Wike: Zoning PDP Presidential Ticket to the North in 2027 Will Backfire
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has criticized the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for considering zoning its 2027 presidential ticket to the North, arguing that the party would fail if the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) selects a candidate from the South. Speaking during a media chat on Monday, Wike expressed concerns that […]
FG Rolls Out Medipool to Make Medicines More Affordable
The Federal Government has launched Medipool, a new group purchasing organisation (GPO) designed to reduce the cost of essential medicines and medical consumables across Nigeria. The initiative was among key decisions made at Monday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, chaired by President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja. Speaking to journalists, Coordinating Minister of Health […]
Tinubu Swears in Two INEC Commissioners, Yakubu Dismisses Sack Rumors
President Bola Tinubu swore in two newly appointed commissioners to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday, while INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu dismissed rumors about his removal, reaffirming his position in office. Yakubu made this clarification after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, stating that the speculation regarding his […]
FG Unveils Pilot Reforms to Fix Nigeria’s Power Sector
The Federal Government has launched a bold plan to reform Nigeria’s ailing electricity distribution sector, starting with a pilot overhaul of two of the country’s worst-performing Distribution Companies (DisCos). Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, announced the initiative following a strategic meeting in Abuja with officials from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), where a […]
CBN Cautions Nigerians Against Fraudulent Contracts, Loans, and Grants
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a stern warning to Nigerians about individuals and groups falsely claiming to represent the bank in offering contracts, loans, grants, and intervention funds. In a statement released on Tuesday, Hakama Sidi Ali, the acting director of corporate communications at the CBN, reiterated the warning first issued on […]
PDP Appoints Saraki to Lead Reconciliation Ahead of NEC Meeting
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has named former Senate President Bukola Saraki as the head of a newly constituted reconciliation committee, in a bid to address deepening internal rifts ahead of its crucial National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting slated for the end of May. The move was agreed upon during a high-level meeting on Sunday […]
Netanyahu Denies Ceasefire Deal Despite Expected Release of U.S.-Israeli Hostage by Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Monday that no ceasefire or prisoner exchange agreement had been reached with Hamas, even as the group prepared to release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander in what it called a goodwill gesture toward U.S. President Donald Trump. Alexander, believed to be the last surviving U.S. citizen held in Gaza, is […]
Trump to Sign Executive Order Tying U.S. Drug Prices to Lowest Global Rates
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he will sign an executive order aimed at slashing prescription drug prices by pegging them to the lowest rates paid by other wealthy nations—a move he framed as long-overdue economic justice for American consumers. Posting on Truth Social, Trump said the order, set to be signed Monday morning, […]
Hamas to Release US-Israeli Captive Amid Direct Ceasefire Talks with U.S.
Hamas announced on Sunday that it will release Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old Israeli soldier and dual U.S. citizen held captive in Gaza, as part of an effort to advance ceasefire negotiations and resume humanitarian aid to the besieged territory. In an official statement, the Palestinian group confirmed it is now engaged in direct talks with […]
CSO Demands EFCC Probe into Alleged N70bn Fraud Under Matawalle’s Tenure
The Zamfara Anti-Corruption and Security Watchdog has called for an immediate investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) into alleged mismanagement of funds during the tenure of former governor Bello Matawalle. This demand comes as protests and calls for the EFCC to investigate Matawalle have gained momentum, particularly now that he serves as […]
