Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed to Join ADC Amid PDP Leadership Crisis
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed and his supporters are set to formally join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Thursday, following a prolonged leadership crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Mohammed hinted at the defection on Tuesday while hosting ADC leaders, including former Secretary to the Government of the Federation Babachir Lawal, at the […]
Adelabu Denies Resignation Amid 2027 Governorship Speculation
Bolaji Tunji, special adviser on strategic communications to Bayo Adelabu, has denied circulating reports that the minister resigned to contest the 2027 Oyo governorship election. The clarification followed the viral circulation of a purported resignation letter on Tuesday, which Tunji said did not originate from Adelabu’s office. “He has not resigned. That letter of resignation […]
FG to Disburse Over ₦1bn Grants to MSMEs Under 2026 Natonal Awards
The Federal Government has announced plans to allocate over ₦1 billion to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) under the 2026 National MSME Awards, signalling a shift toward direct financial support for businesses. Senior Special Adviser to the President on Job Creation and MSMEs, Temitola Adekunle-Johnson, revealed the details during a briefing in Abuja on Tuesday. […]
FBI Calls Michigan Synagogue Attack ‘Hezbollah-Inspired Terrorism’
Federal authorities have identified a deadly attack on a synagogue in Michigan as an act of terrorism inspired by Hezbollah, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Officials said Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, a 41-year-old U.S. citizen originally from Lebanon, carried out the March 9 assault at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. Ghazali allegedly drove a […]
Oil Prices Swing as Trump Weighs Scaling Back Iran War Amid Hormuz Disruption
Oil prices fluctuated sharply at the close of a volatile month, driven by shifting signals from President Donald Trump and renewed attacks on shipping in the Gulf. U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate hovered near $103 per barrel after surging nearly 4% following an Iranian attack on a tanker in the Persian Gulf. Prices swung within […]
Iran Destroys U.S. AWACS Aircraft, Raising Concerns Over Air Surveillance Gaps
The destruction of a U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry by Iran has raised alarm among military analysts, who warn the loss could weaken America’s ability to detect and respond to aerial threats. Images circulating after the strike show the aircraft severely damaged, with its tail section apparently torn off. The plane was part of the […]
Tuggar Resigns, Joins Bauchi Governorship Race
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has resigned from his position to pursue his governorship ambition in Bauchi State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Tuggar, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), reportedly submitted his resignation on Monday, just hours before the deadline set by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for political appointees […]
Tax Filing Guide: What Nigerians Must Do To Avoid Penalties
Nigerian taxpayers are required to file their annual Personal Income Tax returns in compliance with the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 as the March 31 deadline takes effect. The obligation covers income earned in the previous year and applies even to individuals whose taxes were deducted under the Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) system. Who Must File Filing is […]
INEC Recognises Wike-Led PDP Faction, Confirms New Leadership
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially recognised the Nyesom Wike-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), confirming its newly elected leadership following the party’s National Convention in Abuja. The update, reflected on INEC’s official website on Monday, formalises the National Working Committee (NWC) returned through a consensus arrangement at the National Stadium […]
2027 Race Heats Up as Kwankwaso Joins ADC Coalition
Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has formally defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking a significant shift in Nigeria’s opposition politics ahead of the 2027 elections. Kwankwaso completed his registration at Gidan Kwankwasiyya, Miller Road, Bompai, Kano, where he received his membership card in the presence […]
