Tinubu Orders Appointees Eyeing 2027 Polls to Resign by March 31
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed all political appointees under his administration who intend to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign their positions on or before March 31, 2026. The directive affects ministers, ministers of state, special advisers, senior special assistants, special assistants, personal assistants, directors-general, and chief executive officers of federal government agencies, commissions, […]
FIFA Rejects NFF Petition Against DR Congo; Appeal Underway
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says FIFA has rejected its petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) over claims that the team fielded ineligible players during the 2025 World Cup playoffs. In a statement on Tuesday, NFF General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi said the federation is “not satisfied with the decision” and has already […]
Soludo Sworn in for Second Term as Anambra Governor
Governor Chukwuma Soludo has been officially sworn in for a second term as the leader of Anambra State. The inauguration ceremony was held on Tuesday at the newly renovated Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, where he took the oath of office alongside his deputy, Onyeka Ibezim. In his inaugural address, Soludo pledged to consolidate on […]
Tinubu’s Reforms Key to Nigeria’s Long-Term Stability — Gbajabiamila
Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President, has said the reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are designed to secure Nigeria’s long-term stability despite short-term challenges. Gbajabiamila made the remarks on Tuesday at the State House while receiving leaders of Working People United (WOPU), noting that the administration’s policies are focused on addressing […]
FG Declares March 19–20 Public Holidays for Eid-el-Fitr
The federal government has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The announcement was made by the Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior, in a statement on Tuesday. Eid-el-Fitr marks the conclusion of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Tunji-Ojo congratulated Muslims on completing the period of fasting and urged […]
Adeleke Backs Tinubu’s 2027 Bid Amid Osun Political Crisis
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed his support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027, pledging to actively work for the President’s second-term ambition. The governor said the ongoing crisis over control of local government areas in Osun State would not affect his endorsement, stressing that his political disagreements at the […]
Moscow Hit by Widespread Mobile Internet Blackouts as Russia Tightens Controls
Residents of Moscow are facing a significant disruption to daily life as widespread mobile internet outages grip the city, part of a broader tightening of digital controls by the Russian government. Authorities have framed the restrictions as necessary for national security, citing the threat of Ukrainian drone attacks. While other regions of Russia have experienced […]
Israel Claims Senior Iranian Official Ali Larijani Killed in Tehran Strike
Israel’s defense minister Israel Katz said Tuesday that Ali Larijani, head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, was killed in an overnight Israeli strike on Tehran. In a statement, Katz said Larijani and a senior Basij commander were “eliminated” during the operation, linking the strike to Israel’s broader campaign against Iran’s leadership. He added that […]
Trump Suggests U.S. Takeover of Cuba as Nationwide Blackout Deepens Crisis
President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States could “take over” Cuba, as the island grapples with a nationwide power outage triggered by the collapse of its electrical grid amid an ongoing U.S.-imposed oil blockade. Speaking at the White House, Trump suggested the U.S. could assume control of the country, describing Cuba as “a […]
Tinubu Swears in Oyedele, Tasks Him on Fiscal Reforms and Economic Growth
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday swore in Dr Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, charging him to consolidate Nigeria’s financial stability and drive accelerated economic growth. The President said the appointment was deliberate, citing Oyedele’s role in rewriting Nigeria’s tax policy framework and his strong track record in fiscal reform. He described […]
