Politics

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has come out to appreciate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the continuous execution of the tax credit projects in the state. He recently had his say while inspecting the 49-kilometre Eiyenkorin–Afon– Ojoku–Offa–Odo-Otin road project under construction, praising the pace and quality of work done. Speaking ...

Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has urged governments at all levels in Nigeria to adopt a more proactive approach to disaster management. This is coming following the recent flood disaster in Yola, Adamawa State, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking via a press statement, ...

A meeting between the nurses and the Minister of Labour, Muhammadu Dingyadi, on Tuesday, ended in a deadlock. This was due to the absence of key stakeholders, including the Minister of Health and the Head of Civil Service, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking to the press, the National Chairman ...

Peter Obi’s media aide, Valentine Obienyem, has blasted reports linking his principal to a coup plot aimed at removing President Bola Tinubu from office. He recently described the report as “lunacy dressed in propaganda,” and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking via a press statement, titled “Coup Plot Allegation: A Dangerous ...

Son of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, Bashir El-Rufai, has said that Peter Obi would be more likely to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. He recently revealed that Obi stands a better chance of defeating BAT than Atiku Abubakar. Speaking via a post on his X ...

The Federal Government has urged the striking health workers, especially the nurses, to call off the ongoing strike. FG recently revealed that the contentious issues can be resolved through negotiations. Speaking while briefing State House correspondents, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Alli Pate, shared that the ...

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has said that his principal deserves a re-election like the late Muhammadu Buhari. He recently urged Northern politicians to wait for their turn just as the South waited during the tenure of the late president. Speaking during ...

The Federal Government has said that the charcoal trade is a massive threat to forest sustainability and livelihood in Nigeria. FG recently revealed that the poorly regulated nature of the trade has led to severe environmental consequences across the country. Speaking during the opening of a one-day stakeholders’ dialogue on ...

A two-time member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council, Abduljabbar Rufai, has said that the party is currently in active talks with former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to bring him back ahead of the 2027 general elections. He recently revealed that the move aligns with ...

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has hailed the latest defectors to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Recall that former governorship candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), who is also a deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Hon. Abiodun Akinlade, ...

A media side to President Bola Tinubu, Daniel Bwala, has described the coalition party as insignificant. He recently revealed that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) consists of no more than 13 politicians. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Bwala shared that the coalition is obviously being driven by a few ...

One of Peter Rufai’s daughters, Confidence, has come out to explain why her father’s illness was kept private. She recently revealed that the decision reflected his strong love for a quiet life. Speaking during a “Night of Tributes” organised by Segun Odegbami and sponsored by Air Peace’s Chairman, Allen Onyema, ...

The Senate has given the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Bayo Ojulari, 3 weeks to respond to queries raised in audit reports covering 2017 to 2023, over the alleged unaccounted sum of N210trn. The directive was recently issued by the Senate Committee on Public ...

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, has urged politicians from the Northern Region to wait until 2031 to contest for president. He recently hailed the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation for providing a platform where Nigerians and the government can rub minds to improve governance, ...

The African Democratic Congress has said that it rejected huge financial inducements intended to make it withdraw from its role in Nigeria’s opposition coalition. The party recently reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to safeguarding the country’s democracy. Speaking during the ADC National Executive Committee meeting held in Abuja, ADC founder and ...

The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Bayo Ojulari, has requested more time to review the 19 audit queries over the unaccounted sum of N210trn saga. He recently revealed that he needs more time to conduct a proper investigation that will reveal the truth of ...

A former Gombe State Governor, Ibrahim Dankwambo, has said that Gombe State will remain a PDP party. He recently reaffirmed the party’s resilience and relevance ahead of future elections, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking during an extended PDP stakeholders’ meeting held in Gombe, he declared that the state is ...

President Bola Tinubu has said that the Super Falcons have inspired millions of Nigerians across the country. He recently revealed that the female players have proven to young girls that their dreams are valid and achievable. Speaking during a reception in honour of the players and the coaching crew at ...

Political Economist, Prof. Pat Utomi, has said that Nigeria needs to revalidate or scrap the Band A power supply strategy. He recently expressed his concern over the extortion, insisting that the strategy is currently “reaping off” Nigerians. Speaking at a recent news conference on the “state of the nation” in ...

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has backed President Bola Tinubu and Governor Biodun Oyebanji ahead of the 2027 general elections, despite being a member of the opposition. He recently declared his “unreserved” support for the second-term bids of the president and the Ekiti State governor. Speaking at a ...