Atiku Abubakar Criticizes Bode George Over Comments About His Potential Presidency
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has responded to remarks made by Bode George, a member of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), suggesting that Atiku’s election as President would have led to the collapse of the country. In a recent interview on Arise Television, George expressed concerns about Atiku’s leadership, stating, […]
NIA Director-General Ahmed Rufai Abubakar Resigns cites Personal Reasons
Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, Director-General of Nigeria’s National Intelligence Agency (NIA), has resigned, citing personal and family reasons. His resignation was submitted to President Bola Tinubu after a routine briefing on Saturday, marking a significant departure in Nigeria’s security leadership. Appointed as NIA DG in 2018, Abubakar served under two administrations. He clarified that his resignation […]
FG Pushes for 30% Youth Representation in Governance
In a move aimed at addressing youth unrest and fostering inclusivity in governance, the Federal Government of Nigeria is initiating efforts to enact a law mandating a minimum of 30% youth representation across all tiers of government. This was announced by the Minister for Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, during a program celebrating International […]
PDP Chieftain Criticizes Dino Melaye, Atiku Abubakar for Party’s Decline
Dafe Akpofure, a prominent figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from Delta State, has criticized Senator Dino Melaye and former presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, blaming them for the party’s poor performance in the 2023 elections. Akpofure’s remarks come at a time when the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) is striving to recover and restructure […]
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Suspends Presidential Campaign, Endorses Donald Trump
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on Friday that he is suspending his presidential campaign and throwing his support behind former President Donald Trump. During an event in Phoenix, Arizona, Kennedy urged voters in solidly red or blue states to support him but stated that he would withdraw from the ballot in key battleground states to […]
Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to Nigeria’s Economic and Security Issues
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to tackling Nigeria’s economic and security challenges. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the graduation ceremony for Course 32 of the National Defence College in Abuja, Tinubu detailed his administration’s strategies for addressing pressing issues such as economic instability and crude oil theft. Tinubu highlighted several […]
Nigeria Reports 40 Confirmed Mpox Cases as NCDC Intensifies Response
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 40 cases of Mpox out of 830 suspected cases reported nationwide. Dr. Jide Idris, Director-General of the NCDC, shared this update during a press briefing in Abuja, noting that the confirmed cases are distributed across 12 to 13 states, including significant numbers in the […]
Olabode George Declines PDP Disciplinary Committee Role, Cites Internal Divisions
Chief Olabode George, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, has turned down his appointment to the party’s newly formed Disciplinary Committee, citing internal divisions and the committee’s composition as his reasons. The National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP, headed by acting Chairman Umar Damagum, recently established the Disciplinary and […]
PDP Governors Criticize FG State Interventions, Demand More Substantial Support
Governors elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have expressed dissatisfaction with the federal government’s interventions in states, deeming them insufficient to address current economic challenges. This sentiment was outlined in a communiqué released on Friday following a meeting held in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State. While the federal government has been distributing palliatives […]
Supreme Court Upholds Senator Douye Diri’s Victory as Bayelsa Governor
The Supreme Court has confirmed Senator Douye Diri’s election as the legitimate governor of Bayelsa State, dismissing an appeal by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governorship candidate, Timipre Sylva. Justice Garba Lawal, who delivered the lead judgment, deemed the appeal without merit and an abuse of the court process. This ruling upholds the […]
