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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said it is the responsibility of state governors to inform President Bola Tinubu about major security incidents in their states, rather than…
President Bola Tinubu has defended his administration’s reforms of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), saying the changes are aimed at equipping young Nigerians with practical skills, improving employability, and promoting national…
A lawyer has defended Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, following criticism of her recent remarks encouraging Nigerians to consider small-scale businesses such as kuli-kuli, akara, and roasted corn trading. Responding to the…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed the removal of all shanties and illegal structures located on the median of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, giving occupants 72 hours to vacate the area. The…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, his former Senior Special Adviser and Counsellor, Jimi Lawal, and five others over…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has confirmed that students and teachers abducted on May 15, 2026, in Oriire Local Government Area remain within the Old Oyo National Park axis as security agencies…
The Oyo State Police Command has alleged that a personal assistant attached to a member of the family of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, collaborated with kidnappers involved in the abduction…
The political landscape ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election is evolving following a high-level meeting involving key opposition figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Oyo State Governor Seyi…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has confirmed that leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) paid a solidarity visit to members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) amid ongoing political developments in…
Lere Olayinka has accused Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara of frustrating activities linked to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu despite publicly expressing support for the administration. Olayinka made the allegation on Thursday in…
The Kano State Government has stated that corruption allegations against former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje remain unresolved and are unaffected by recent political developments, including Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s defection to the All…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections have commenced. Wike made the statement on Friday, January 30, 2026, during a…
The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, has said that President Bola Tinubu personally intervened in the political and constitutional crisis in Rivers State, but that Governor Siminalayi…
Former militant leader Asari Dokubo has dismissed claims that United States troops are operating on Nigerian soil, describing such reports as exaggerated and unsupported by facts. Dokubo made the remarks during a…
Remi Omowaye, a former Commissioner for Works in Osun State, has alleged that Governor Ademola Adeleke was booed by attendees while delivering a speech at the recent Iwude Festival in Ilesha. Omowaye…
Professor Yusuf Usman, Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), has rejected any alleged plan by the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd.), to wage war against the Fulani…
Dr Charles Omole, author of From Soldier to Statesman, has provided fresh details on events surrounding the late former President Muhammadu Buhari’s final medical trip to the United Kingdom, alleging that close…
According to a report by The Guardian Nigeria on Friday, December 5, 2025, Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio has filed a ₦200 billion defamation lawsuit against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central,…
Director of Research for the Afenifere sociopolitical group, Dr. Akin Fapounda, has linked the current wave of armed banditry in northern Nigeria to the almajiri system of past decades. He made the…
The Kwara State Government has denied claims that Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq secretly awarded an $800 million contract to his elder brother, Dr. Alimi AbdulRazaq. The allegation was made by Hon. Ilyasu Ibrahim,…
Niger Delta activist Asari Dokubo has denied accusations that he betrayed Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who was recently sentenced to prison. In a video posted on…
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on Nigerian leaders to engage rather than silence activist and politician Omoyele Sowore. His remarks were captured in a video published by…
A victim of the bandit attack on the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eruku, Kwara State, Adesuyi Joshua, has described the moment worshippers initially mistook gunfire for knockouts. His account was reported…
Public affairs analyst Barrister Darlington Agomuo has raised concerns about what he described as unequal application of Nigeria’s anti-terrorism laws. Speaking in an interview on Voice of the People, Agomuo questioned why…
Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, known as Portable, has reacted to remarks made by nightlife promoter Cubana Chief Priest following the sentencing of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu to life…
Demola Olanrewaju, Special Assistant on Media to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to a viral video showing a confrontation between a Nigerian military officer and the Minister of the Federal…
Lieutenant A.M. Yerima of the Nigerian Navy has drawn public attention after confronting officials of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration during an attempted demolition of a property belonging to former Chief…
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has reacted to recent comments by former United States President Donald Trump, who accused the Nigerian government of enabling the persecution of Christians.…
Dare Adeleke, a political adviser to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of undermining the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) while claiming…
Human rights lawyer and political activist, Dele Farotimi, has responded to an X user’s claim that former President Goodluck Jonathan was Nigeria’s best leader since 1999. In a post on his official…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that his second son, a Master’s degree holder in Economics from King’s College, has opted to pursue a career in real…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed his support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to assist Nigeria in combating terrorism, stating that he would welcome any foreign…
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has reaffirmed his close friendship with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, stating that Wike would readily assist him if he ever…
