Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu “to direct the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, and the Management of both the Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd (NIGCOMSAT) and the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) to account for and explain the whereabouts...
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Leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) intensified on Sunday after the Turaki-led faction condemned the unsealing and takeover of the party’s national secretariat, describing the action as “contemptuous” and politically motivated. In a strongly worded statement signed by National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the group accused...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for the immediate resignation of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Amupitan, following allegations linking him to a pro-President Bola Ahmed Tinubu social media post made in 2023. In a statement issued on Saturday by the party’s National Publicity...
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike on Saturday joined other top national leaders and dignitaries at the burial ceremony of the former Chairman, Senate Committee on Works, Senator Barinada Barry Mpigi, PhD, held in Koroma, Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State. The event was marked by solemnity and deep respect,...
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Nyesom Wike has announced the unsealing of the party’s national headquarters in Abuja, describing the development as a significant step toward restoring stability within the opposition party. In a statement issued by National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Jungudo Haruna Mohammed,...
Federal Government has released a list of 48 individuals and organisations allegedly linked to terrorism financing across Nigeria, in what authorities describe as part of ongoing efforts to curb terror funding networks. The names were made public on Saturday by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NIGSAC), a body responsible for...
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s leadership recruitment process, warning that the country’s democratic gains have weakened while the economic welfare of citizens continues to deteriorate. Obi made the remarks after attending the launch of a landmark report by...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised ongoing infrastructure development in Bayelsa State, describing key projects in the state as critical investments that will enhance connectivity, economic opportunity, and public confidence in Nigeria’s future. The President made the remarks in a post shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle...
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, on Saturday disclosed that he held what he described as a productive engagement with the British High Commissioner, Richard Montgomery in Abuja, as political conversations ahead of the 2027 general elections continue to gather momentum. Atiku revealed details of the meeting in a post...
The crew of Artemis II has safely returned to Earth following a historic journey around the Moon, marking a major milestone in humanity’s return to deep space exploration. Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen safely exited the Orion...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of its planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise, pushing it back until after the 2027 General Election. The decision was reached today, Friday, April 10, 2026, during a meeting between the Commission and all Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs). National Commissioner...
Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has raised serious concerns over emerging legal and political developments ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that judicial interference in the internal affairs of political parties could undermine Nigeria’s democracy and rule of law. In a strongly worded statement signed by its President, Mazi...
President Bola Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to Alhaji Aliko Dangote (GCON), Africa’s leading industrialist, accomplished businessman, and Chairman of Dangote Group, on his birthday on Friday, April 10. President Tinubu in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, acknowledged Dangote’s outstanding contributions to Nigeria and Africa’s economic growth and...
Nigeria Police Force has dismissed as false a viral video circulating on social media alleging an ongoing terrorist attack in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, assuring residents that no such incident occurred. In a press statement issued on Friday by the Force spokesman, DCP Anthony Placid, the Force...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised alarm over Nigeria’s worsening security situation following the reported directive by the United States Embassy in Nigeria to evacuate its staff, describing the development as a troubling signal for the country’s future and investment climate. Obi made the remarks in...
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sadness over the loss of the brave soldiers of the 29 Task Force Brigade, Operation HADIN KAI, who died in a coordinated terrorist attack on their camp in Benisheikh, Borno State. The President also expressed heartfelt condolences to the military and the families...
Nigerian Government has noted the recent U.S. advisory authorising the departure of non-emergency personnel from its embassy in Abuja, describing it as a precautionary measure based on internal protocols. It reassured Nigerians and international partners that public institutions remain fully operational, with no disruption to governance, economic activity, or...
United States Embassy (U.S.) Abuja has suspended all visa appointments, advising affected applicants to monitor their emails for information regarding rescheduled dates. In a notice shared via the embassy X handle @USinNigeria on Thursday, the embassy stated that visa applicants should expect further communication directly through official channels. The...
In a major crackdown on terrorism, the Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced four Boko Haram terrorists to life imprisonment, while convicting 14 others with varying jail terms for terrorism-related offences. Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, delivered the judgment after the defendants pleaded guilty...
Hundreds of Nigerian youths on Wednesday converged on the Abuja residence of former President Goodluck Jonathan, urging him to contest the 2027 presidential election amid growing concerns over the country’s political and economic direction. The youths, operating under the banner of the Coalition for Goodluck Jonathan, staged the rally...