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Atiku’s son picks APC card, says Tinubu’s re-election unstoppable
Abba Atiku, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Monday, formally joined the ruling All Progressives Congress, declaring that no political party can defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Abba, who first announced his defection to the APC on January 15, picked up his APC membership card at Gwadabwa Ward in […]
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Alaafin, Soun absent as Makinde kicks off Oyo 50th anniversary
Two prominent traditional rulers in Oyo State—the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Olaoye Ghandi, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade—were conspicuously absent as Governor Seyi Makinde inaugurated the 50th anniversary of the state on Monday. Family members of former governors, traditional and religious leaders, top government functionaries, and political stakeholders gathered at the International […]
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Kano Projects Up To 700,000 Births In 2026
The Kano State Government has announced that the state is set to witness between an estimated 600,000 and 700,000 new births in 2026, a development it said could place additional strain on the State’s healthcare system. The projection was disclosed by the Executive Secretary of the Kano State Hospitals Management Board, Dr. Mansur Mudi Nagoda, […]
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Why reinstated Osun LG executives remain in office — ALGON Chairman
Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, in Osun State, Abiodun Idowu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has explained why reinstated local government council executives have remained in office despite the statutory expiration of their tenure on October 22, 2025. Idowu on Sunday said the continued stay of the officials was […]
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DisCos reject FG’s free meter plan
Power distribution companies have expressed doubt over the directive by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, that prepaid meters must be free for all categories of customers. Operators, who spoke with our correspondent anonymously due to the sensitivity of the matter, said the minister made only a political statement without considering the input of other […]
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2027: Tinubu enjoys majority support despite dissenting voices — Dogara
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu, insisting that minority voices continue to be heard despite political alignments and discussions over rotational presidency. Speaking on Channels’ Sunday Politics in Abuja on Sunday, Dogara highlighted both the administration’s achievements and the need for inclusivity in national governance. […]
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Igboho removed from wanted list after monarchs’ intervention – Spokesman
Olayomi Koiki, spokesman for embattled Yoruba nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, says all arrangements have been concluded for his principal’s return to Nigeria after prominent monarchs persuaded President Bola Tinubu to remove Igboho’s name from the list of wanted persons. According to Koiki, the traditional rulers who intervened include the Olubadan […]
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No presidential ticket for Kwankwaso in 2027, Keyamo declares
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said that the former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has “boxed himself into one of the tightest corners in his political career” over what he described as his refusal or indecision to accept an earlier political olive branch from the All Progressives Congress. Keyamo, who […]
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Tinubu heads to Türkiye for state visit Monday
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Monday for a state visit to the Republic of Türkiye. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed this in a statement he signed on Sunday titled ‘President Tinubu to undertake state visit to Türkiye.’ “The visit is aimed at strengthening the existing cordial […]
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ATM: CBN to introduce fresh debit card rules
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced plans to introduce a new regulatory framework aimed at easing debit card issuance and Automated Teller Machine operations across the country’s banking sector. CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, through his Special Adviser, Fatai Karim, made this announcement at an event at the weekend. He said the move was […]
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JOHESU: FG reaffirms commitment to salary structure review
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reviewing the Consolidated Health Salary Structure as part of efforts to resolve the ongoing industrial dispute with the Joint Health Sector Unions. The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare made this known in a statement issued on Saturday night in Abuja by its Director of Information […]
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2026 UTME: JAMB scraps special privileges for albino candidates over malpractices
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has scrapped special concessions and registration procedures previously granted to candidates with albinism for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, citing abuse of the privilege to perpetrate examination malpractice. The Board also warned faith-based tertiary institutions to clearly declare their religious status at the point of admission, saying it […]
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Shettima returns after international economic mission in Davos, Guinea
Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja following a week-long diplomatic and economic mission to Guinea-Conakry and Switzerland, asserting that Nigeria has “reclaimed a frontline seat in global and regional policy conversations.” Shettima arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Saturday after representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of Guinea’s President, Mamadi […]
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Makinde: PDP alive, will shock critics
The meeting attracted PDP leaders and political office holders across Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Ondo, Osun, and Ekiti states. National Secretary of the PDP, Taofeek Arapaja; Chairman of the South-West, Kamorudeen Ajisafe; Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Debo Ogundoyin; former Osun State governor, Olagunsoye Oyinlola; former governorship candidate in Ogun State, Ladi Adebutu, […]
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APC leaders push for Rivers Assembly takeover
