African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly criticised the £746 million agreement between the United Kingdom and the Federal Government of Nigeria, describing it as lopsided and tilted in favour of British economic interests. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party argued that the...
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Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has sharply criticised the Federal Government following Nigeria’s ranking in the latest Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2026, accusing the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of failing to protect citizens amid worsening insecurity. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong,...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed confidence that the long-standing relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom will continue to flourish, as he delivered a landmark speech at a state banquet held in his honour at Windsor Castle. Speaking on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the Nigerian leader described the...
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged King Charles III to use the state visit by President Bola Tinubu “to raise concerns about the serious and continuing violations of human rights and the shrinking civic space in Nigeria.” President Tinubu’s visit to the United Kingdom is expected to...
King Charles III and Queen Camilla welcomed President Tinubu and First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu at Datchet Road in Windsor on March 18, 2026, marking the start of his two-day state visit to the United Kingdom.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has directed all political appointees under his administration who intend to contest elective offices in the forthcoming 2027 general elections to resign their appointments on or before March 31, 2026. The directive is pursuant to the provisions of Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act,...
Nigeria’s Minister for Mines prides himself on his recent re-election as Chairman of the newly formed Africa Minerals Strategy Group, established by African Ministers of Minerals and Mining to foster cooperation among African nations in the development of critical minerals. Minister Alake is a former journalist and close friend of...
The recent multiple bombings in Maiduguri, resulting in at least 23 deaths and injuring more than 100 people, are another incontrovertible piece of evidence of the inability of the APC-led federal government to curb the growing insecurity in the country. National Publicity Secretary of PDP, Comrade Ini Ememobong, stated...
Nigeria’s ongoing economic and governance reforms under the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu are strengthening global confidence in the country and opening new opportunities for trade, investment, and international cooperation, the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said. The Minister spoke on Sunday in London...
The last time a Nigerian leader paid a state visit to the United Kingdom, seventy percent of Nigeria’s current population were not yet born. That 1989 visit by military President Ibrahim Babangida went as expected – a grand event hosted by Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Thirty-seven years later...
President Bola Tinubu will land at the airport on March 17, 2026 to begin a historic State Visit that will showcase to the world the unique bond that exists between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. When the formalities of the visit begin on March 18, President Tinubu, in the...
Academics from tertiary institutions across Plateau State have launched a political platform aimed at mobilising intellectual and grassroots support for Governor Caleb Mutfwang and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. The platform, known as Plateau Academics for Mutfwang–Tinubu 2027, was unveiled during a gathering of...
Senate has confirmed the appointment of Taiwo Oyedele as a minister-designate under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, announced the confirmation after lawmakers cleared the nominee through a voice vote at the Committee of the Whole. Oyedele is expected to replace Mrs Doris...
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has directed the immediate introduction of a hybrid payment system at airport access gates across Nigeria following the suspension of the full cashless payment arrangement. The decision comes after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu earlier ordered the suspension of the cashless access...
Women in Akwa Ibom state have thrown their weight behind the reelection bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office. This was at the celebration of the 2026 International Women’s Day held in Uyo the State capital, which was attended by the First Lady of...
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has condemned the latest terrorist attack on Ngoshe community in Borno State, describing the incident as tragic and unacceptable. In a post on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, Obi said he received the news of the attack with deep...
Nigeria’s opposition party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has sharply criticised the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing it of poor governance and what it described as unprecedented confusion in the implementation of national budgets. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party alleged...
Vice President Kashim Shettima, has said the implementation of new tax reforms will eliminate the burden of multiple levies and charges on small businesses and low-income earners in Nigeria, thereby helping to reduce poverty. Shettima noted that the planning and implementation of the tax reforms were carefully designed to improve...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, have tasked the newly elected Kaduna State Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) with the responsibility of delivering no fewer than two million votes for President Bola Tinubu and the governor in...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed strong confidence in his political appeal, saying Nigerians would support him massively if he decides to contest the 2027 presidential election. Wike made the declaration on Monday during a media chat with selected journalists, where he spoke about...