Vice-President Kashim Shettima has conveyed heartfelt appreciation to President Bola Tinubu, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, and Nigerians nationwide for their warm messages and prayers on his 59th birthday. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, Shettima extended his gratitude to a wide array of well-wishers, including governors, senators,...
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In the light of recent insinuations, half-truths and fake information being circulated, we find it expedient to make it abundantly clear that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has been guided, at all times, by the principles of fairness, justice, and equity in the distribution of federal government projects, appointments,...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has firmly stated that the party remains undeterred by political maneuvering ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement issued on Friday, APC Lagos Spokesman Seye Oladejo responded to recent comments by Bauchi State Governor Bala...
Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has cast doubt on former President Goodluck Jonathan’s potential candidacy in the 2027 presidential election, asserting that his political influence is insufficient to challenge President Bola Tinubu. Addressing speculations about Jonathan’s return to the presidential race, the APC emphasized that...
By JOY ADARA , Abuja- Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday at the Federal High Court, Abuja, filed charges against nine suspects allegedly linked to the recent deadly attacks on Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, as well as in parts of Plateau State. NATIONAL ACCORD...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- Former Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Alhaji Ahmad Aliyu Mustapha, is dead. Alhaji Mustapha, who was also the Sardauna Adamawa, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Abuja. He was 76 years old. Reacting to the news of his demise, President Bola...
All Progressives Congress (APC) announced on Wednesday in Abuja that while it strongly supports President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election, it will not bar party members from challenging him in the primaries. Speaking at the party’s national secretariat, National Organising Secretary Alh. Suleiman Argungu emphasized the APC’s...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to fast-track Nigeria’s development through technology and food security, aligning with the success models of emerging economies like Brazil. Speaking on Tuesday when he met with a cross section of Nigerians resident in Brazil, President Tinubu emphasized his...
North-Central Renaissance Movement (NCRM), a political pressure group, has cautioned political parties against overlooking the North-Central zone for the 2027 presidential ticket, warning that such a move could cost them the region’s votes. The group’s chairman, Prof. K’tso Nghargbu, issued this statement during a press conference in Abuja on...
President Bola Tinubu has imposed an immediate temporary ban on the export of raw shea nuts, aiming to strengthen domestic processing and value addition. The announcement was made by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, during a briefing at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on...
A prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) figure, Prof. Haruna Yerima, has confidently asserted that President Bola Tinubu will secure victory in the 2027 presidential election by retaining Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate, dismissing calls to abandon the Muslim-Muslim ticket. Speaking in response to claims by the...
North-Central Renaissance Movement (NCRM), a prominent political advocacy group, has urged major political parties in Nigeria to allocate their 2027 presidential candidacy to the North-Central geopolitical zone, emphasizing the region’s readiness to lead. Speaking in Abuja on Saturday, NCRM Chairman Prof. K’tso Nghargbu called for a shift in political...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- House of Representatives Minority Caucus has once again demanded the immediate release of statutory allocations belonging to Local Government Councils in Osun State, warning that it may resort to legislative action if the Federal Government continues to withhold the funds. In a fresh statement signed...
A self -anointed select pack of northern political hounds has found a favourite seasonal mascot for each election cycle. Former president Goodluck Jonathan has managed to find repetitive mention in each election cycle. Hardly any presidential election cycle passes without a loud speculation of Jonathan as a possible candidate....
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – The government of Japan on Thursday named the city of Kisarazu as the hometown for Nigerians willing to live and work in the country as part of its strategic efforts to deepen cultural diplomacy, promote economic growth and enhance workforce productivity. Under this new...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) has called for a public-private sector partnership across board to bring the $1 trillion economy target of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to fruition. In a communique signed by its President/Chairman of Council, Oluropo Dada, the...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- Presidency has debunked a misleading social media claim about an “empty Nigerian booth” at the 9th Tokyo International Conference for African Development (TICAD 9) in Yokohama, Japan. In a statement issued via his X handle on Wednesday,, Special Adviser to the President on Information and...
President Bola Tinubu has called on Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), to focus on delivering projects that empower communities, uplift youth, and foster hope across the Niger Delta. Represented by Finance Minister Wale Edun at Ogbuku’s 50th birthday celebration and the launch...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Federal Government has urged the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to carry out comprehensive due diligence in the formulation of a workable and acceptable revenue allocation for the country. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, CON, made...
Why Okonjo-Iweala Was Right Nick AguleEmail: nick.agule@yahoo.co.ukX: Nick Agule, FCAFacebook: Nick Agule, FCA Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s statement that President Tinubu deserves credit for stabilising the economy is not just diplomatic—it’s analytically sound. Stability is the prerequisite for any meaningful reform. Without it, growth is impossible. But unfortunately, many Nigerians...