Ozigbo Predicts Labour Party’s End Amid Growing Defections
Valentine Ozigbo, a prominent supporter of Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has predicted a mass exodus from the party, stating that LP is nearing its end. In an interview on Arise TV, Ozigbo, who recently defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), claimed that the LP is […]
U.S. Appeals Court Blocks Trump Administration’s Effort to End Migrant Parole Protections
A federal appeals court on Monday rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to terminate a temporary legal status program benefiting hundreds of thousands of migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, preserving protections granted under former President Joe Biden. The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston declined to stay an earlier ruling by District […]
Makinde Reshuffles Cabinet, Reassigns Five Commissioners
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced a cabinet reshuffle, reassigning key commissioners across ministries. In a statement issued Monday and signed by his Chief of Staff, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, the governor approved the following changes: Barr. Seun Ashamu, Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, moves to the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources. […]
Court Adjourns N500m Suit Against Wike, Others Over Arrest of Vulnerable FCT Residents
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday adjourned until May 29 the hearing of a suit filed by vulnerable FCT residents—including scavengers, beggars, and petty traders—against Minister Nyesom Wike and others over alleged human rights violations. Justice James Omotosho granted the adjournment after the plaintiffs’ counsel, Adamu Mahmood, sought more time to file a […]
Atiku Should Accept It’s Not His Destiny to Lead Nigeria—Bwala
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has advised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to reconsider his political ambitions, suggesting it may not be his destiny to lead Nigeria. Speaking on TVC’s Politics Hangout on Monday, Bwala pointed to Atiku’s six unsuccessful attempts at the presidency and urged him to seek other ways […]
Reps Working to Back Renewable Energy Policy with Law—Speaker Abbas
Speaker of the House of Representatives Abbas Tajudeen says the parliament is working to provide legal backing for the federal government’s renewable energy policy to accelerate Nigeria’s transition to clean energy. Abbas spoke on Monday in Lagos at the first legislative conference and expo on renewable energy in Nigeria, organised by the House Committee on […]
Trump Rules Out Third Term, Reaffirms Commitment to Two-Term Presidency
US President Donald Trump has dismissed mounting speculation about a possible third term in office, stating unequivocally that he will not seek to extend his presidency beyond the constitutional limit of two terms. “I’ll be an eight-year president, I’ll be a two-term president. I always thought that was very important,” Trump said during an interview […]
Governor Yusuf Denies N2bn Diversion Allegation, Defends Kwankwaso’s Integrity
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has dismissed allegations by former Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, accusing the administration of diverting N2 billion from local government funds. Speaking at a meeting with 484 elected ward councillors at the Government House on Sunday, Yusuf described the claims as false and […]
Dogara Urges Patience With Tinubu, Warns Against Nigeria’s Disintegration
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has cautioned that Nigerians stand to lose greatly if the country is allowed to disintegrate. Acknowledging the current economic challenges, he appealed for patience, urging citizens to give President Bola Tinubu time to implement his vision before passing judgment ahead of the 2027 elections. Dogara […]
Dele Farotimi Vows Legal Action Over Arrest, Detention in Defamation Case
Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has pledged to sue those responsible for his arrest and detention stemming from the now-withdrawn defamation case involving senior lawyer Afe Babalola (SAN). Farotimi was arrested in Lagos last December and transported to Ekiti, where he was charged with defaming Babalola in his book Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System. He […]
