Fubara Storms Out of APC Screening Amid Rivers Crisis
Siminalayi Fubara stirred fresh political controversy on Sunday after abruptly walking out of the All Progressives Congress screening session in Abuja ahead of the party’s governorship primary election. Fubara, who was absent during the screening of other incumbent governors on Saturday, reportedly arrived at the Plateau Governor’s Lodge around 3 p.m. but left the screening […]
FEC Approves PPP Projects for Ports, Transport and Power
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved three public-private partnership (PPP) projects aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s transport management system and improving electricity supply in key economic hubs across the country. The approved initiatives include the development of a smart national transport data bank under the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT), alongside independent power projects […]
FG Pressures Telecom Operators to Improve Network Quality Nationwide
The Federal Government has stepped up pressure on telecommunications operators to improve service delivery nationwide, insisting that Nigerians must begin to enjoy better connectivity and value for money. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, said the government had already implemented key reforms to stabilise the telecom sector and now expects operators to […]
Malami Picks ADC Governorship Form for 2027 Kebbi Race
Abubakar Malami, former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, has obtained the governorship nomination form of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Kebbi State. Malami disclosed the development through posts on his social media platforms over the weekend, saying worsening insecurity, poverty, economic hardship, healthcare challenges, […]
Osun 2026: Oyebamiji Promises Lasting Development, Progressive Revival
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has pledged to deliver lasting democratic dividends that future generations would be proud of if elected in the August 15, 2026 governorship election. Oyebamiji made the promise during a meeting with leaders and members of the Association of Mobile Telecommunication Engineers […]
Israel Deports Two Activists Detained From Gaza-Bound Flotilla
Israel has deported two foreign activists who were detained after Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound flotilla in international waters, according to the Israeli Foreign Ministry. The activists — Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Avila — were among dozens of people aboard the vessel when it was stopped by the Israeli navy near the Greek island […]
Putin Says Ukraine War May Be Nearing End as Ceasefire Begins
Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested Saturday that Russia’s war in Ukraine could be approaching its conclusion and said he would be willing to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a neutral country if a peace agreement is finalized. Putin made the remarks hours after presiding over Russia’s most subdued Victory Day parade in years, where […]
India and Pakistan Mark Anniversary of Brief Air War With Rival Victory Claims
Both Pakistan and India marked the anniversary of last year’s four-day aerial conflict with competing celebrations and renewed displays of military strength, as each side claimed victory in the confrontation. In Pakistan, cities throughout the country were decorated with banners and posters praising military leaders credited by the government with defending the nation during the […]
Abbas Declares Bid for Fifth Term in House of Representatives
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen has formally declared his intention to seek a fifth term in the House of Representatives of Nigeria. The declaration was made on Saturday during a political gathering at the Mallawa Eid Ground in Zaria, where thousands of supporters and loyalists participated in a solidarity procession from the Emir’s […]
EFCC Declares Ex-Minister Wanted in Alleged N37bn Fraud Case
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted over allegations of abuse of office and diversion of public funds. In a notice published on its website on Saturday, the anti-graft agency urged members of the public with useful information about her whereabouts to […]
