Garba Datti Muhammad, the National Vice Chairman (North West) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has called on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai to abandon their alleged ambitions for the 2027 presidential election. Datti, a long-serving lawmaker from Kaduna State, made this known in an open letter addressed…
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has raised serious concerns over the resurgence of Boko Haram attacks and rising insecurity in the state, warning that the situation signals a dangerous setback in the fight against terrorism in the North-East region. Speaking during a Special Expanded Security Meeting held in Maiduguri on Tuesday, the governor stated…
Abuja, Nigeria – Suspended Senator for Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has filed a N5 billion defamation lawsuit against fellow lawmaker Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi for making damaging claims about her personal life during a live interview. Filed through her legal team led by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), M.J. Numa, Akpoti-Uduaghan alleges that Nwaebonyi made false…
The leadership crisis rocking the Labour Party (LP) has escalated as Julius Abure, the embattled National Chairman, raised concerns over a possible forceful takeover of the party’s national headquarters in Abuja by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Nenadi Usman-led caretaker committee. Following the Supreme Court judgment on Labour Party leadership, which many interpreted…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Presidency have denied widespread social media reports alleging the sack of INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, by President Bola Tinubu. A viral message circulated on WhatsApp had falsely claimed that President Tinubu had removed Mahmood Yakubu and replaced him with Prof. Bashiru Olamilekan. The message, which lacked…
In a bold and rare international spotlight, The New York Times has featured Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, capturing the attention of global readers with the headline: “Female Senator Faces Down a ‘Classic Abuse of Power’ in Nigeria.” Senator Natasha, known for her fierce advocacy and resilience, has reportedly been banned from granting any further interviews…
Governor Chukwuma Soludo has emerged as the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) governorship candidate for the upcoming Anambra 2025 election, securing the party’s ticket unopposed. The APGA governorship primary was held on Saturday at Dr Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, under tight security and the supervision of INEC officials. Chief Uchenna Nwegbo, Chairman of the APGA…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Ayo Sotinrin as the new Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), effective immediately. The announcement was made through a statement released by presidential media aide, Bayo Onanuga, who described Sotinrin as a seasoned executive with a robust background in both the public and…
The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has ordered the strategic deployment of security operatives across the state ahead of the crucial political party primaries set for Saturday, April 5, 2025. Speaking on Friday during a security strategy session, CP Orutugu highlighted the importance of professionalism and neutrality as political parties prepare…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has left Abuja for Dakar, Senegal, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the country’s 65th Independence Day celebrations. Significance of the Visit Senegal gained independence from French colonial rule on April 4, 1960. The event features national parades, cultural displays, and ceremonies showcasing the nation’s achievements. Shettima’s visit highlights the…
