Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has formally endorsed his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, for the 2027 governorship, describing him as the “best man for the job.” A video clip sighted on Monday reveals that the endorsement was made during a meeting with…
The Kano State House of Assembly has confirmed Murtala Garo as the new deputy governor of the state following his successful screening. The confirmation came after the ad hoc committee’s report was presented and approved during Monday’s session, which was…
Airline operators have warned that Nigerian domestic airlines may cease operations on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Operators cited what they describe as intolerable and unsustainable aviation fuel prices—a move that has raised fresh concerns about widespread travel disruption nationwide. Industry…
Dr. George Agbakahi, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has blamed politically sponsored terrorism for Nigeria’s ongoing security crisis. Agbakahi said the federal government would handle the situation better if it identified and convicted those funding terrorist…
Factions of the PDP, ADC, Accord Party, and Labour Party have firmly dismissed the Ibadan opposition summit, and plans for all oppositions to field one candidate. The factions argued that the decision does not represent their official stance. They reaffirmed…
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Wing State Executive Council (SWEC), has suspended its ongoing strike by primary and secondary school teachers. The SWEC chairman, Abdullahi Shafa, stated at a press conference in Gwagwalada on Sunday…
Donald Trump has said that his administration’s military campaign against Iran will not be deterred by the shooting scare that disrupted the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Speaking at the White House shortly after the incident, Donald Trump stated that the…
The Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), has firmly stated it would actively participate in the 2027 general elections despite its ongoing factional leadership crisis. A chieftain of the party, Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa, disclosed this on Sunday during an interview on Arise Television.…
President Trump and First Lady Melania were successfully evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday following an attempted attack by a gunman. Officials disclosed that the gunman rushed to Secret Service checkpoint inside the Washington Hilton. Law authorities…
Opposition political parties have urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to extend the deadline for party primaries for the 2027 general election until the end of July 2026. They made the demand in a statement released at the end…
A chieftain of African Democratic Congress, ADC, Benchuks Nwosu has firmly stated that no right thinking Igbo person will support President Tinubu over Mr Peter Obi in the 2027 election. Nwosu, a former Deputy Speaker of the Anambra State House…
Opposition political party leaders have announced plans to unite and field a single presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The opposition leaders reached this resolution on Saturday during the national summit of opposition political party leaders held in Ibadan,…
Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo State, has urged Nigeria’s opposition parties to stick together, cautioning that the country’s democracy may suffer greatly if the opposition becomes weaker. Makinde said this on Saturday during a summit of opposition leaders in…
Ayodele Olawande, the State Minister for Youth Development, has stated that the City Boy Movement was created to close the gap between young Nigerians and the leadership. Olawande revealed this in Benin while attending the City Boy Movement leadership’s tour…
When people think about wealth, attention usually goes to the world’s largest economies—countries with massive industries, global corporations, and billions in total output. However, total wealth does not always tell the full story. In reality, some of the richest countries…