Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of worsening insecurity, deepening poverty, and increasing hunger across Nigeria, declaring that the current government has failed to meet the expectations of Nigerians. Tambuwal, who spoke on Saturday at the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Sokoto...
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There are moments when a nation is forced to look into the mirror—not the polished mirror of official statements, but the cracked, unforgiving mirror of truth. The death of Brigadier General Musa Uba is one of those moments that reechoed today on ARISE TELEVISION, The Morning Show. And when...
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has extended warm Easter greetings to Christians across Nigeria and urged all citizens to embrace the timeless values of sacrifice, hope, peace, love, and national unity as the country marks the 2026 Easter celebration. In his Easter message...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to remain hopeful and resilient despite current economic and governance challenges, saying Easter offers renewed faith in a better Nigeria. In a message shared on his X handle on Sunday to mark the Easter celebration, Obi encouraged citizens...
Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede has felicitated Christians across the country on the celebration of Easter and expressed strong hope that Nigeria will surely break the yokes of corruption because “We are not defined by corruption, we cannot be defeated by...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday said his administration’s infrastructure development and economic reforms across sectors are for the benefit, well-being, and prosperity of citizens. He gave the assurance in Iperu, Ogun State, during the inauguration of the Gateway Cargo International Airport, built by the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun....
I read Farooq Kperogi’s Saturday essay of 4th April 2026: How Opposition Tinubu Would Treat President Tinubu. It is a striking piece of political craftsmanship—polished, pointed, and piercing. It holds up a mirror to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and invites Nigerians to behold a jarring reflection: the insurgent opposition...
I rejoice with Nigerians at home and abroad as we celebrate another Easter. To Christians in Nigeria and around the world, the Easter season reminds us of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the redemptive power of salvation for humanity. This season also reminds us of the...
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party Nigeria, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over what he described as a lack of compassion and presence in response to recent killings in Plateau State and earlier violence in Benue State. In a post on his official X account,...
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) wants the President Bola Tinubu administration to use benefits that would accrue to the country from the current surge in global crude price in the aftermath of the ongoing Middle East conflict to continue to build a more resilient economy. This is...
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,...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would shock Nigerians in the 2027 general elections by demonstrating its strength. Wike also stated that the party’s National Convention, scheduled for March 29 and 30, will go ahead as planned, adding that...
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...
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has issued a public apology to Nigerians over the persistent electricity outages that have crippled daily life across the country. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, the minister acknowledged the severity of the situation, noting that the prolonged blackout has compounded hardship for households...
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to urgently introduce relief measures to cushion the economic hardship facing millions of Nigerians following the recent spike in petrol prices. In a statement issued by its president, Joe Ajaero, the labour union said the sharp increase in the...
Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, has called on Nigerians not to lose faith in the country’s ongoing fight against terrorism despite recent attacks on security personnel and communities. Musa made the appeal on Thursday after briefing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja....
Vice President Kashim Shettima, has said the implementation of new tax reforms will eliminate the burden of multiple levies and charges on small businesses and low-income earners in Nigeria, thereby helping to reduce poverty. Shettima noted that the planning and implementation of the tax reforms were carefully designed to improve...
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate suspension of the cashless payment system recently introduced across federal airports in Nigeria, citing concerns over passenger inconvenience and traffic congestion. The directive was one of the key decisions reached during Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. Speaking after the meeting, the...
National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the commencement of digital membership registration across all wards in the 36 States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). National Publicity Secretary of PDP, Comrade Ini Ememobong, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday...
Opposition political parties have rejected the 2026 Electoral Act passed by the National Assembly and signed into law by President Bola Tinubu, describing it as a major setback to Nigeria’s democratic future. The parties made their position known at a press briefing themed: “ _Urgent Call to Save Nigeria’s...