Politics

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 ...

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, ...