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…
In a bold step towards confronting the historical injustices of slavery, colonialism, and cultural exploitation, the Nigerian Senate Committee on Reparation and Repatriation has hosted a continental consultative forum with African diplomats at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. The high-level event, held on Monday, brought together envoys from across Africa to discuss pathways for reparative…
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…
As Nigeria inches closer to the 2027 general elections, the political landscape may soon witness a dramatic shake-up. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Senate President David Mark, and other top Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders held a closed-door strategic meeting in Abuja. The high-level gathering, hosted at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, signals a potential political…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially reinstated Senator Samuel Anyanwu as its National Secretary following its 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja on Monday. The announcement was made by the PDP’s Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, during a press briefing shortly after the high-level meeting. Damagum confirmed that Senator Anyanwu’s reinstatement…
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…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially scheduled its next National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting for Wednesday, July 24, 2025. This was disclosed by the party’s Deputy National Secretary, Barr. Festus Fuanter, following the National Working Committee (NWC) meeting held on Monday. Leadership Change Precedes NEC Meeting The upcoming NEC meeting comes just days after…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has clarified that it would not be an insult if the All Progressives Congress (APC) or President Bola Ahmed Tinubu offered Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso the vice-presidential slot ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Monday, Ladipo Johnson, NNPP spokesman and long-time…
Amid deepening internal tensions, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has confirmed that its 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting will be held on Monday, June 30, 2025, at the Wadata Plaza PDP National Secretariat, Abuja. Speaking to journalists on Sunday night, Deputy National Chairman (South), Taofeek Arapaja, reiterated that the meeting remains valid and binding…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has announced the renaming of two key sports institutions in memory of 22 athletes who tragically lost their lives in a motor accident while returning from the 2025 National Sports Festival in Ogun State. The announcement was made on Sunday, June 29, in a statement signed by the…
