Obi, Kwankwaso formally join NDC
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), and Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano State, have officially joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Both political figures…
Nigeria summons South African envoy over citizen safety concerns
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria has invited the Acting High Commissioner of South Africa to a meeting at its Abuja headquarters to address rising concerns about the treatment…
ADC pegs presidential form at N100m, releases timetable for primaries
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially released its timetable for the conduct of its 2026 primary elections, pegging the presidential nomination form at N100 million. The ADC National Publicity…
NDLEA arrests two grandpas for drug trafficking in Abia, Ekiti
An 83-year-old grandfather, Pa John Ofiel and a 78-year-old grandpa, Ogunjobi Samuel, were among the suspects arrested in ongoing nationwide crackdown on illicit drug traffickers and dealers by operatives of…
Peter Obi announces exit from ADC
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has announced his exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing internal disputes, court cases, and what he described as a toxic political…
President Tinubu to embark on a Three-Nation trip
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja Saturday on visits to Kenya, Rwanda and France. Presidential adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement notes that President Tinubu’s first…
May Day: Tinubu declares commitment to defeat insecurity, poverty
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to tackling insecurity and poverty, describing both challenges as critical obstacles to achieving decent work and sustainable national development. The…
Sanwo-Olu Approves N50,000 wage award for Lagos state workers
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved a N50,000 wage award for public sector workers in Lagos State. The governor announced the award on Friday during the International Workers’ Day celebration held…
Supreme Court vacates order directing ADC maintain status quo ante bellum
The Supreme Court has set aside the order made by the Court of Appeal in Abuja ordering the maintenance of status quo ante bellum in the leadership dispute in the African Democratic…
Tinubu nominates Tegbe as Power Minister
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Power, following the resignation of Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down to pursue elective office. A statement…