The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has congratulated the Super Eagles on what he described as a well-deserved victory at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Mark said the achievement remained a proud moment for Nigeria and Nigerians, noting that the team’s success had once again showcased the…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a long-wanted drug kingpin, bringing to an end a 12-year manhunt linked to the killing of three NDLEA officers. The arrest was confirmed in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi. Babafemi said…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded major successes in its nationwide operations with the arrest of an ex-convict, an online drug dealer and several other suspects across nine states. According to a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by the NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, the operations were…
Senator Gbenga Daniel of Ogun East has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s future, praising President Bola Tinubu’s security policies and declaring that the worst of the country’s challenges is over. Daniel made the remarks on Sunday in Sagamu while speaking with journalists at his 21st annual thanksgiving service held at Abraham’s Tabernacle Church. He said the…
The Adamawa Progressive Elders’ Council (APEC) has declared its support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027, pledging continued loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The endorsement was contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Yola by Ahmad Sajoh, Chairman of the council’s Media and Publicity Committee. Sajoh said the resolution…
A leadership dispute has erupted within the Bauchi State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), with the state chairman, Mr Hassan Haruna, accusing unnamed individuals of orchestrating a crisis within the party. Haruna made the claim on Sunday in Bauchi while addressing journalists, firmly rejecting reports that he had been suspended from his position….
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has praised the Super Eagles for their third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament held in Morocco. In a statement released on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio applauded the national team for securing the bronze medal…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has pledged continued Federal Government support for Nigerian farmers, stressing that the nation’s growth and stability depend on a thriving agricultural sector. The Vice President made the pledge at the conclusion of the three-day General Assembly of Farmers (GAF) meeting organised by the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Abuja….
Concerns are growing among Nigerian bank customers following the introduction of a 7.5 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) on certain electronic banking services, with many warning that the increasing cost of banking could discourage usage. Customers who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja called on the Central Bank of Nigeria…
By Dr Sunday Isuwa Many politicians focus solely on the next election, but true leaders dedicated to service prioritise the future of the next generation. Kaduna South Senatorial District, Kaduna State, Northern Nigeria, and indeed the entire African continent, have found one such remarkable leader in Sunday Marshall Katung. Since 1999, Kaduna South has had…
