Chief Bisi Akande, former Governor of Osun and pioneer National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has described the late former President Muhammadu Buhari as a patriotic leader whose legacy will live on. Akande made the remark on Wednesday in Kaduna during a condolence visit to the family of the late president. He led…
Nigeria’s Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has suspended the Action Democratic Party (ADP) over its refusal to sign the council’s binding constitution, escalating tensions within the nation’s coalition of political parties. The suspension was confirmed in a letter issued by IPAC National Secretary, Barrister Maxwell Mgbudem, following an emergency session of the council’s General Assembly held…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi says it will not sanction aspirants who still obtain nomination forms for various political offices in defiance to its adopted consensus arrangement. The state Chairman of the party, Chief Stanley Okoro-Emegha, made the disclosure on Sunday while speaking with newsmen, noting that “every house has stubborn children”. Okoro-Emegha…
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday extended condolences to his Namibian counterpart, Nangolo Mbumba, over the passing of Namibia’s founding President Sam Nujoma. On behalf of the Chinese government and people, Xi expressed deep condolences over the passing of Nujoma and extended sincere sympathy to the family of Nujoma, the Namibian government, and the people….
The Defence Headquarters wishes to react to some social media video clips been circulated arising from the presence of some United Nations Peacekeeping fighting vehicles and equipment sighted recently in Benin, Edo state. This has resulted to insinuations which are inimical to public peace and may even cause panic. The Defence Headquarters hereby state…
The Chief Imam of 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Lt.-Col. Husein Eleje, has called on Nigerians to support and respect constituted authorities to ensure sustainable national progress. Eleje made this appeal on Sunday at the Abakpa Military Cantonment Eid Prayer Ground in Enugu, where Muslim faithful gathered to observe Eid prayers, marking the end…
Gov. Seyi Makinde of OyoState, says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains the only platform that all aspirants for various political seats would contest during the 2027 general election. Makinde, during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held in Ibadan on Monday night, maintained that his political structure still remained in the PDP, saying there was no…
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, says the Federal Government is working to reposition the Nigeria Police Force through enhanced education and training reforms under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Dr Alausa made the remarks on Monday in Abuja during a meeting with the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Tunji Disu, and senior police officers. He…
The European Union, EU-funded consortia led by Plan International Nigeria will enroll 324,000 children in Kano, Jigawa and Sokoto states through the implementation of ‘Accelerated Basic Education Programme (ABEP)’. The EU Consortium Lead and Education Advisor of Plan International Nigeria, Tobi Ransomed, disclosed this during the project startup workshop in Kano on Wednesday. Ransomed said…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has assured media practitioners that press freedom will remain firmly protected under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Addressing the 2025 Conference and Annual General Meeting of the International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria in Abuja on Tuesday, Shettima said journalists play a central role in defending Nigeria’s democracy. The event, themed “Addressing Media Repression…
