Tinubu Seeks Time to Verify ₦4tr Power Debt, Vows Transparent Resolution
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appealed to power generation companies (GenCos) to allow the Federal Government additional time to verify and validate over ₦4 trillion in outstanding debts, assuring that his administration is committed to resolving the liquidity crisis threatening Nigeria’s power sector. The President made the appeal on Friday during a meeting with members […]
PDP Actively Courts Peter Obi, Former Members Ahead of 2027 — Prof. Jerry Gana
Founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Minister of Information, Professor Jerry Gana, has confirmed that the party is engaging in strategic discussions with former members including Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi as part of its efforts to rebuild a strong coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on AIT’s Focus Nigeria on Friday, Gana disclosed […]
Sudan’s Islamists Eye Return to Power as Military Alliance Deepens Amid War
Sudan’s once-dominant Islamist movement is maneuvering for a political resurgence by aligning itself with the military amid the country’s ongoing civil war, according to senior figures within the group. Rooted in the former ruling National Congress Party (NCP), the movement has deployed fighters to support the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and is reportedly backing a […]
Thailand Rejects International Mediation, Demands Cambodia Cease Fire as Border Conflict Escalates
Thailand has rejected international offers to mediate its intensifying border conflict with Cambodia, instead calling for direct bilateral talks and demanding that Cambodian forces cease their attacks, the Thai Foreign Ministry said Friday. The fighting—centered along a long-disputed stretch of border—has now entered a second day, with heavy artillery exchanged across multiple hotspots. At least […]
Hong Kong Issues Arrest Warrants for 19 Overseas Activists in National Security Crackdown
Hong Kong’s national security police have issued arrest warrants for 19 pro-democracy activists based overseas, accusing them of subversion under Beijing’s sweeping national security law enacted in 2020. The announcement marks the largest coordinated action against individuals abroad since the law was introduced. Authorities claim the activists are involved in organizing or participating in the […]
PDP Will Give APC a Tough Battle in 2027 — Gov Bala Mohammed
Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum and Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has vowed that the party will present a formidable challenge to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Thursday during the opening session of the PDP’s 101st National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, Governor Mohammed said the party has shown […]
Kwankwaso: Tinubu Prioritising South at North’s Expense
Former Kano State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has criticised the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as the uneven distribution of national resources, alleging that the northern region is being systematically sidelined in federal allocations and development initiatives. Speaking in Kano on Thursday during the State Stakeholders’ Dialogue on the 2025 Constitutional […]
Nentawe Yilwatda Emerges APC National Chairman, Vows Bold Reforms
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has been elected the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC). Yilwatda’s nomination came from Governor Hope Uzodimma, Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, and was seconded by House of Representatives Speaker Abbas Tajudeen. His election was […]
PDP Sets National Convention for Nov 15 in Ibadan
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially scheduled its elective National Convention to hold from Saturday, November 15 to Sunday, November 16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State. The decision was announced in an 11-point communiqué issued at the end of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on Thursday in Abuja. Delivering the communiqué, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, stated that all […]
FG Deploys Treasury Officers to Protect Donor Funds, Urges Discipline
The Federal Government has deployed select Treasury Officers from across Nigeria to oversee over 40 donor-funded projects, charging them with strict adherence to financial discipline, transparency, and innovation in managing public and borrowed funds. The directive was issued at a retreat organized by the Federal Projects Financial Management Department (FPFMD) in Abuja, where the Acting Accountant-General of the Federation (AGoF), Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, underscored […]
