24 Akwa Ibom lawmakers dump PDP for APC, give reason
Twenty-four lawmakers of the Peoples Democratic Party in Akwa Ibom State have dumped their party for the now ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers defected from the PDP to the APC barely three days after…
Exclusion from cabinet fuelling El-Rufai’s attacks on Tinubu – Group declares
The Citizens Collective for Good Governance (CCGG) has accused former Kaduna governor, Nasir El-Rufai, of launching attacks against President Bola Tinubu out of bitterness over his exclusion from the federal cabinet.…
“Nigeria is lawless” – Peter Obi fumes as brother’s Lagos property is demolished
Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has decried the state of lawlessness in Nigeria after his younger brother’s property was allegedly demolished in Ikeja, Lagos…
Tax: ‘Big Men’ Remain FCT’s Biggest Problem – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says big men (rich people) residing in Abuja remain FCT’s biggest problem in terms of voluntary tax compliance. Wike stated this during the inauguration…
Reps Move To Extend 2024 Budget To Dec 31
The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed for second reading, a bill seeking to extend the implementation of the capital component of the 2024 approved budget from June 30, to December 31, 2025. The bill which…
I’ve attended coalition meetings… I may leave APC if Tinubu can’t fix things – Ndume
Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno south, says he may exit the All Progressives Congress (APC) if President Bola Tinubu fails to fix things in the country. Speaking on “Prime Time”, an Arise Television programme,…
Over 100 killed as Bello Turji, Zamfara guards clash
More than 100 people were reportedly killed on Monday during a violent clash between foot soldiers loyal to notorious bandit Bello Turji and members of the Zamfara Civilian Protection Guard near Cida village in Shinkafi…
Alleged breach: FG arraigns Multichoice chair, MD, others October 7
The Federal Government has fixed October 7, 2025, for the arraignment of the Chairman of MultiChoice Nigeria, Adewunmi Ogunsanya, and the company’s Managing Director/CEO, John Ugbe, over alleged violations of the…
Lagos LG poll: Don’t take anything for granted, Sanwo-Olu tells APC candidates
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday urged APC chairmanship and councillorship candidates in the July 12 Local Government Elections not to take the election for granted. Sanwo-Olu, who presented…
SDP crisis: I remain national chairman — Gabam
The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party, Alhaji Shehu Gabam, has denied reports of his suspension from office, insisting he remains firmly in charge and accusing unnamed political forces of…
Diddy trial nears verdict as both sides rest case, declines to testify
Both legal teams in the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs rested their case on Tuesday, ushering in the final phases of the high-profile proceedings gripping a Manhattan federal courthouse. US prosecutors finished…
Killings: North is bleeding – NEF tells FG
The Northern Elders Forum on Tuesday said the country is bleeding from the North, calling on the government to act now before it is too late. It also condemned in the strongest terms what it described as “the brutal…
2027 VP Slot Battle: Tinubu’s Successor Tussle Heats Up
Despite the Presidency stating that President Bola Tinubu will choose his running mate for the 2027 presidential poll after the All Progressives Congress convention, the battle for the coveted Vice President…
Inside central bank’s high-stakes battle for stability
After years of unorthodox interventions and monetary policy experimentation, Nigeria is undergoing a seismic economic transformation, with its central bank at the helm of a bold, often painful recalibration. Since the…
BIPORAL Accused of Restricting Nigerian Workers’ Movement Over LASRRA Card Requirement
The Banana Island Property Owners & Residents Association (BIPORAL) is under fire following reports that it is restricting the movement of Nigerian workers by…
“Who is Alex?” – Atiku’s Camp Questions Tinubu as Fresh Details Emerge Following President’s Claim
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent remarks identifying a Belarusian businessman as his former classmate at Chicago State University have sparked renewed controversy…
2027: APC group mounts pressure on Tinubu to select Dogara as running mate
The North-East Coalition of All Progressives Congress (APC) Support Groups has recommended Yakubu Dogara, a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, as the running mate to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027…
Abducted passengers: Police deploys drones in Benue
The Nigeria Police in Benue has deployed drones across the state to intensify the search for 11 passengers and a driver who were kidnapped in Okpokwu Local Government Area of the state. The Benue State Police Command said…
2027 Will Not Be Business As Usual – Atiku Declares
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that the 2027 general elections will not follow the familiar script of past contests.According to Atiku, the…
JUST IN: Two House of Reps members dump PDP, Labour Party for APC
On Tuesday, June 24, two lawmakers of the House of Representatives announced their resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party. The lawmakers left the opposition parties to join the ruling All…
“Coalition leaders responsible for Nigeria’s past failures” – Pro-Tinubu group
The Disciples of Jagaban (DOJ), a support group for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has criticized the emerging opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 elections, accusing its leaders of being responsible for Nigeria’s past…
NNPCL comes under fire for chartering 5 private jets to Rwanda for retreat
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is facing mounting criticism after revelations emerged that its recent executive retreat in Kigali, Rwanda involved chartering five private jets flown in for the…
Israel, Iran ignore Trump’s ceasefire deal as bombing continues
The ceasefire deal brokered by United States President Donald Trump has been pushed aside as fighting resumed Tuesday in the Middle…
Why Tinubu’s St. Lucia trip should go beyond the beach
President Bola Tinubu’s upcoming four-day visit to St. Lucia, an island in the Caribbean known for its lush rainforests and…