In a rare gesture from Nigeria’s political opposition, Segun Showunmi, a senior figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its progress on road infrastructure, while urging Nigerians to avoid spreading divisive misinformation. Showunmi made his remarks during an inspection tour of the Suleja-Minna road on Saturday alongside Minister…
The Nigerian government has refuted media reports alleging that Senator George Akume has been replaced as Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). In an official statement issued on Sunday, Presidential Spokesperson Mr Bayo Onanuga labelled the reports as “untrue” and the product of “agents of mischief”. “President Tinubu, who is presently on an…
Alhaji Yabagi Sani, National Chairman of Nigeria’s Action Democratic Party (ADP), has urged political leaders to unite in defence of democracy, warning that the consequences of democratic failure would fall hardest on those in power. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday, Sani, who previously led the Inter-Party Advisory Council…
Nigeria’s former presidential candidate Peter Obi has honoured the late Alhaji Aminu Dantata, describing him as a man whose legacy enriched both the nation’s economy and its people. In a heartfelt message of condolence delivered to the Dantata family on Sunday in Abuja, Obi reflected on the remarkable life of the 94-year-old statesman and entrepreneur….
The National Working Committee (NEC) of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is divided over the decision to reinstate Sen. Samuel Anyanwu as the party National Secretary and the cancellation of the party’s 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. The party’s acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, had earlier at a news conference in Abuja, announced the reinstatement…
Umar Isa, former Chief Finance Officer (CFO), Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has denied the claim of his Monday arrest by the EFCC over alleged fraud. The former NNPCL CFO in a statement on Wednesday described his purported arrest over alleged 7.2 billion dollars fraud by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as…
In a decisive move aimed at addressing a wave of violence, the Niger State Government has announced the immediate closure of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBUL), following what it described as “serious security breaches” that have led to the loss of life. The closure, confirmed in a statement by Alhaji Abubakar Usman, Secretary to the…
Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised eyebrows after disclosing that some groups seeking registration as political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections submitted multiple applications using identical details. The development came to light after INEC published the names of 110 associations that have applied for registration on its website and official social…
Kano State has officially designated Thursday, 26 June 2025, as a public holiday to commemorate the beginning of the Islamic calendar year 1447 AH. The declaration was contained in a statement issued by Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf extended his warm greetings to Muslims throughout the…
In a bold fiscal move, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu will sign into law four transformative bills on Thursday that aim to modernise the country’s tax system and boost its revenue-generation capabilities. The new laws – The Nigeria Tax Bill, Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill…
