Tinubu Sends Four Ambassador-Designates Abroad
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of four ambassador-designates to key countries, following their confirmation by the Senate in December. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the approved postings are as follows: France: Ambassador Ayodele Oke – Ambassador-designate to France United States of America: Colonel […]
Makinde Dismisses Defection Rumours After Tinubu Meeting
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday visited President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, clarifying that the meeting was centred on governance issues and not political realignment. The visit, coming amid intensified political consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections, triggered speculation due to recent defections of opposition figures to the All Progressives Congress (APC). However, Makinde firmly dismissed any […]
Electoral Act Delay Aimed at Rigging 2027 — Atiku
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has accused the National Assembly of deliberately stalling amendments to the Electoral Act as part of a calculated effort to rig the 2027 general elections. Atiku, who was the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the last election, said shortcomings in the Electoral Act 2022 played a major role in the conduct of the 2023 polls, which he described as deeply compromised. […]
Former Uvalde School Officer Acquitted in Robb Elementary Shooting Case
A jury on Wednesday acquitted former Uvalde, Texas, school police officer Adrian Gonzales of all charges related to his response to the Robb Elementary School shooting in May 2022. After more than seven hours of deliberations, jurors returned not-guilty verdicts on all 29 counts of child endangerment. As the verdict was read in court, Gonzales […]
EU Leaders to Hold Emergency Summit on Transatlantic Tensions Over Trump’s Greenland Push
Leaders of all 27 European Union member states will meet in Brussels on Thursday for an extraordinary summit to address growing strains in transatlantic relations triggered by President Donald Trump’s renewed effort to acquire Greenland. A statement posted on the European Council’s website said the leaders “will discuss recent developments in transatlantic relations and their […]
FG Places Poultry Sector on Red Alert Over Bird Flu
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has issued an alert to poultry farmers nationwide following the detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu. In a letter to Directors of Veterinary Services in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria, Dr Samuel Anzaku, urged state authorities and poultry farmers […]
FG Insists Census Non-Negotiable for National Planning
The Federal Government has reiterated that conducting a national population and housing census is non-negotiable, stressing that accurate data is fundamental to effective planning and sustainable development in Nigeria. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving the Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Aminu Yusuf, during a courtesy visit. […]
Malami Denies Arms Discovery, Rejects Terrorism Allegations
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has denied reports alleging that arms or ammunition were discovered in any residence linked to him, describing the claims as false and baseless. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Assistant on Media, Mohammed Bello Doka, Malami said the allegations were unsubstantiated and […]
Peace Deals With Bandits Dangerous — Atiku
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised government negotiations with bandits, warning that such arrangements often reward criminals, weaken security efforts, and fail to deliver lasting peace. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, Abubakar said bandits routinely violate peace agreements reached with government officials, making deterrence difficult and undermining public confidence. He argued that security […]
Lagos APC Questions Democratic Credentials of Obi, Atiku
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has renewed its criticism of Peter Obi and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, questioning their democratic credentials and alleging that neither has a record of commitment to Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggle. In a statement titled “Democracy Without Sacrifice: The Myth of Obi and Atiku,” the party argued that democracy is sustained through sacrifice, consistency, […]