Professor Sedeeque Abba has criticised former U.S. President Donald Trump over his recent comments on the killings of Christians in Nigeria, describing the remarks as selective and politically motivated. Speaking in an…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has commissioned several constituency projects to commemorate her second anniversary in office, focusing on infrastructure and sustainable development across the five local government areas…
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has warned that former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido risks expulsion from the party for taking legal action over…
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a new motion before the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking the dismissal of all charges against…
Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has shared a prophecy concerning the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff, Major General Waidi Shaibu, stating that he will perform exceptionally…
Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has cautioned Nigerians against attacking or cursing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, warning that such actions could negatively affect the nation. In a…
Tensions flared in the Senate on Tuesday during deliberations on a proposed amendment to an existing law, as Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former APC National Chairman, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, exchanged words…
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, drew attention on social media after sharing a lighthearted post about her 90-year-old pet tortoise, named Punch. In a post made on…
Human rights activist Ann-Kio Briggs has called on former Rivers State administrator Ibas to account for the management of the state’s funds during the period of emergency rule. In an interview shared…
Delta State Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated his son, Orohwedor Oborevwori, on graduating with First-Class Honours in Law. In a post shared on his verified Facebook…
According to a report by The Punch on Friday, October 10, 2025, the National Council of State has unanimously approved the appointment of Professor Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of the…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has cautioned the Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Christopher Maikalangu, against the unauthorized naming of roads and streets within…
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has condemned the attack on Oke-Ode community in Kwara State, where at least 12 forest guards were killed by armed assailants earlier this week. In a…
All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and former Cross River State lawmaker, Hon. Cletus Ubun, has faulted the economic management of former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, citing a failure to save during the…
Former senator Dino Melaye has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration over what he described as excessive borrowing and reckless government expenditure. Speaking in an interview reported by Arise News on September…
Former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Edward Onoja, has recounted an encounter involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan during the administration of ex-Governor Yahaya Bello. Speaking on the Mic On podcast hosted by journalist…
Dele Momodu, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has claimed that leading opposition figures are strategically positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise programme on…
The legal team of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has issued a warning to the Clerk of the National Assembly (CNA), Kamorudeen Ogunlana, demanding her immediate reinstatement following the expiration of…
Journalist and politician Dele Momodu has said unseating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027 will require exceptional political effort. Speaking in an interview with News Central, Momodu pointed to Tinubu’s long-standing dominance…
The daughter of late Nigerian football legend Peter Rufai has shared a heartfelt reflection on his life and legacy, describing him as both strict and loving. Her remarks were featured in a…
Professor Usman Yusuf, former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has said that military action alone cannot end banditry in Nigeria, stressing the need for local solutions to insecurity.…
President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Afam Osigwe, SAN, has criticised the handling of Comfort Emmanson during her removal from an Ibom Air flight, calling it degrading and unacceptable. In a…
National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, has called on former President Goodluck Jonathan to support Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi in the 2027 elections. Speaking on Daily Politics…
The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule, and 27 Assembly members on 13 August 2025 attended the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign flag-off for the…
Ladan Salihu, a leader within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, has questioned the timing of recent Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) invitations issued to former governors Emeka Ihedioha of Imo…
The Presidency has rejected claims by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, that Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, won the 2023 presidential election. In a…
Vanguard reported on Sunday, August 10, 2025, that former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, has publicly challenged any politician to present evidence linking him to election rigging. Speaking…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed recent criticisms of its leadership, describing them as politically motivated distractions. According to a Punch report on Sunday, August 10, 2025, ADC National Publicity Secretary…
Former Kano State governor and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader, Ibrahim Shekarau, has said that defeating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 elections will require a coalition led by political parties…
Former Osun State governor and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, has expressed confidence that the party will win the 2026 Osun governorship election, claiming it has divine…
Federal lawmaker Hon. Leke Abejide has said it would be extremely difficult to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections, citing the power and influence of a sitting president in Nigeria.…
Omoyele Sowore, former presidential candidate and human rights activist, has reportedly sustained a serious injury while in police custody, with claims that his right hand was broken during an incident involving officers…
Dr. Sam Amadi, Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, has weighed in on the potential return of former President Goodluck Jonathan to Nigeria’s political landscape, highlighting the North’s…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan is reportedly preparing to contest the 2027 presidential election under the banner of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), according to a party insider who spoke with Vanguard. The…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has strongly opposed the recent renaming of streets in some local government areas, describing the move as divisive and unconstitutional. In a statement on…
