President Bola Ahmed Tinubu explained on Sunday in Abuja that his administration removed the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) from the Treasury Single Account (TSA) to expedite development and enhance resident participation in governance..The President, who received FCT residents at the…
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has blamed President Bola Tinubu of using emergency rule in Rivers State as a political strategy to compel governors into endorsing his 2027 re-election bid. Amaechi, in an interview with DW Africa characterized the…
The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has lampooned the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), accusing them of hypocrisy and trying to pull down the legal profession. He fired the rebuke on Friday, when he received the Body of Benchers, led by Chief…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has reacted to media reports linking its investigations of Ms. Aisha Achimugu with political undercurrents involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. This is contained in a statement…
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has knocked the former Chairman of the defunct National Electoral Commission (NEC), Humphrey Nwosu, for his role in the June 12, 1993 presidential election. The election, said to be one of the freest and fairest in the…
The Governors of Abia and Ondo States, Dr Alex Otti and Lucky Aiyedatiwa, have praised President Bola Tinubu on the occasion of his birthday anniversary.Born on March 29, 1952, the President turned 73 on Saturday. A congratulatory message by Otti’s…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has denied allegations levelled against him by a former Head of Service (HoS) of the state, George Nwaeke, and is asking Nigerians to disregard them. Among the accusations Mr Nwaeke levelled against Fubara was that of conniving…
The Northern Senators Forum has said it is “deeply disturbed and saddened” by the lynching of travellers in Edo State. The victims were gruesomely murdered by a mob in the Uromi area of Edo State on suspicion of being criminals.…
Rivers State’s former Head of Service, George Nwaeke, has assured the public that he was not kidnapped and currently lodging at the Transcorp Hilton hotel in Abuja. His clarification comes following an outcry by his wife, Florence, late Friday, that…
At least five members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) also referred to as the Shiites were reportedly killed during a confrontation with Nigerian Army officers in Abuja on Friday. The clash happened during a procession marking International Quds…
President Bola Tinubu has called for divine intercession in resolving Nigeria’s challenges—stressing the need for national stability, peace and the protection of lives and property. He made the plea on Friday during a special prayer session at the National Mosque…
The deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 Cross River State election, Dr. Emana Ambrose-Amawhe has announced her withdrawal from the party. In a letter dated March 28, 2025 which was addressed to the chairman…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as Board Chairman of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). According to a statement released today by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has guaranteed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second term is secured regardless of opposition efforts to challenge his re-election bid in 2027. Akpabio, while speaking at a special Iftar and Lent dinner organised by the Progressive…
The Electoral College Nigeria has appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct the recall process of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central with accountability and strict compliance to constitutional guidelines. INEC had earlier informed Akpoti-Uduaghan of the…