Politics

The Niger State Government has confirmed the abduction of an unverified number of pupils and staff from St. Mary’s School in the Papiri area of Agwara Local Government. The government recently described the incident as very distressing and avoidable. In a press statement issued by the Secretary to the State ...

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, GEJ, has said that Nigeria’s democracy is being stifled by reckless political behaviour. He recently warned that politics should never be reduced to a playground for unruly conduct. Speaking at the 10th anniversary dinner of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, an event that also doubled as a ...

Vice President Kashim Shettima has hailed Goodluck Jonathan’s 2015 concession of defeat to late Muhammadu Buhari. He recently described the moment as a decision that saved Nigeria from plunging into crisis. Speaking at the 10th anniversary dinner of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, an event that also doubled as a celebration ...

The United States House Subcommittee on Africa have held a public hearing to review President Donald Trump’s recent redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern. Recall that the status immediately placed the country under increased scrutiny for alleged religious freedom violations. The hearing, chaired by Representative Chris Smith, ...

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has rejected calls by the factional Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Umar Turaki, SAN, for the US President Donald Trump’s intervention in Nigeria. He recently insisted that the nation’s democracy is not under threat, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking ...

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the abduction of college students in Kebbi State. The group recently urged the Federal Government to take urgent action to halt rising insecurity. In a press statement issued in Abuja, NLC President, Mr Joe Ajaero, said that the incident was shocking, especially given ...

The United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) worldwide has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu unconditionally in line with international and Nigerian Court rulings. The group recently revealed that any further prosecution or detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu under an unconstitutional law is illegal and morally ...

The Olu of Orile Kemta in Ogun State, Oba Adetokunbo Tejuosho, has blasted former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, for insulting Olusegun Obasanjo. He recently slammed Fayose for abusing the former president, who was the special guest of honour during Fayose’s 65th birthday celebration held last week in Lagos. ...

The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has blasted the newly declared factional chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Tanimu Turaki, for calling on foreign powers to intervene in Nigeria’s domestic affairs. APC recently described the call as dangerous and unpatriotic, and Nigerians have been reacting. In a press statement, ...

President Bola Tinubu has assured citizens that his government will keep implementing initiatives to support the people. He recently revealed that his pledge is part of his administration’s broader economic recovery agenda. Speaking at the 10th General Assembly of the Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) held at the ...

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose insulted him after he attended his 65th birthday in Lagos last week. He recently shared the insulting and abusive “Thank You” text message he received from the PDP politician, and Nigerians have been reacting. The SMS, made ...

Chairman of the United Bank for Africa, Tony Elumelu, has said that entrepreneurs will transform Nigeria’s economy, not the government. He recently revealed that business owners will improve the nation’s economy, not government handouts or foreign aid. Speaking at the Grow Nigeria Conference 2.0 in Lagos, themed “Empowering Nigeria’s Entrepreneurs: ...

The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that it is taking quick steps to secure the release of the abducted female students in Kebbi State. Recall that young girls were recently captured from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi. In a press statement issued by ...

The United States House of Representatives Subcommittee on Africa is set to hold an open hearing on Thursday, November 20, 2025, to examine President Donald Trump’s recent redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern. The CPC designation, if ratified by the Senate, would allow America to impose sanctions ...

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has urged the Super Eagles to stay strong after Nigeria’s exit from the 2026 World Cup playoffs. Recall that Nigeria’s qualifying journey ended in a 4–3 defeat on penalties after a 1–1 draw across 120 minutes at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on ...

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has said that Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, inherited an abandoned state. He recently revealed that the immediate past government conducted several groundbreaking ceremonies for projects that yielded few results. Speaking in Benin while responding to claims by the Edo State Peoples Democratic Party that Okpebholo’s first ...

A young Nigerian Navy officer, Lt. A.M. Yarima, who recently had a confrontation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, reportedly escaped an assassination attempt hours ago. Military insiders recently confirmed that the brave officer was trailed by unidentified men dressed in black and riding in 2 ...

The Peoples Democratic Party, Southwest Zone, has hailed Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for rescuing the party from aggressors. He recently revealed that Makinde has done well to ward off those who were determined to hold the largest opposition party by the jugular. Speaking via a press statement in Ado ...

The Federal Government has said that it is implementing strategic reforms to build a resilient, equitable and sustainable health system. FG recently revealed that the aim is to deliver a health system that is capable of guaranteeing quality healthcare nationwide. Speaking during the second day of the 2025 Joint Annual ...

A former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor (retd.), has blasted the reactions of Nigerians to the recent confrontation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and a naval officer, Lieutenant Ahmed Yerima, in Abuja. He recently revealed that a lot of the reactions have been ...