Politics

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has urged Nigerians to embrace unity and religious harmony as the 2026 Ramadan and Lenten seasons begin. He recently had his say via his goodwill message to Muslims and Christians marking the commencement of the fasting periods. According to him, he can only encourage adherents ...

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to embrace unity and peace. This comes as Muslims across the country begin the Ramadan fast, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, the sacred period definitely offers an opportunity for spiritual reflection, and he can only urge citizens to uphold forgiveness and ...

Former Kaduna lawmaker, Shehu Sani, has hailed the recent security collaboration between Nigeria and the United States. He recently had his say on Wednesday during an appearance on Channels Television, following the arrival of American military personnel in Nigeria. According to him, the country cannot afford to reject external assistance ...

Former Cross River State Resident Electoral Commissioner and lawyer, Mike Igini, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to reject the newly passed Electoral Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026. He recently had his say during an interview on Arise Television, following the passage of the bill by the Nigerian Senate ...

The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has blasted the reckless driving habits of some truck operators plying the Sango–Ota corridor. This comes following a fatal accident at the Ota Toll Gate area that claimed seven lives, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, the loss of innocent lives due ...

President Bola Tinubu has urged traditional and religious leaders to take greater responsibility in the fight against preventable diseases. He recently had his say while addressing the National Summit of Traditional and Religious Leaders on Health and Well-Being, held at the State House, Abuja. According to him, the gathering is ...

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has called for immediate and coordinated security measures to protect the communities of Ira, Inaja, and Aho in the Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State. This comes following a threatening letter allegedly dropped at Ira market, vowing to strike anytime soon. In ...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned transport unions saddled with delivery of the logistics for Saturday’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council elections to adhere strictly to the agreed arrangements. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, recently had his say at a meeting with leaders of transport unions in ...

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has defended his defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He recently had his say while addressing thousands of supporters at the 2026 Grand Rally held at Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano. According to him, the decision was ...

The Senator representing Kogi Central, Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has alleged that her name was omitted from the attendance register of the Senate Committee on North Central Development Commission (NCDC). She recently had her say while speaking to the press, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to her, there have been ...

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has approved cash rewards totalling over ₦450 million for athletes and officials of Team Ogun. This comes following the state’s performance at the just-concluded National Sports Festival, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, Ogun finishing second overall with 239 medals is the state’s ...

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticized the abandonment of the National Grid by the Presidential Villa. He recently described the gross neglect of the grid as a failure to lead by example, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, it is very disappointing that after more than two ...

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has issued a stern warning to Nigerians and election officials regarding the 2027 elections. He recently had his say via a press statement, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, anyone attempting to subvert the people’s mandate will face legal consequences and will be ...

The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has asked Nasir El-Rufai to forward any evidence in his possession on the alleged procurement of a toxic chemical to the Department of State Services for investigation. This followed a petition addressed to the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, in which El-Rufai ...

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has asked the Office of the National Security Adviser to clarify information available to opposition figures regarding the alleged procurement of a toxic chemical substance. He recently had his say via his social media handle, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, there ...

Senate leader Opeyemi Bamidele has said that Nigeria does not yet have the technical and power infrastructure required to sustain compulsory real-time electronic transmission of election results across the country. He recently had his say via a press statement by his directorate of media and public affairs, and Nigerians have ...

The Federal Ministry of Education has reaffirmed its commitment to working with state governments to guarantee access to quality education for every Nigerian child. This was recently revealed via a press statement signed by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, the initiative ...

The Adamawa Government has wrapped up arrangements to receive President Bola Tinubu for a one-day official visit to the state on Monday. Mr James Iliya, Commissioner, Ministry of Information and Strategy, recently had his say via a press statement, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, Tinubu’s visit would ...

A coalition of Niger Delta groups has publicly called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to order an immediate investigation into former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai over alleged comments suggesting a breach of national security. The coalition recently revealed that El Rufai’s statement about an individual tapping the phone of ...

The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Dr Yunusa Tanko, has issued a rallying call to supporters in Akwa Ibom State. He recently urged them to organize and channel their energies into the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the political vehicle for victory in the 2027 general elections. Emphasizing ...