President Bola Tinubu and Prof Pat Utomi. Utomi Challenges Tinubu’s State of Emergency Declaration in Rivers Renowned political economist, Prof. Pat Utomi, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s decision to impose a state of emergency in Rivers State, questioning the justification for such a drastic measure. In a nationwide broadcast on March 18, 2024, President Tinubu […]
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Court bars INEC from accepting recall petition against Natasha
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Court Restrains INEC from Processing Alleged Fictitious Recall Petition Against Senator Natasha The Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, has issued an interim injunction barring the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from receiving, accepting, or acting on any recall petition allegedly containing fictitious signatures from members of the Kogi Central Senatorial […]
Governors Urge Tinubu to Halt Direct LG Payments
Governors Resist Direct LG Fund Allocation, Lobby Tinubu for Delay State governors have intensified efforts to delay the implementation of the Supreme Court ruling on local government (LG) financial autonomy, opposing the planned direct disbursement of federal allocations to LG accounts. During a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, last Tuesday, […]
“NAFDAC Seizes 100 Truckloads of Counterfeit Drugs in Lagos, Other Locations”
NAFDAC Seizes Over 100 Truckloads of Counterfeit and Banned Drugs in Major Markets The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confiscated and evacuated more than 100 truckloads of substandard, falsified, and banned medicines, including narcotics, from key markets in Lagos, Anambra, and Abia states. In a statement released on Sunday, […]
Canada Launches Initiative to Support Northern Women and Youth
Canada Launches RISE Project to Empower Women and Youth in Northern Nigeria Canada has unveiled the Resilient and Inclusive Agri-Food Systems Empowering Women and Youth (RISE) Project, aimed at supporting women and youth entrepreneurs in Northern Nigeria’s agricultural sector. Announced by Canada’s Minister of International Development, Ahmed Hussen, in a statement from the Canadian High […]
UPDATED: El-Rufai dumps APC for SDP
El-Rufai Quits APC, Joins SDP Ahead of 2027 Elections Former Kaduna State Governor and founding APC member, Nasir El-Rufai, has left the ruling party for the Social Democratic Party (SDP), citing a misalignment of values. In a statement posted on his X handle on Monday, El-Rufai expressed disappointment with APC’s leadership, accusing the party of […]
MDAs, Presidency Spend N1.9bn on Trips and Training in France
Since assuming office, Tinubu has embarked on 32 foreign trips to at least 19 countries, including France, the UK, the US, Germany, India, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. His frequent travels continue to be a subject of national debate amid growing economic concerns.MDAs, Presidency Spent N1.99bn on Foreign Trips, Training in France Ministries, Departments, and […]
APC Group Blasts PDP Over Allegations Against Akpabio in Ex-Gov Emmanuel’s Arrest
Akwa Ibom Governor, Udom Emmanuel APC Media Group Condemns PDP’s Allegations Against Akpabio Over Ex-Gov Emmanuel’s Arrest Reports The Akwa Ibom All Progressives Congress (APC) Media Network has strongly criticized the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for alleging that Senate President Godswill Akpabio was behind media reports on the alleged arrest of former Governor Udom Emmanuel […]
Atiku: Committed to Anti-APC Coalition but Staying in PDP
Atiku Reaffirms Commitment to Anti-APC Coalition, Dismisses PDP Defection Rumors Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reiterated his commitment to a multi-party coalition aimed at unseating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections. However, he firmly stated that he has no intention of leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement […]
Nigerian Senate Suspends Female Senator Over Harassment Allegation
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Suspended for Six Months After Accusing Senate President Akpabio Nigerian Senate Suspends Female Senator Over Harassment Allegation The Nigerian Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months after she accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment—a claim he has denied. Effective from Thursday, her suspension includes the withdrawal of her allowances […]
Fayemi Refutes Fasuyi’s Claim, Says Natasha Never Alleged Sexual Harassment
Sajoh suggested that Fasuyi may have distorted the facts in an effort to defend Senate President Godswill Akpabio, stressing that Fayemi has never been associated with any harassment allegations. Fayemi Denies Sexual Harassment Allegation, Dismisses Fasuyi’s Claims Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has rejected claims by Senator Cyril Fasuyi that he was accused […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has appointed 16 new directors as part of a significant leadership restructuring.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has appointed 16 new directors across key departments in a significant leadership restructuring. These appointments affect crucial areas such as the Monetary Policy Department, Trade and Exchange Department, Banking Supervision, Payment Systems, and Consumer Protection, among others. This development comes at a time when regulators are tightening oversight on […]
Corp members: We haven’t received the promised N77,000 February allowance
NYSC Members Call Out DG Over Unfulfilled N77,000 Allowance Promise National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members have criticized the Director-General, Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, for failing to fulfill his promise of an increased monthly allowance. During the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream II orientation camp in Katsina State, Brigadier General Ahmed had assured corps members that […]
Jonathan Questions INEC’s Vote Count Accuracy
Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has raised concerns about the accuracy of the nation’s electoral process, attributing discrepancies to the presence of ‘ghost voters.’ Speaking at the YIAGA Africa Reflection Conference on Democratic Elections in West Africa, held in Abuja on February 25–26, 2025, Jonathan emphasized the need for integrity within the […]
Visa Denial: Nigeria Will Not Accept Disrespect from Any Nation – Defence Chief
Chief of Defense Staff, General Christopher Musa Visa Denial: Nigeria Will Not Tolerate Disrespect from Any Nation – Defence Chief February 19, 2025 The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has asserted that Nigeria will not tolerate any form of disrespect from foreign nations toward its citizens. Speaking at the Defence Headquarters in […]
I Served in Tinubu’s Government Without Pay, Turned Down N5bn Fraudulent Offer — Fela Durotoye
Renowned leadership coach and former presidential candidate of the defunct Alliance for New Nigeria, Fela Durotoye, has shared how he resisted pressure to partake in a fraudulent N5 billion government deal, despite persistent persuasion from an official who identified as a pastor. Speaking on Tuesday at the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria’s biannual conference in Abuja, […]
Stop Pleading for Nnamdi Kanu’s Release, He’s Innocent — Counsel
IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu Nnamdi Kanu’s Counsel: Stop Pleading for Release, He Has Committed No Crime The legal counsel for Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Aloy Ejimakor, has insisted that there is no need for anyone to beg for his client’s release, as he has committed no crime. In a […]
UTME 2025: JAMB Cautions Centres Against Nighttime Registration Over Safety Issues
A file photo of applicants taking the UTME examination UTME 2025: JAMB Warns Centres Against Night Registration Over Safety Concerns The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a strong warning to registration centres across Nigeria against conducting nighttime registrations for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a statement released on […]
Police Dismantle $4M Oil Fraud Syndicate, Apprehend Key Suspects
Police Bust $4M Oil Fraud Syndicate, Arrest Key Suspects Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have dismantled an organized crime syndicate accused of defrauding international oil trading firms of over $4 million. The group, allegedly led by Marine Gold Oil Refineries Limited, Eagle Capital Management, and Richrice International Corporation, was said to have operated across […]
NAFDAC Shuts Down 250 Factories for Producing Counterfeit Hennessy, Coca-Cola, and Other Products in Abia
Director General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Source: von.gov.ng NAFDAC Shuts Down Aba Cemetery Market, Seizes ₦5 Billion Worth of Fake Products The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed off the notorious Cemetery Market in Aba, Abia State, for the second time in two years. […]