Airport Parking Row: Keyamo Demands Apology From Obi
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has demanded a public apology from former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, over the recent clamping of his vehicle at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Keyamo, who ordered an internal investigation into Obi’s claim that his vehicle was […]
Atiku Tells Tinubu: Sign Audit Bill in Seven Days or Resign
Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has given President Bola Ahmed Tinubu a seven-day ultimatum to act on the Federal Audit Service Bill in accordance with constitutional provisions or resign from office. In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku accused […]
ADC: El-Rufai’s Detention Aimed at Silencing Opposition
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of orchestrating the continued detention of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to weaken the opposition ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, alleged that the Federal Government had no intention of releasing El-Rufai before the elections because […]
2027: APC Renominates Shettima as Tinubu’s Running Mate.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has retained Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 presidential election, ending months of speculation over a possible change to the party’s ticket. The ruling party unveiled Shettima in Abuja on Friday during the submission of the completed nomination forms of President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima to the APC National Working Committee (NWC) for […]
Oyo Pupils, Teachers Freed After 56 Days in Captivity
For the first time in 56 days, families in Oriire celebrated instead of praying for a miracle as security operatives rescued all pupils, students and teachers abducted from three schools in Oyo State. The Presidency said the victims were freed following sustained security operations that also foiled attempts by the kidnappers to secure the release of one […]
U.S.-Iran Exchange of Strikes Raises Fears for Fragile Middle East Ceasefire
The United States launched a fresh round of airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, prompting Tehran to retaliate with missile attacks targeting several U.S.-allied countries in the Middle East, escalating tensions and placing a fragile ceasefire agreement under renewed strain. The latest exchange marked one of the most significant escalations since the interim agreement aimed at […]
Labour Begins Leadership Race to Replace Keir Starmer as UK Prime Minister
The race to succeed Prime Minister Keir Starmer is officially underway after the Labour Party opened nominations to choose its next leader following Starmer’s announcement that he intends to step down. The winner of the contest will inherit leadership of the governing Labour Party, which commands a strong majority in Parliament, and will become the […]
IGP Demands Global Action on Rising Security Threats
Inspector General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, has called for stronger global collaboration among law enforcement agencies to improve security and address emerging threats facing countries worldwide. Disu made the call during the Fifth United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit (UNCOPS 2026), held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from July 7 to […]
Zamfara Govt. Extends Maternity Leave to Six Months
The Zamfara State Government has approved a six-month maternity leave for female civil servants as part of efforts to promote exclusive breastfeeding and improve maternal and child health outcomes. The State Head of Service, Yakubu Haidara, announced the approval on Thursday in Gusau while receiving a delegation from Civil Society–Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria. The […]
El-Rufai Was on Medical Consultation, Not Political Meeting — Aide
Muyiwa Adekeye, media aide to former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai, has rejected allegations by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) that his principal violated a court order during a visit to the National Hospital, Abuja. In a statement on Thursday, Adekeye described the ICPC’s claim that the medical visit was […]
