FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has revealed the real reason why former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Senate President David Mark, and other political heavyweights left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking during a media chat on Thursday, Wike accused the defectors of attempting to hijack the PDP’s leadership, a move…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host five African leaders in Washington, D.C. next week to explore commercial opportunities and trade partnerships, but notably, Nigeria did not make the list of invitees. According to a White House official, the high-level summit will take place on July 9, with presidents from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia,…
In a major political development ahead of the 2027 general elections, top Nigerian opposition leaders have converged at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja for the unveiling of a new political coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Leading the charge are former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, both…
In a significant relief for Nigerians, fuel marketers across the country have reduced the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, following a cut in ex-depot prices by the Dangote Refinery. The President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Abubakar Maigandi, confirmed the development in an exclusive interview…
ABUJA — July 2, 2025 — The Supreme Court of Nigeria has reserved its judgment in the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo (SAN), challenging the outcome of the 2024 Edo State Governorship Election, which declared Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner….
The Federal Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has revealed that over 30,000 cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) were officially reported to the Ministry between 2020 and 2024. Speaking at a knowledge-enhancing session on GBV prevention and access to justice held in Abuja, the Minister — represented by Mrs. Adesuwa Ogundaye, Director of Legal Services…
There is growing tension in Benue State following the abduction of popular youth leader, Ambassador Raymond Nago Asema, by unidentified men dressed in uniform in Makurdi on Monday afternoon. According to a statement by Emmanuel Slimchild Shishim, Chief of Staff to Hon. Asema, the youth advocate was forcefully taken from his residence shortly after arriving…
In a major diplomatic breakthrough, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced that Nigeria will grant visa waivers to holders of diplomatic and official passports from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), signaling a renewed era of Africa-Caribbean collaboration. The OECS member states include Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint…
Renowned Nigerian industrialist and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, has been buried in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, fulfilling his lifelong wish to be laid to rest in one of Islam’s holiest cities. He died on Saturday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the age of 91. The funeral, originally scheduled for Monday, was delayed due…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, pledging to serve only one four-year term if elected. Obi made the declaration during a live interactive session on X Spaces (formerly Twitter Spaces) on Sunday night, where he answered questions from supporters within Nigeria and the…
