Category : Presidential Affairs


FG Declares Public Holidays for Easter 2026

The Federal Government has officially declared Friday, April 3rd, and Monday, April 6th, 2026, as public holidays to mark the Easter celebration. Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo extended congratulations to Christians nationwide and in the diaspora

Kalu Urges Democratic Reunification of Anioma with Ndigbo

Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu expresses regret over British colonial separation of Anioma people from Ndigbo, advocating for dialogue and democratic means to pursue Anioma statehood through consensus and strategic engagement.

Youths Hail Minister's Streetlight Project in Ondo

A coalition of youths in Ondo State commended the Minister of Youth Development for expanding renewable energy streetlights, enhancing security and infrastructure across urban and rural communities.

Tinubu Proposes N9 Trillion Boost to 2026 Budget

President Bola Tinubu has requested National Assembly approval to raise the 2026 budget by N9 trillion, aiming to enhance fiscal transparency and fund key national initiatives amid economic challenges.

Tinubu's Ministers Resign for Governorship Bids

Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu and Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar have resigned from President Tinubu's cabinet to focus on their 2027 governorship campaigns in Oyo and Bauchi states respectively.

Nigerians Outraged by Senate's Rapid $5bn Loan Approval

Public fury erupts as Nigerian Senate approves President Tinubu's $5 billion external loan request in under four hours, raising serious questions about legislative scrutiny and transparency in the country's borrowing process.

Tinubu Appoints Okala as AfCFTA Head as Ministers Resign

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Patience Okala as the new national coordinator of Nigeria's AfCFTA Coordination Office. The appointment comes as two ministers resigned to pursue political ambitions ahead of the 2027 elections.

Atiku Faces Risks from Kwankwaso's ADC Defection

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso's move to the African Democratic Congress has reshaped Nigeria's opposition politics, creating new challenges for Atiku Abubakar's presidential ambitions ahead of the 2027 elections.

Mass Defections in House of Reps as 28 Switch Parties

The House of Representatives witnessed significant political realignment as 28 lawmakers defected from their parties, citing internal crises and 2027 election uncertainties. The ADC accused the APC of pressuring INEC to destabilize the opposition.

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