Court Denies El-Rufai Bail, Orders Continued ICPC Custody
A Kaduna State High Court has refused to grant bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and ordered that he remain in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) as his trial continues. Presiding judge, Justice Darius Khobo, adjourned the matter to the first week of June and […]
Oyo 2027: Adelabu Set to Resign, Joins Governorship Race
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, is set to resign from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet in the coming days after informing the President of his decision to pursue the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket in Oyo State. According to a statement by his Media Adviser, Bolaji Tunji, Adelabu met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at […]
Tinubu Blames Past Government for Stunting Nigeria’s Growth
President Bola Tinubu has attributed Nigeria’s development challenges to the failure of previous administrations to adopt long-term planning strategies, noting that the approach has slowed sustainable growth. Speaking on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, while hosting a delegation of Enugu State stakeholders led by Governor Peter Mbah, Tinubu highlighted what he described as a […]
Tinubu Replaces Edun with Oyedele in Cabinet Reshuffle
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has relieved Wale Edun of his position as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, appointing Taiwo Oyedele as his replacement. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday by Yomi Odunuga, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. […]
Mexico Seeks Answers After Fatal Crash Involving U.S. Embassy Staffers
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday called for an investigation into a deadly accident that killed four officials, including two U.S. Embassy staff members, during an operation targeting suspected drug laboratories. The crash occurred over the weekend in the northern state of Chihuahua, when a vehicle carrying the two U.S. personnel and two Mexican officials […]
Japan Lifts Ban on Lethal Weapons Exports in Major Policy Shift
The cabinet of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has approved a significant policy change allowing the export of lethal weapons, marking a departure from Japan’s long-standing post-World War II pacifist framework. Announcing the decision Tuesday, Takaichi said the revised rules would enable broader transfers of defense equipment to international partners, though specific systems were not […]
Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer Departs Trump Cabinet Amid Allegations
U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has left her position in the administration of Donald Trump, the White House confirmed Monday, following multiple allegations related to misuse of authority. Chavez-DeRemer is the third Cabinet official to exit in recent months, after the earlier departures of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Attorney General Pam Bondi. In […]
Wike Calls for PDP Reconciliation, Assures Returning Members of Entitlements
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and a key figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nyesom Wike, has urged the party to intensify reconciliation efforts, assuring aggrieved members that they will not lose their entitlements if they return. Wike made the call on Monday during the 108th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held […]
APC Fixes May 15–16 Presidential Primary, Sets ₦100m Fee
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, with its presidential primary slated for May 15 and 16, 2026. The schedule, detailed in a document signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, outlines key timelines covering the sale of forms, screening of […]
CBN, NCC Seal Pact to Strengthen Digital Finance, Tackle Fraud
The Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigerian Communications Commission have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen regulatory cooperation across the country’s financial and telecommunications sectors. The agreement, finalised in Abuja, comes amid rising concerns over the growing complexity of Nigeria’s digital financial space and the increasing sophistication of cyber threats. CBN Governor […]
