Tensions are mounting within the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its powerful Governance Advisory Council (GAC) over the rumoured 2027 governorship ambition of Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. At just 39 years old, Seyi is being championed by several youth and diaspora groups, including the Coalition of…
As Nigeria marked Workers’ Day on May 1st, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to prioritising the welfare of Nigerian workers, describing them as the “engine of the economy” and essential partners in national development. In a message shared via his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, @officialABAT, President Tinubu hailed workers across…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a strong disclaimer against a fraudulent website soliciting payments from candidates who missed the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a statement released on Thursday in Abuja, JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, alerted the public to a scam operation running under the name…
In a strategic shift away from traditional military aid, Ukraine and the United States have signed a minerals accord designed to unlock long-term investment and economic collaboration. This marks a significant pivot in U.S. engagement with Kyiv under President Donald Trump. The deal, announced Wednesday after a two-month delay, secures U.S. access to Ukraine’s untapped…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release prominent Nigerian businesswoman and socialite, Aisha Achimugu, within 24 hours. Justice Inyang Ekwo, delivering a ruling on Wednesday, also instructed that all parties involved — especially the EFCC — must return to court on May 2, 2025, to…
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) has announced a revision in its SMS transaction alert fee, increasing the charge from ₦4 to ₦6 per message. The new rate will take effect from Thursday, May 1, 2025. In an official message sent to customers on Wednesday, the bank stated: “Dear valued customer, please be informed that effective Thursday,…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has stated that Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, does not need any alliance with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), nor support from Atiku Abubakar or Nasir El-Rufai, to emerge victorious in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking in an exclusive interview, the Deputy President of the NLC Political Commission, Prof….
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has ignited speculation about a possible defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), following strong statements questioning the party’s future and stability ahead of the 2027 elections. During a constituency engagement meeting on Tuesday in Ikot Akpankuk, Ukanafun Local Government Area, Governor Eno used a telling metaphor to describe…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared a foreign national, Elie Bitar, wanted in connection with a major cryptocurrency fraud scheme linked to the controversial online trading platform, Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX). In a public bulletin released Wednesday via EFCC’s official social media channels, the agency alleged that 41-year-old Bitar orchestrated a fraudulent…
In a dramatic turn of events, suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has reportedly met with Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, seeking reconciliation amid the deepening political crisis in Rivers State. Naija Blog Daily exclusively gathered that the meeting was held at Wike’s Abuja residence, with Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, Governor…
