoyele Sowore, journalist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), urging the Nigerian Police to release him without delay. In a statement issued Thursday, the rights group described Sowore’s continued detention and prosecution as a clear…
Lagos, Nigeria — Acclaimed Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has described Labour Party’s Peter Obi as a leader guided by humility, integrity, and national interest—rather than personal ambition or a desperate pursuit of power. Speaking on Channels Television’s Amazing Africans programme aired Monday, Adichie praised Obi’s consistency and selflessness, noting that despite the outcome of…
Abuja, Nigeria — Professor Jerry Gana, a founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has stated that former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, would overwhelmingly defeat any presidential contender in Nigeria’s northern region if he were to return to the PDP. Speaking during an appearance on Arise News Prime Time on Wednesday, the elder…
Abuja, Nigeria — Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has debunked claims by UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, that she cannot confer Nigerian citizenship on her children due to her gender. Falana issued the rebuttal in a statement released Monday, describing Badenoch’s position as a “display of utter ignorance” aimed at currying political…
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…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has downplayed the resignation of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, describing his departure as inconsequential to the party’s future and internal cohesion. In a statement granted exclusively to The PUNCH on Thursday, the PDP’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Ibrahim Abdullahi, characterized Atiku’s exit as “good riddance,”…
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…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has officially declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, a public holiday in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away at the age of 82. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, following the approval of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This declaration…
Lagos, Ikosi-Isheri — The ongoing local government elections in Lagos faced early logistical setbacks on Saturday, as electoral officers and security personnel were left stranded at the Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area (LCDA) secretariat. As of 9:45 a.m., dozens of officials, some of whom reportedly arrived on Friday night, remained idle and visibly distressed due…
Auchi, Nigeria — Auchi Polytechnic management has dismissed claims that a student was killed during the recent Student Union Government (SUG) election, stating clearly that no fatalities occurred throughout the process. The clarification came during a press briefing held Thursday in Auchi, where Dr. Angela Egele, Director of the Public Relations Division, addressed circulating claims…
Abuja, Nigeria— Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the ADC has affirmed that it remains untroubled by the presidential aspirations of any of its key figures. This clarification was made by Mr. Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesperson of the coalition-backed party, during an interview on Channels Television’s Lunchtime Politics programme on Wednesday. Responding to speculations of internal…
Lagos, Nigeria —Former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has called on members and supporters of the newly formed African Democratic Congress (ADC) to uphold civility in political discourse and engage critics with facts rather than insults. The appeal came during Aregbesola’s arrival in Lagos from Abuja on Friday, following the public unveiling of the ADC—a…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Senate has expressed concern over increasing expectations from constituents who now view lawmakers as providers of personal and domestic support, a trend reflective of the growing social pressures on elected officials. The observation was made by Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, during a…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred national honours on dozens of prominent Nigerians, including pro-democracy heroes, civil rights activists, and literary figures, as part of the 2025 Democracy Day celebrations. Speaking during his State of the Nation address to a joint session of the National Assembly on Thursday, Tinubu announced that the…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised former President Muhammadu Buhari for officially designating June 12 as Nigeria’s Democracy Day, describing the move as a courageous correction of historical injustice and a tribute to the Nigerian people’s democratic aspirations. Addressing a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, as…
Abuja, Nigeria — Former Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, has asserted that he and ex-Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, would have openly confronted President Bola Tinubu over Nigeria’s current political and socio-economic realities—if they were still serving as governors. Amaechim made this known in Abuja during the public presentation of Lamido’s autobiography, “Being…
Iragbiji, Osun State — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has confirmed the resignation of former Senator Felix Kola Ogunwale, who represented Osun Central in the National Assembly from 2003 to 2007. This disclosure was made during a special ward congress convened on Monday in Iragbiji, by the leadership of PDP Ward 01,…
Abuja, Nigeria — Dr. Josef Onoh, former South East spokesman for President Bola Tinubu’s campaign, has publicly criticized Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo for making what he describes as historically inaccurate statements aimed at discrediting Labour Party’s Peter Obi during President Tinubu’s recent visit to Anambra State. Governor Soludo had claimed that the last presidential…
Washington, D.C. — A federal judge has temporarily blocked the implementation of mass layoffs across federal agencies as directed by President Donald Trump, citing concerns over constitutional oversight. The decision was handed down by Judge Susan Illston of the U.S. District Court in California, who issued a two-week restraining order on Friday, following legal challenges…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu convened a meeting with Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday, marking their first official engagement since the governor’s recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Oborevwori arrived at the State House around 3:45…
