Nigerian Youth Condemn Politicians’ Exploitation, Demand Inclusion
Nigerian youths have raised concerns over what they describe as the persistent exploitation of young people by politicians, mobilised during elections only to be sidelined once power is secured. The statement was made by Aliyu Bin Abbas, President of the National Youth Alliance (NYA), on Monday during the inauguration of NYA chairmen from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory […]
DHQ Confirms Coup Plot Against Tinubu
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that some officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces plotted to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, marking an official admission of the alleged coup attempt first reported in October 2025. The confirmation followed months of speculation after the Federal Government abruptly cancelled the military parade scheduled for October 1, 2025, to […]
Atiku’s Son Says Tinubu Unstoppable in 2027
Abba Atiku, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has declared that his father has no chance of defeating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Abba made the statement on Monday in Yola, Adamawa State, while completing his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He obtained his party membership card at Gwadabawa […]
Tinubu Arrives Ankara for State Visit, Set to Meet Erdogan
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Ankara, the capital of the Republic of Turkiye, on a State visit. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to Onanuga, the president’s aircraft touched down at precisely 9.03 pm local time at the Ankara […]
2027: Ganduje Confirms APC Ticket for Abba Yusuf
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Umar Abdullahi Ganduje, has assured Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, that all aspirants seeking the party’s governorship ticket ahead of the 2027 elections have agreed to step down in his favour. Ganduje gave the assurance on Monday in Kano while formally welcoming Governor Yusuf […]
Israel Launches Large-Scale Gaza Operation to Recover Final Hostage as Ceasefire Talks Advance
Israel said Sunday that its military has begun a “large-scale operation” in Gaza to locate and recover the remains of the last hostage held in the territory, as the United States and other mediators press Israel and Hamas to advance to the next phase of their ceasefire agreement. The announcement came as Israel’s Cabinet convened […]
Obama and Clinton Condemn Minnesota Violence After Death of Alex Pretti, Urge Americans to Speak Out
Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton on Sunday condemned the unrest in Minnesota following the killing of Alex Pretti, describing the moment as a critical test for American values and calling on the public to speak up and take action. Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama said Pretti’s death was a “heartbreaking […]
CBN Steps In to Fix Cash Shortage via ATM Controls
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced plans to introduce new regulations aimed at improving the efficiency of debit card issuance and Automated Teller Machine (ATM) operations across the country. The CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed this through his Special Adviser, Fatai Karim, at an event held over the weekend. He said the new […]
Tinubu Departs for Turkey on State Visit to Boost Bilateral Ties
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Monday, January 26, for a state visit to the Republic of Turkey as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between both countries. The visit, according to a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, is aimed […]
₦128bn Scandal: SERAP Drags Power Minister, NBET to Court
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc. (NBET) over their alleged failure to account for ₦128 billion in missing or diverted public funds. SERAP disclosed this in a statement on Sunday signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, […]
