The Rivers State Accountant-General and the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning have told the High Court of Rivers State in Port Harcourt how the government of former Rivers sole administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), allegedly spent over ₦302 billion received from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC)...
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My dear fellow Nigerians, Today, as I clock another year on the journey of life, I’m filled with joy and gratitude for the opportunity to serve this great nation. I want to take this moment to thank Nigerians for their messages, show of love and prayers on the occasion...
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Saturday, March 28, travelled to Aba, Abia State, where he met with stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and commended ongoing development efforts in the commercial city. Obi disclosed this in a post on his official X (formerly...
Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has formally resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), citing the need for strategic political realignment in response to Nigeria’s evolving political landscape. In a press statement released on Sunday, the former Kano State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate announced that...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed that its planned national convention will proceed as scheduled, despite reports of legal attempts to halt the exercise. Members of the Abdulrahman Mohammed-led caretaker committee on Saturday said they had not received any court order stopping the convention slated for Sunday, March 29,...
A major political realignment is underway as the Kwankwasiyya Movement has confirmed that its leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, will formally join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday, March 30, 2026. According to a press statement issued by the movement, Kwankwaso is scheduled to officially register with the ADC...
All Progressives Congress (APC) has debunked a misleading report circulating in sections of the media regarding a purported “price list” for expression of interest and nomination forms for the 2027 General Elections. The National Publicity of the party, Felix Morka, in a statement on Saturday, said the report is...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami, former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, and APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda have paid condolence visits to former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El‑Rufai following the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El‑Rufai. The leaders visited El-Rufai at...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday ruled out plans for a one-party state in Nigeria, declaring that democracy thrives on strong opposition while defending his administration’s reforms as necessary sacrifices to secure long-term national prosperity. Speaking at the 4th Elective National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has attributed Nigeria’s current economic difficulties to global geopolitical tensions, including the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, while defending his administration’s economic reforms as necessary steps toward long-term prosperity. Speaking on Friday at the 4th Elective National Convention of the All...
Tributes have continued to pour in for former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El‑Rufai, following the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, who passed away in Cairo, Egypt, after a prolonged illness. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led political leaders across party lines in condoling with El-Rufai, describing the late...
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has released former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, from its custody. Bashir Elrufai, his son. confirmed the development in a post on his X handle on Friday, noting that the release came shortly after the demise of the...
Kano State Deputy Governor, Aminu Gwarzo, has stepped down from office following mounting political pressure and allegations from the Kano State House of Assembly, which had initiated moves to impeach him over alleged misconduct. In a statement released Friday by the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Gwarzo’s resignation was described as a...
Diplomatic tension is increasing between Nigeria and Mozambique following the deportation of 13 Nigerians without any known offence, with 29 others reportedly still detained in Maputo. This comes as the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) calls for justice and fair treatment for the affected citizens. According to tge Director...
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has been thrown into mourning following the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, at a time he is currently facing legal challenges. A family source disclosed that the late Hajiya Umma passed away on Friday in Cairo, Egypt, where she had been...
Electricity consumers in several parts of Sokoto State are mobilising for a massive protest over what they described as persistent poor electricity supply and unfair billing by the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDCO). The aggrieved residents said they have endured months of irregular power supply while still receiving estimated...
No fewer than 8,433 delegates, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, 31 governors, and members of the Federal Executive Council, are expected to attend the 2026 National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) scheduled for March 27 and 28 at Eagle Square, Abuja. The convention will elect new national...
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has reduced its gantry price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to ₦1,200 per litre, a move expected to influence fuel costs across Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the spokesperson for...
A former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah, has been discharged by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja over an alleged ₦2.5 billion fraud case following a plea bargain agreement. Justice Hamza Muazu discharged Oduah alongside her former aide, Gloria Odita, after the prosecution formally withdrew charges...
Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a four-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding immediate implementation of the newly approved salary structure for university lecturers nationwide. ASUU President, Professor Christopher Piwuna, made the announcement on Thursday during a public lecture at Sa’adu Zungur University, Yuli Campus, Bauchi...