KATSINA — Fatima Dikko Radda, wife of Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, shared a photo of herself and her husband on her official Instagram account, drawing widespread reactions from supporters and…
Kano — Former Senator Shehu Sani has reacted to the escape of a pet python from its cage in Kano State, expressing concern over the incident and the safety of residents in…
Abuja — A brief confrontation occurred at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Thursday, July 24, 2025, when immigration officers temporarily seized the international passport of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central…
Benin City — Edo State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Paul Ohonbamu, has dismissed concerns over Labour Party figure Peter Obi, stating that the former Anambra State governor poses no significant threat…
Abuja — Former Nigerian senator Shehu Sani has responded to comments made by UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch, who recently claimed that her children cannot acquire Nigerian citizenship due to her…
Abuja — Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has expressed concern over the dominance of individual politicians over political parties in Nigeria, stating that such trends undermine democratic institutions. In a video interview with…
Lagos — Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has issued a warning to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, cautioning that ongoing economic hardship, particularly widespread hunger, could erode political…
Owerri — A video clip of Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma mistakenly referring to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu while mourning the late former President Muhammadu Buhari has gone viral, drawing widespread attention…
Abuja — Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has shared a past video of former President Muhammadu Buhari addressing widespread rumors that he had died and been replaced…
Katsina — The state funeral for former President Muhammadu Buhari will be held today, July 15, 2025, in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State. The ceremony is expected to be attended by…
Ogun — Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo were pictured together at a mosque in Ogun State on Monday, where they joined others in paying their respects…
London — Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari hosted a group of African leaders and dignitaries at the Nigerian High Commissioner’s residence in London over the weekend, in what was described as an…
Katsina — The burial of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has been rescheduled from Monday, July 14, to Tuesday, July 15, following new arrangements made in consultation with his family and government…
Abuja — Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has advised the newly elected governor of Edo State to move past political grievances and concentrate on leading the state effectively.…
Abuja — Former Nigerian Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (Rtd.), has confirmed that he and the late President Muhammadu Buhari were admitted to the same medical facility in London prior to…
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has died, according to a statement released on Sunday by his former aide, Bashir Ahmad. Ahmad confirmed the passing in a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating:…
Abuja – Senate President Godswill Akpabio has attributed the failure to complete infrastructure projects in the Niger Delta during former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration to political interference and fragmented budgeting. Speaking at…
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, offered a lighthearted clarification on how former holders of the office are typically described during the book launch of Mallam Garba Shehu, a former…
The Nigerian Presidency has refuted claims that Vice President Kashim Shettima’s recent comments were directed at the political situation in Rivers State or were critical of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s constitutional actions.…
In 2015, Bola Tinubu, a key figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC), described former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi as a “general” in the party’s non-violent campaign to unseat the Peoples…
Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has responded to recent comments by Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, who drew comparisons between the activist and former…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has emphasized the importance of a strong opposition in a functioning democracy, stating that a president should not celebrate internal crises within rival parties. Speaking…
Prominent PDP chieftain and founding member, Chief Bode George, has come down hard on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Senate President David Mark for aligning with the newly formed coalition led…
Omoyele Sowore has pushed back against calls for broad political alliances, particularly those involving figures like Peter Obi, insisting that real change in Nigeria cannot come from recycled political elites. In a…
Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has officially resigned from his position as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), according to a report by TVC News on Friday, June 27, 2025. His resignation…
Former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has cast doubt on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent claim about his college days. According to a report by The…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has spoken out ahead of the upcoming area council elections in Abuja, emphasizing that performance and results—not empty promises—will determine who wins. Speaking…
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, who represents Abia North and chairs the Senate Committee on Privatisation, has suggested that while he still holds presidential aspirations, he will not pursue them until after President…
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has taken aim at Nigeria’s opposition parties, particularly the Labour Party (LP), accusing it of lacking genuine opposition to the ruling All Progressives…
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the devastating night raid in Benue State that claimed the lives of over 200 people. In a statement shared…
Former federal lawmaker Lanre Agoro has shed new light on the internal rift that weakened the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2023 general elections, attributing the division to the party’s failure…
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has once again spoken out against the practice of naming roads and public institutions after former Nigerian leaders, many of whom he believes…