Adelabu Denies Quitting Oyo 2027 Governorship Race
The immediate past Minister of Power and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Adebayo Adelabu, has denied reports that he has withdrawn from the 2027 governorship race. Adelabu’s aide, Femi Awogboro, made the clarification in a statement, describing reports of the former minister’s withdrawal as misleading. Awogboro said Adelabu had neither abandoned his ambition […]
Tinubu Orders Forensic Audit to Uncover Payroll Fraud
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive forensic audit of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) and all Federal Government agencies amid concerns over ghost workers, payroll fraud and weaknesses in government control systems. The President directed the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, to oversee and coordinate the exercise. According to a […]
ADC: We Don’t Need Coalition to Defeat APC in 2027
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared that it does not need a coalition to win the 2027 general elections and defeat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, stated this on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. Abdullahi said the ADC initially sought to build a broad opposition coalition to make it […]
Presidency Hits Atiku Over Border Reopening Promise
The Presidency has challenged former Vice-President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, over his pledge to reopen Nigeria’s land borders if elected president in 2027. In a statement issued on Friday, Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, said the Federal Government had already reopened most of the country’s […]
2027: Ogun APC Disowns Hunye, Backs Yayi for Governorship
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State has disowned former governorship aspirant Abayomi Hunye, who is challenging the candidacy of the party’s flag bearer, Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi. Hunye had last weekend declared that he remained in the 2027 governorship race and unveiled his running mate, […]
Norway’s King Harald V Dies at 89, Son Haakon Ascends to Throne
King Harald V of Norway, Europe’s oldest monarch and a widely respected figure who led the Norwegian royal family through more than three decades of social and economic change, has died at the age of 89. The Norwegian royal palace said Harald died at the National Hospital in Oslo on Friday at 6:35 a.m. local […]
Haiti Police Face Scrutiny After Kenscoff Gang Attack Kills 47, Leaves More Than 50 Kidnapped
Haiti’s National Police are facing growing criticism over their response to a deadly gang assault on Kenscoff, where 47 people were killed, more than 50 others kidnapped and thousands forced from their homes. Police spokesperson Garry Desrosiers faced questions from journalists Thursday over why security forces failed to prevent the attack on the once relatively […]
2027: Atiku Vows to Reopen Nigeria’s Land Borders
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has pledged to reopen Nigeria’s land borders if elected president in the 2027 general election. Atiku said prolonged border restrictions had weakened legitimate transborder commerce, driven many young entrepreneurs out of business and worsened unemployment, with wider implications for security and economic development. He made […]
Otti: ABSU ASUU Strike Was Avoidable
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has apologised for the recent strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Abia State University (ABSU) chapter, describing the industrial action as avoidable. Otti spoke on Thursday at a public lecture organised as part of activities marking the 35th anniversary of the creation of Abia State. The event, held at the International Conference Centre, […]
Tinubu Swears in Enitan as New Head of Civil Service
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoCSF). The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday, marking Enitan’s formal assumption of leadership of the federal civil service. President Tinubu administered the oath of office on Enitan barely a week after announcing his […]
