Politics

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, did not need his permission to defect to the All Progressives Congress. He, however, noted that the move does not guarantee an automatic win in 2027, and Nigerians have been reacting. ...

The Ogun State Government has confirmed that the remains of two persons who died in the road accident involving world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, have been deposited at the Livewell Mortuary in Sagamu. Recall that the fatal crash occurred on Monday along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, within the Makun axis ...

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Nyesom Wike, has said the Peoples Democratic Party would collapse if he were to defect to the All Progressives Congress. He recently had his say during his end-of-year media chat in Port Harcourt, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, he remains ...

Former Governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun, has sympathised with world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, following his involvement in a road accident along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State. He recently expressed his sympathy in a statement signed by his media aide, Lanre Akinwale, and Nigerians have been reacting. ...

President Bola Tinubu has approved the cancellation of a substantial portion of the debts owed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to the Federation Account. FG recently wiped off about $1.42bn and N5.57tn after a reconciliation of records between both parties. In the section headed “Recovery from NNPC Ltd ...

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has denied claims that he promised President Bola Tinubu that he would hold down the Peoples Democratic Party ahead of the 2027 presidential election. This comes after Seyi Makinde accused Wike of promising Tinubu that he would wreck the opposition party ...

The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Bayo Ojulari, has assured Nigerians that ongoing price competition in the downstream petroleum sector will ultimately benefit consumers. He recently had his say while speaking to journalists after briefing President Bola Tinubu in Lagos. According to him, the ...

Vice President Kashim Shettima has described marital unions as fundamental pillars of Nigeria’s long-term national development. He recently revealed that strong families nurture the values that will guarantee national cohesion, stability and progress. According to him, marriage is not just a personal milestone but a vital social institution that strengthens ...

President Bola Tinubu has vowed to resolve the political feud between the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, and Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State. He recently had his say while speaking in Makurdi at the wedding reception of Deborah and Samuel Akume, son of the ...

United States President Donald Trump has warned that more military attacks will follow if Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists continue killing Christians in Nigeria. He recently disclosed that he personally ordered recent deadly strikes against the group in the country’s North-West region. According to him, U.S. forces carried out numerous perfect ...

Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has said that the country provided the United States with intelligence on jihadists before the Christmas Day strikes by US forces. Recall that Trump recently ordered an attack on Islamic State militants in the Northwest of the country. Speaking to ChannelsTV, Tuggar disclosed that he ...

The Presidency has dismissed reports suggesting that President Bola Tinubu is planning to sack his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila. Recall that reports recently revealed that FG is set to replace Gbajabiamila with his Principal Private Secretary, Hakeem Muri-Okunola. According to the Special Adviser to the President on Information and ...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the Christmas Eve explosion at a mosque in Gamboru Market, Maiduguri. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, recently had his say via a press statement, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, the incident is a disturbing reflection of Nigeria’s ...

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has sent Christmas greetings to Christians in Nigeria and in the diaspora. He recently reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to religious freedom, peaceful coexistence and national unity. According to him, Christmas is a season of reflection, compassion and renewal, and the ...

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said that the Federal Government is deploying additional tactical teams to the area attacked by terrorists in Maiduguri. He recently revealed that this will help to track down and apprehend those responsible, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking via a press statement on Thursday, he condemned ...

Former Senate President and the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has said that the PDP national leadership is not contemplating any caretaker committee arrangement. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and Nigerians have been reacting. ...

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged Nigerians to reject any tax law that is distorted or falsified. The group recently emphasized the importance of inclusivity and fairness in the formulation of fiscal policies, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to NLC President Joe Ajaero, laws affecting workers must be ...

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government have finalised discussions on the renegotiation of the 2009 agreement. Reports have said that the new deal will become effective next January, and Nigerians have been reacting. The Chairman of the University of Lagos, UNILAG Branch of ASUU, Prof. ...

Senior Advocates of Nigeria, SANs, have shared reasons why the Federal Government should not proceed with its plan to commence the enforcement of new tax laws from January 1, 2026. They recently revealed that the commencement would amount to an affront on the rule of law, despite alleged post-passage alterations ...

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry sat on the ground when their beloved dog needed surgery, their former vet has said.​​ The vet, Professor Noel Fitzpatrick, recently recounted his experience treating one of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s dogs during an interview with The Times. According to him, he suddenly ...