1. The reported American airstrikes conducted within Nigerian territory in Sokoto State targeted at ISIS fighters raise serious constitutional, legal, strategic and political questions that go to the core of Nigeria’s sovereignty and democratic governance. These questions are not matters of sentiment or politics; they are fundamental matters of...
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has stirred national debate after condemning what he described as the alleged forgery of President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform law, warning that any unauthorized changes to legislation passed by the National Assembly amount to a grave threat to Nigeria’s democracy. Atiku in a post...
Renowned cleric and spiritual leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has unveiled his prophetic outlook for 2026, painting a picture of a year he said will test Nigeria’s political stability, security framework and economic resolve. Speaking during a press briefing at his Lagos church on...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Lagos to usher in the Yuletide season, marking a festive return to the city he once governed. The President touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Saturday evening, following official visits to Bauchi and Borno states. He was warmly received...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Federal Government to immediately suspend the implementation of the 2025 tax laws, raising serious allegations that key provisions were altered after they were passed by the National Assembly. In a strongly worded statement issued on Saturday, ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi accused...
Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a ₦58.47 trillion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year, setting the stage for its presentation to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu. The approval was announced on Friday by the Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Mr. Tanimu Yakubu,...
Senate has confirmed the appointments of Oritsemeyiwa Amanorisewo Eyesan and Saidu Aliyu Mohammed as Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Nigeria’s two key petroleum regulators, marking a swift step in strengthening oversight of the oil and gas sector. At plenary, lawmakers approved Eyesan as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria...
All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the defection of Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a move the ruling party says further consolidates its political strength in the North Central zone. The announcement was made on Thursday by APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, during...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally approached the Senate, seeking approval to present the 2026 Appropriation Bill before a joint sitting of the National Assembly. The request was conveyed in a letter read by the Senate President during plenary, in which the President proposed Friday at 2:00 p.m. as...
Burkina Faso has released the detained Nigerian Air Force (NAF) pilots and crew following high-level diplomatic engagement between both countries, marking a significant boost in Nigeria–Burkina Faso relations. The release came after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu dispatched a powerful delegation to Ouagadougou, led by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs,...
Arewa Joint Initiative for Peace has condemned what it described as a coordinated smear campaign against the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, accusing the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) of engaging in divisive and unpatriotic conduct. Addressing a press conference in Kaduna on Tuesday, the group...
Rector, Benue State Polytechnic Ugbokolo Dr. Henry Ojobo has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing the Och’ Idoma, His Royal Majesty Agabaidu Dr. John Elaigwu Odogbo as Chancellor, Federal University Otuoke. The Och’ Idoma is a revered traditional ruler whose distinguished pedigree, depth of knowledge, and commitment to...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to Wednesday’s split judgment of the Supreme Court on the contentious declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing the ruling as a defining moment for Nigeria’s democracy while calling for urgent safeguards to prevent abuse of presidential emergency powers. In...
Concerned Nigerians under the banner of civil society groups and anti-graft advocates are set to stage a peaceful nationwide rally on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, demanding the immediate removal and investigation of the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed,...
Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have agreed to forge a proactive and forceful united front to put an end to the spread of military coups, terrorism and other forms of insecurity across the region. The decision taken in Abuja on...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved major federal interventions for the University of Jos (UNIJOS), including the establishment of a Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence, Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity, as part of efforts to reposition Nigerian universities for a technology-driven future. The President announced the interventions at the...
President Bola Tinubu has firmly dismissed claims that Nigeria is experiencing either a Christian or Muslim genocide, insisting that the country’s security challenges are rooted in terrorism and criminality, not religious persecution. The President stated this on Friday while declaring open the 8th Biennial Conference and Annual General Meeting...
Nigerian Vice President, Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of Mr. Alassane Ouattara for a fourth term in office as President of that country. Senator Shettima is expected to join other leaders across Africa and beyond to...
France has pledged deeper security cooperation with Nigeria as President Emmanuel Macron has said his country stands firmly with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in confronting the nation’s growing security threats. In a message posted on his X handle, Macron revealed that he had a direct conversation with President Tinubu,...
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna North have renewed their confidence in the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani following a strategic meeting held over the weekend. The gathering, convened by the State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Sadiq...