FG Insists Census Non-Negotiable for National Planning
The Federal Government has reiterated that conducting a national population and housing census is non-negotiable, stressing that accurate data is fundamental to effective planning and sustainable development in Nigeria. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving the Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Aminu Yusuf, during a courtesy visit. […]
Malami Denies Arms Discovery, Rejects Terrorism Allegations
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has denied reports alleging that arms or ammunition were discovered in any residence linked to him, describing the claims as false and baseless. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Assistant on Media, Mohammed Bello Doka, Malami said the allegations were unsubstantiated and […]
Peace Deals With Bandits Dangerous — Atiku
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised government negotiations with bandits, warning that such arrangements often reward criminals, weaken security efforts, and fail to deliver lasting peace. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, Abubakar said bandits routinely violate peace agreements reached with government officials, making deterrence difficult and undermining public confidence. He argued that security […]
Lagos APC Questions Democratic Credentials of Obi, Atiku
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has renewed its criticism of Peter Obi and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, questioning their democratic credentials and alleging that neither has a record of commitment to Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggle. In a statement titled “Democracy Without Sacrifice: The Myth of Obi and Atiku,” the party argued that democracy is sustained through sacrifice, consistency, […]
Court Verdict: Nenadi Usman Takes Over as LP Chair
The Federal High Court in Abuja has recognised the Usman Nenadi-led executive of the Labour Party (LP), effectively removing Julius Abure as the party’s national chairman. In a judgment delivered by Justice Peter Lifu, the court relied on the April 4, 2025, Supreme Court verdict to declare Senator Nenadi Usman as the valid leader of […]
Federal Grand Jury Subpoenas Minnesota Officials Amid Legal Clash Over Immigration Enforcement Surge
As confrontations between federal officers and protesters over a large-scale immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota continued Wednesday, legal and political tensions surrounding the crackdown intensified. Federal prosecutors have issued grand jury subpoenas to the office of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and several other state and local officials as part of an investigation into whether they […]
Supreme Court Weighs Limits of Trump’s Authority to Remove Federal Reserve Officials
As President Donald Trump escalates his efforts to exert greater control over the Federal Reserve, the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday is set to consider a case that could define the limits of a president’s power to remove a sitting Fed governor. The dispute centers on Fed Governor Lisa Cook, a Democratic appointee whom Trump […]
Canada’s Prime Minister Carney Condemns Trump’s Greenland Push, Warns of Global ‘Rupture’
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday criticized President Donald Trump’s efforts to acquire Greenland, warning during a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos that the international community is entering a period of profound instability. Carney joined several allied leaders at the annual gathering in Switzerland in pushing back against Washington’s pressure campaign […]
Obi’s 2027 Ambition Hinges on Atiku — Ardo
The convener of the League of Northern Democrats, Umar Ardo, has suggested that Peter Obi may not secure the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket for 2027 unless former Vice President Atiku Abubakar voluntarily steps aside. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Tuesday, Ardo described Atiku as the undisputed front-runner for the ADC ticket, stating: “Well, the ADC, as it is currently constituted, if it goes for […]
Minister Idris: Nigerians Must Reject False Narratives
The Federal Government has called on Nigerians to actively promote a positive image of the country by rejecting false narratives and clearly communicating the nation’s progress. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja at the Nigeria Reputation Summit 2026, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, urged citizens and communication professionals to represent Nigeria with confidence and clarity. Idris highlighted […]
