Employees of the Federal Ministry of Education and union leaders staged a protest in Abuja on Monday to oppose the proposed concession of Federal Unity Colleges. Gathered at the ministry’s headquarters, the demonstrators displayed placards, chanted solidarity songs, and demanded…
Desmond Elliot, a lawmaker representing Surulere Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, has apologised to President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, over his actions during the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election in May. A…
Former Labour Party (LP) presidential running mate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has revealed why he parted ways with Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi. He insisted that his decision was informed by Obi’s lack of a clear plan for Nigeria.…
Public anger surrounding the persistent killing of Nigerians in South Africa reached new heights following the tragic deaths of two more citizens in Johannesburg. Bishop Michael Fakunle and James Nwankwo lost their lives in separate incidents within twenty-four hours. These…
The Federal High Court in Abuja will on Monday, September 14, resume hearing in the ADC leadership crisis involving Senator David Mark, Rauf Aregbesola and others over the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Justice Peter Odo Lifu will…
Preparation for the Benue State governor re-election 2027 race is gaining momentum as Governor Hyacinth Alia expressed strong confidence in his administrative performance. Speaking through his Chief Press Secretary, Kula Tersoo, the governor noted that ongoing development projects will speak…
Reno Omokri, Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Mexico, has said an average Nigerian can survive on N3,000 per day. He argued that poverty assessments should consider the economic conditions of each country. Omokri made the remarks while discussing the rising cost of…
Bolaji Abdullahi, National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has said the party will defeat the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general election, regardless of whether the polls are free and fair. Abdullahi made the claim…
President Bola Tinubu has begun the second part of his three-week annual leave in Paris, France. The President arrived in the French capital on Sunday after spending the first part of his vacation in London. The Presidency confirmed that Tinubu’s…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially released the full list of presidential candidates and their running mates for the January 2027 general election. Rose Oriaran-Anthony, the Commission’s Secretary, signed the list, which the electoral body released in Abuja…
Alhaji (Dr.) Bamanga Tukur, the Tafida of Adamawa, has passed away on Saturday at the age of 90, marking the loss of one of Nigeria’s foundational democratic figures. His media assistant, Chief Victor Okpala, announced his passing in an official…
Atiku Abubakar, the ADC presidential candidate, has defended his proposal to reintroduce fuel subsidy, insisting that his plan is fundamentally different from the old subsidy regime that encouraged dependence on imported petrol. In a statement posted on his official X…
Amid Xenophobic attacks, the National Assembly has directed politicians and government officials to stay away from legislative events hosted or organised by South Africa until further notice. It has also suspended official visits to the country. The leadership of the…
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-presidential candidate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has called on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race. The former Kano State governor made the call on Monday while speaking at his Abuja residence…
The Nigerian Air Force has received military hardware from the United States. The United States Africa Command, or AFRICOM, made this announcement on its official website on Thursday. The delivery is a component of initiatives to bolster both nations’ security…
