Former Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), bringing an end to his long-standing membership of the opposition party. Tambuwal disclosed his decision in a statement shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, explaining that he...
By HARUNA AHMED, Sokoto
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday reiterated his firm commitment to sustaining democracy and the rule of law in Nigeria as a lasting legacy. He said the unity and stability of the country rest on the pillars of good governance and assured that his administration will uphold these principles...
Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede has cautioned Non-Profit Organisations, NPOs, across the country to guide against infiltration by terrorist networks that seek to exploit the sector for acts of terrorism against the state. He gave the warning in Abuja on Tuesday,...
Nigeria is set to accelerate the commercialisation of locally developed inventions as the Federal Government prepares to launch a nationwide initiative aimed at transforming innovative ideas into viable businesses. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Kingsley Udeh, disclosed that the ministry will soon roll out a programme tagged...
A Chief Magistrate Court Grade I sitting in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State, has sentenced three individuals arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) to 10 years imprisonment each for arms trafficking. The convicts — Sakina Garba, Ali Gono, and Ibrahim Abdulrashid — were found...
“Empowering women is not simply a moral obligation–it is an economic and social necessity.” These were the words of the Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, (NSITF) Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye during the 2026 celebration of International Women Day, (IWD) organized by the Trade...
Arsenal had to wait until the 89th minute to secure a 1‑1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie. Kai Havertz converted a late penalty to rescue a point for the Gunners. The game at the BayArena was tight and...
Nigeria’s women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress, beat the Colombia Women’s National Basketball Team 70–37 in a FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup qualifying game on Wednesday. The game was tight in the first half, but Nigeria started pulling away after halftime and kept the pressure on. Colombia stayed in the...
Kaduna State Government has dismissed as false and misleading reports circulating on social media claiming that Governor Uba Sani has endorsed certain aspirants for National Assembly positions ahead of future political contests. The government described the report as a fabrication intended to mislead the public and create unnecessary political...
The trial of Akindele Akintoye, Platforms Capital Investment Partners Limited and Duport Midstream Company Limited before Justice Ekerete Akpan of the Federal High Court, Abuja, continued on Tuesday 10, March 2026 with the court, slating April 14, 2026 for ruling on the admissibility of the formal request of Akintoye,...
Senate has confirmed the appointment of Taiwo Oyedele as a minister-designate under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, announced the confirmation after lawmakers cleared the nominee through a voice vote at the Committee of the Whole. Oyedele is expected to replace Mrs Doris...
The First Prosecution Witness, PW1, Umar Abba, in the trial of the former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 presented fresh evidence before Justice Maryann Anineh of the FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja. Mamman and seven others, namely, Mustapha Abubakar Bida, Joseph Omotayo Adewunmi, Ben...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The appointment according to a statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, is in accordance with Section 8(1) of the Central Bank...
Communique Issued at the end of the Expanded Emergency Meeting of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) @OfficialPDPNig Today, Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Presented by the Chairman of the BoT, Senator Adolphus Wabara Ph.d After a thorough consideration of all issues relating to the...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the postponement of its key leadership meetings earlier scheduled to take place this week, citing ongoing reconciliation efforts within the party. In a public notice issued on Wednesday, the party said the decision affects the meetings of the National Caucus, the Board of...
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, arraigned one Ufoma Joseph Immanuel for an alleged $1.5m fraud before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. Immanuel, alongside his company, Intermediate Investment Holdings Ltd., was arraigned on a two-count charge bordering...
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, on Wednesday, presented 82 academic textbooks authored by Nigerian scholars to strengthen teaching and learning in tertiary institutions. Alausa said during the public presentation that the books were developed under the Higher Education Book Development Intervention Project of the Tertiary Education Trust...
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has received another national recognition for his efforts in youth development and security in the state. The governor was listed among distinguished Nigerians selected for honours at the Champion Newspapers Annual Awards organised by Champion Newspapers Limited. Governor Ododo will receive the 2025...
Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has called an urgent high-level meeting with the nation’s top military leaders to address the recent surge in attacks on military installations, particularly across the North East region. The emergency session, held at the Ministry of Defence headquarters in Abuja, brought together...
Federal Government of Nigeria is closely monitoring escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, and remains committed to safeguarding Nigeria’s economic stability. The Economic Management Team (EMT), chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun,...