Politics

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has expressed sadness over the demise of Senator John Kojo-Brambaifa. He recently had his say via a condolence message issued to newsmen by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Daniel Alabrah. According to him, Brambaifa was an illustrious son of Bayelsa State, and he’ll be remembered ...

The National leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, Sen Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has set conditions and terms to enter a merger under the party or any other political party. He recently had his say while addressing groups of supporters at his Miller Road residence in Kano over the ...

Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has said that he was listed for elimination as a Boko Haram figure on the same day the United States conducted an air strike in Nigeria. He recently had his say while addressing his congregation in a video that has since gone viral, and ...

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the military, police and State Security Service to track down and apprehend the perpetrators of the Kasuwan Daji attack in Niger State. Recall that terrorists recently killed at least 30 villagers and abducted scores of women and children. According to him, security agencies must urgently ...

The Senator representing Abia North, Orji Kalu, has vowed to do all within his powers to deliver Abia State to the All Progressives Congress in the 2027 general elections. He recently made the pledge at Ekoli, Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, during his annual New Year visit to ...

The Nigerian military has said that security conditions in the South-East have improved significantly. This comes following intensified troop operations and the imprisonment of separatist leaders Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and Simon Ekpa. According to Major General Michael Onoja, the jailing of Simon Ekpa by the Government of the Republic of ...

The factional Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Dr Robinson Ewoh, has explained why his group has aligned with Nyesom Wike ahead of the 2027 general elections. He recently had his say while addressing journalists in Port Harcourt, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, ...

The Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated residents of the state as they usher in the year 2026. He recently had his say via a press statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon, copies of which were made available to journalists in Warri. Appreciating God for ...

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has asked Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State to leave him out of his problems. He recently gave the advice during his “thank you” visit to Abua-Odual Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State. According to him, Bala accusing him of orchestrating ...

President Bola Tinubu has said his government will prioritise consolidating recent economic gains in 2026. He recently reaffirmed his focus on building a resilient, inclusive and growth-oriented economy that delivers tangible benefits to Nigerians. According to him, Nigeria ended 2025 on a strong footing by recording robust quarterly economic growth, ...

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has commended residents of the state for their unwavering support of his administration in 2025. He recently reaffirmed that his focus in the new year remains the building of a prosperous, inclusive, and economically diversified Ogun State. According to him, Ogun State is not merely ...

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has expressed confidence that 2026 will be a year of renewed hope and steady national progress. He recently had his say via his New Year message, signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, ...

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that he will soon reveal the details of the peace agreement reached between him and Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers. He recently had his say during a “thank-you visit” to Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State, and ...

Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda has assured residents of the state of improved security and better governance in 2026. He recently had his say via a New Year message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, he is very optimistic ...

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, has assured Nigerians that the new tax laws will not involve automatic deductions from personal bank accounts. He recently revealed that the reforms are based on self-declaration rather than direct debits, and Nigerians have been ...

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has urged residents to make resolutions that would promote peaceful coexistence, unity and security in the new year. He recently had his say via his New Year message, signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Olubadan, Mr Olugbemiga Ayoade, on Wednesday in ...

The National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, South South, Victor Giadom, has said that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, must pass through Nyesom Wike to win anything in Rivers State. He recently had his say during Wike’s “thank you” visit to the people of Gokana Local Government Area ...

The Presidency has confirmed that the new tax laws scheduled to commence on January 1, 2026, will proceed as planned. FG recently revealed that even the laws that were enacted on June 26, 2025, will not be suspended, and Nigerians have been reacting. In a statement released hours ago, President ...

President Bola Tinubu has approved the transfer of service of Mr Rotimi Iseoluwa Oyedepo, SAN, from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, to the mainstream Federal Civil Service as the Director of Public Prosecutions, in the Federal Ministry of Justice. He recently revealed that Oyedepo’s appointment was made in the ...

The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has said that he is better prepared to tackle Nigeria’s economic and security challenges if given the chance. He recently had his say while answering questions from a cross-section of Nigerians during an interactive X Space engagement. According to him, ...