Nigeria Grants Asylum to Guinea-Bissau Candidate
Nigeria grants asylum to Guinea-Bissau opposition candidate Fernando Dias da Costa after military coup. President Tinubu approves protection as ECOWAS suspends Guinea-Bissau. Read the full story.
Category : Politics
ACF Pays Tribute to Late Islamic Scholar Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi
The Arewa Consultative Forum laments the death of Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, calling it a deep void in Nigeria's quest for religious harmony and national unity. Read the full tribute.
Taraba Governor Kefas Meets Tinubu in Closed-Door Session
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas met President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa. Details emerge on his planned defection from PDP to APC. Read the full story.
CDCFIB Publishes Approved Verification Centres for 2025 Recruitment
The CDCFIB has published the official list of physical verification centres for the 2025 recruitment of Immigration, Fire Service, NSCDC, and Correctional Service. See the full state-by-state list and key details for shortlisted candidates.
Anioma State: Delta North Rejects South-East Proposal
Delta North legislators and LGA chairmen firmly reject merging Anioma State with the South-East. They insist it remains in South-South, pledging political action for its creation. Read the full story.
Rivers 2026 Budget: Education Gets Top Priority
Governor Siminalayi Fubara vows to tackle the state's poor school infrastructure, allocating the biggest portion of the 2026 budget to education. Read his full plan for reform.
Omisore Criticizes Adeleke's 'Dancing Governor' Style
APC aspirant Iyiola Omisore slams Governor Adeleke's leadership, saying Osun needs seriousness, not theatrics. He vows to secure the party's ticket. Read more.
Alabi Accuses Adeleke of Neglecting Education, Health
Former Osun deputy governor Benedict Alabi criticises Governor Adeleke for failing education and healthcare. He pledges youth funds and transparency if elected. Read the full story.
Northern Governors, Traditional Rulers Meet on Security, State Police
Northern Governors and traditional rulers met in Kaduna, calling for state police and unity against banditry. They urged an end to ethnic and religious narratives harming national cohesion.
Kaduna Governor Presents N985.9bn 2026 Budget
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani presents a N985.9 billion 2026 budget, focusing on infrastructure, education, and grassroots development. Read details of the plan and its allocations.
Aba Traders Protest 'Unjustifiable' Levies Under Governor Otti
Aba traders face hardship as government operatives impose high levies and seal shops at night. APC chieftain Paul Ikonne condemns the actions as tyrannical. Read more.
Trump Lashes Out at Reporter Over MRI Query
US President Donald Trump insulted a female reporter who asked about his recent MRI scan results. This marks the third such incident in one month. Get the full details and watch the video.
Nigerian Cleric Calls Muslim-Muslim Ticket 'Christian Genocide'
Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo insists Nigeria's Muslim-Muslim presidency is a form of genocide against Christians. He demands Vice President Shettima's removal to correct the imbalance. Read the full interview details.
IBB Breaks Silence, Advises PDP's Turaki on Party Rebuild
Former President Ibrahim Babangida has finally spoken on the PDP crisis, charging new chairman Kabiru Turaki to rebuild the party, correct past mistakes, and unite ahead of the 2027 elections. Read his full advice.
Adeleke imposes 24-hour curfew on Osun's Igbajo
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared a 24-hour curfew in Igbajo, Boluwaduro LGA, following a violent unrest linked to the death of embattled monarch Prince Adegboyega Famodun. Read the full details.
China & Africa Launch Modernisation Initiative at G20
At the 2025 G20 Summit in South Africa, China and Africa launched a landmark initiative for joint modernisation. Learn how this partnership aims to tackle debt, boost tech, and reshape global governance for the Global South.
Court Shifts Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's Trial to 2026
An FCT High Court has adjourned the criminal defamation case against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to February 2026. Read the full details of the court's ruling and the legal arguments presented.
Youths Trained to Combat Rising Tech-Facilitated Abuse
CEWHIN trains 50 youths in Osogbo on digital safety & reporting TFGBV, as Zamfara First Lady launches 16 Days Activism. Learn how to fight online abuse.
24-Hour Curfew Imposed on Igbajo, Osun State
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Igbajo following unrest. Security agencies are on red alert to restore order. Read the full details here.
Wike Revokes Abuja Properties of Ganduje, Patience Jonathan, Others
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has revoked 1,095 property titles in Abuja for unpaid charges. The list includes ex-govs Ganduje, Duke, and ex-First Lady Patience Jonathan. Read the full details.
Cleric Calls for VP Shettima's Removal Over Persecution Claims
Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo urges the National Assembly to sack Vice President Kashim Shettima, alleging a Muslim-Muslim ticket enables persecution of Christians. Read the full details.
Nigeria's development lags as women face exclusion
Stakeholders warn Nigeria's progress will slow unless gaps in women's empowerment, finance, and political participation are closed. Experts cite information, resource, and skills gaps as major barriers.
Why APC Suspended Senator Gbenga Daniel
Ogun State Government reveals Senator Gbenga Daniel's suspension stems from supporting PDP's Adebutu in 2023. Read the full details of the political clash and allegations.
Trump Extends US Asylum Freeze Indefinitely
President Trump announces an indefinite freeze on asylum decisions for 19 countries, citing security concerns after a deadly D.C. shooting. Details on the policy and affected nationalities.
Niger Puts Nationalized Uranium on International Market
Niger's military junta announces sale of Somair uranium globally, defying France's Orano. This move marks a major geopolitical shift towards Russia and impacts Europe's energy security. Read the full analysis.
Ex-Tinubu Adviser Says President Should Not Seek Re-Election
Former Tinubu adviser Hakeem Baba-Ahmed urges President Bola Tinubu not to contest the 2027 election, stating he lacks the urgency to fix Nigeria's problems. He advises supporting a younger successor.
UK Politician Tulip Siddiq Gets 2-Year Jail Term
British-Bangladeshi MP Tulip Siddiq sentenced in absentia to two years in jail by a Bangladeshi court on corruption charges. She denies all allegations, calling it a political witch-hunt.
Malami Faults EFCC Over Abacha Loot Recovery Allegations
Ex-AGF Abubakar Malami dismisses EFCC's claims of duplicating $322.5m Abacha loot recovery as 'baseless'. He details cost-saving efforts and labels the probe a political witch-hunt. Read the full story.
US-Nigeria Talks on Middle Belt Peace and Security
A US Embassy delegation met President Tinubu's aide, Dr Abiodun Essiet, in Abuja to discuss peace initiatives and security collaboration in Nigeria's North Central region. Learn the key outcomes.
Amaechi Rejects Atiku's VP Offer, Eyes Presidency
Rotimi Amaechi dismisses reports of being a vice-presidential candidate for Atiku Abubakar in 2027. The former minister declares his sole ambition is to contest for president under the ADC coalition.
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