The Leaders of the All Progressives Congress have called on the National Assembly to assume legislative functions of the Rivers State House of Assembly to restore constitutional order in the state. The APC Leaders Forum described the impeachment attempt against the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, as baseless, warning that the move is politically motivated and […]
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I’m not for sale, Kwankwaso declares after Kano gov’s exit from NNPP
Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has reaffirmed his commitment to his political ideals, declaring that he would not compromise his principles for personal gain. His remarks came amid a report that Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, alongside several local government chairmen, some members […]
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Sachet alcohol ban threatens five million jobs, distillers warn NAFDAC
The members of the distillers’ association, under the aegis of the Food, Beverages and Tobacco Senior Staff Association and the National Union of Food, Beverages and Tobacco Employees, have warned that the enforcement being carried out by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control will displace no fewer than 5.5 million Nigerians […]
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NLC backs FCTA workers’ strike over unpaid wages
The Nigeria Labour Congress has backed an indefinite strike by workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, citing unpaid wages, promotion arrears, and unremitted pension contributions. The strike, organised under the Joint Unions Action Congress, began on Monday and has disrupted operations across multiple FCTA offices in Abuja. Workers have accused management of failing to […]
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Tinubu hosts Olubadan at Aso Rock
President Bola Tinubu on Friday received the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The visit came less than four months after Ladoja’s formal installation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland in September 2025 and just a day after Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, also paid a visit to the […]
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BREAKING: Kano gov dumps NNPP with lawmakers, LG chairmen
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party, alongside 21 members of the State House of Assembly, eight members of the House of Representatives, and 44 local government chairmen in the state. Yusuf announced his decision in a letter addressed to the Chairman of the Diso-Chiranchi Ward of the […]
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National grid collapses again, power generation drops to 24MW
The National Power Grid collapsed once again, leaving parts of the country in darkness and disrupting electricity supply to millions of households and businesses. Checks by our correspondent revealed that electricity generation dropped sharply from over 4,500 megawatts to as low as 24 megawatts as of 1:30 pm. All 23 power generation plants connected to […]
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Wike sues FCTA workers over ongoing strike
Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has taken the Joint Unions Action Committee (JUAC) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to court over the ongoing strike by workers. The suit marked NICN/ABJ/17/2026 was filed at the Abuja division of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) and is scheduled for hearing on Monday. ​​The […]
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‘I’m comfortable in PDP’ — Makinde dismisses defection talks after meeting Tinubu
Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, has dismissed speculation about defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying he remains committed to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Makinde spoke on Thursday after meeting President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja. Asked by reporters whether he would join the APC like some of his colleagues, the governor said he is […]
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2025 police inspector promotions on schedule, PSC denies delay
The Police Service Commission has issued a rebuttal to media reports alleging delays in the promotion of police inspectors following the 2025 Departmental Selection Board exercise. Our correspondent on Friday retrieved this in a statement published on its official website on Thursday. The PSC said it “wishes to categorically rebut the claims made in the […]
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US completes withdrawal from WHO
The United States has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organisation, citing the global health body’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and failure to implement necessary reforms, the White House announced on Thursday. In a statement shared by the White House, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the US Department of State […]
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 Tinubu meets Makinde, Muftwang at Aso Rock
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, and his Plateau State counterpart, Caleb Mutfwang, met separately with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday at the State House. The Oyo State governor was the first to arrive for a meeting with President Tinubu. Checks revealed that the Plateau State governor had since defected to the All Progressives Congress, while […]
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PVC collection only for FCT residents, INEC clarifies
The Independent National Electoral Commission has clarified that the ongoing Permanent Voter Card collection exercise currently underway applies exclusively to the Federal Capital Territory, ahead of the February 21, 2026, Area Council Election. In a statement addressed to residents of other states on its official X handle on Thursday, INEC urged citizens not to rely […]
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After protests, FG pays N152bn to contractors for verified projects
The federal government says it has disbursed N152 billion to contractors for “verified contracts”. In a statement on Thursday, Doris Uzoka-Anite, minister of state for finance, said the payments were subjected to rigorous verification in line with extant laws and regulations. Uzoka-Anite said the federal ministry of finance understands the financial pressure experienced by the […]
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US ‘annihilating’ terrorists in Nigeria, says Trump
United States President Donald Trump on Thursday claimed that American forces were ‘annihilating’ terrorists in Nigeria whom he accused of killing Christians in large numbers. “Many good things are happening,” Trump said. “In Nigeria, we are annihilating terrorists who are killing Christians. We’ve hit them very hard. They’ve killed thousands and thousands of Christians.” Trump […]
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