Politics

The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria, MUSWEN, has said that Nigeria is not in any religious war. The Islamic group recently revealed that it was unnecessary for President Donald Trump to tag it a country of concern. Speaking to newsmen in Osogbo, MUSWEN’s President, Alhaji Rasak Oladejo, shared that ...

Former Deputy Governor of Osun State and immediate past National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has become the first governorship aspirant to pick the APC’s ₦50 million Nomination and Expression of Interest form. This comes ahead of the 2026 governorship election in the state, and Nigerians ...

Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has dismissed any justification for disciplining Lieutenant A. Yerima, the naval officer involved in Tuesday’s confrontation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. He recently described the encounter as unnecessary and avoidable, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking during an ...

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has denied reports saying that he gifted a brand-new Toyota SUV to Lieutenant Ahmed Yerima, the naval officer involved in a recent altercation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. He recently described the rumours as false and misleading, and Nigerians have ...

President Bola Tinubu has approved the exclusion of properties belonging to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria within and around airports from sale to private individuals. For many years, FAAN has held properties within and around airport precincts, originally built to shelter key aviation staff like air traffic controllers, rescue ...

The Oyo State Government has given a 7-day ultimatum to all commercial motorcycle/tricycle operators in the state to embrace the new digital registration and reflective jacket policy. The state recently urged all commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators to comply with the new regulations. Speaking in Ibadan while meeting with representatives ...

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has said that he has restored trust in his first year in office. He recently revealed that his first year as governor has been about rebuilding foundations and replacing PowerPoint governance with Practical governance that touches lives across the state. Speaking during the celebration of ...

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria and constitutional law expert, Prof. Sebastine Hon, has blasted the conduct of Naval Officer A.M. Yerima in his confrontation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. He recently described the officer’s actions as a breach of the law, and fans have been ...

A former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has begged opposition parties to mobilise citizens ahead of the 2027 general election. He recently insisted that President Bola Tinubu is not politically invincible, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking at the 2025 National Electoral Reforms Summit in Abuja on Tuesday, Amaechi highlighted ...

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has said that his government’s urban regeneration project is progressing well. He recently revealed that more than 150 houses have been completed out of over 200 planned for the Ibara Government Reservation Area in Abeokuta, the state capital. In a press statement shared by his ...

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured Nigerians that the nation will overcome insecurity and other pressing challenges it is currently facing. He recently urged citizens to maintain unity and work together for national development. Speaking at a lecture marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary at Arewa House Auditorium in Kaduna, ...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended Mr Jude Ezenwafor, its governorship candidate in last Saturday’s election, over alleged sabotage. The State Executive Committee (SEC) of the PDP in Anambra recently made the announcement at the end of its meeting held at the party’s office in Awka. Speaking to journalists ...

A former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Martin Agwai (rtd), has said that US President Donald Trump’s threat over alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria is a wake-up call. He recently revealed that Nigerian leaders should boost their efforts in the fight against insecurity in the country. Speaking during the Presidential ...

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that diplomatic efforts between Nigeria and the United States are yielding results amid recent tensions between both governments. This comes after US President Donald Trump alleged that Christianity in Nigeria was facing an “existential threat” from radical Islamist groups. ...

President Bola Tinubu has said that his government is taking Nigeria’s power sector reforms seriously. He recently revealed that the reforms are key because enhanced electricity supply directly affects the daily lives, jobs, education, and health of millions of Nigerians. Speaking while receiving a delegation from Siemens Energy, led by ...

Former Bayelsa State Governor Senator Henry Seriake Dickson has expressed concern over Nigeria’s electoral integrity. He recently warned that the increasing rate of vote manipulation and voter apathy pose serious threats to the country’s democracy. Speaking at the fifth anniversary lecture of First Daily newspaper, held in Abuja, with the ...

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has said that his government was not informed about the presence of foreign envoys in the state for activities related to the Museum of West African Art in Benin City. He recently expressed surprise over the envoys’ visit and later led the delegation on ...

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo on his re-election as Governor of Anambra State. He recently described the outcome as a resounding endorsement of his leadership and achievements over the past four years. In a press statement issued hours ago, President Tinubu revealed that Soludo’s overwhelming victory ...

Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has described Saturday’s governorship election as the best organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission in the state thus far. He recently had his say while speaking in Awka on Sunday after being declared the winner of the November 8 governorship election by INEC. Recall ...

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has asked the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Joash Amupitan, to address the alleged cases of vote buying during the Anambra governorship election. SERAP recently revealed that the cases of vote buying and undue influence should be referred to anti-corruption agencies for ...