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2027: Osun PDP Senators Declare Support for Tinubu’s Re-Election
The Peoples Democratic Party Senators’ Caucus in Osun State on Tuesday announced their support for President Bola Ahmed…
Day I Begged Yar’Adua Not to Fight Obasanjo — Lamido
Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has shared a personal story of how he intervened to prevent…
Abia Postpones President Tinubu’s Visit to Inaugurate Projects
The Abia State Government has postponed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s planned visit to the state, which was originally…
FG Mum as BudgIT Uncovers N6.9tn Budget Padding by National Assembly
Civic tech organisation, BudgIT Nigeria, has revealed what it describes as a widespread and deliberate effort by the…
May 29: Tinubu to Review Ministers’ Scorecards
With President Bola Tinubu’s second anniversary in office approaching, the Central Delivery Coordination Unit (CDCU) is preparing a…
LG Polls: Council Chairman Offers Free Transport for Voter Card Collection
The Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government Area in Lagos State, Wasiu Adesina, has introduced a free transportation service…
No Force Can Remove Me – Anyanwu Gives Condition for Resignation
The embattled National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Samuel Anyanwu, has declared himself the rightful holder…
SDP Rejects Reports of New National Working Committee Appointments
The National Leadership of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has denied recent media reports claiming the appointment of…
NASS to Amend Pension Reform Act 2014, Says Jalo
The Chairman of the House Committee on Pensions, Hussaini Jalo, has revealed that the National Assembly is preparing…
June 12: I Told IBB to His Face to Resign — Lamido
Former National Secretary of the defunct Social Democratic Party (SDP) and ex-Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, disclosed…
Rimi and I Turned Down Kyari’s N160m Bribe to Make Him Obasanjo’s VP — Lamido
Former National Secretary of the defunct Social Democratic Party and ex-Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has disclosed…
FG to Sell 753 Housing Units Estate Recovered from Emefiele
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has officially received control of a 753-unit housing estate in Abuja…
Lawmakers Not Voted to Fight Executive, But Serve Nigeria – Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has stated that lawmakers were not elected to clash with the Executive arm of…
JUST IN: CBN retains 27.50% Interest Rate Again
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has decided to keep the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) steady at 27.5…
All South-East Governors Supporting Tinubu – Umahi
Sen. Dave Umahi, the Minister of Works, has stated that all the governors in the South-East region are…
BudgIT Uncovers N6.93tn Projects Inserted into 2025 Budget by National Assembly
BudgIT, on Monday, said its findings revealed that the National Assembly inserted 11,122 projects worth N6.93 trillion into…
Political Defections Inevitable in Nigeria – APC Leader
Malam Abubakar Abdullahi, a prominent figure in Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has stated that political defections…
El-Rufai Accuses Nigerian Judiciary of Corruption, Says Trust in Courts Is Crumbling
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has raised concerns over the state of Nigeria’s judiciary, stating that the…
Two Years of Tinubu: Inside Sources Host Offers Policy Ideas, Asks President to be More Decisive
*Laolu calls for State Police, Integrated Power Companies & Productivity Drive As the Tinubu Administration inches into its…
Missing N500bn: Transparency International Blames Tinubu, Buhari, Obasanjo
Transparency International Nigeria has blamed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his predecessors, Muhammadu Buhari and Olusegun Obasanjo, for…
I’d Rather Be Jailed Than Obey Compulsory Voting Law – Agbakoba
Prominent Nigerian human rights lawyer Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) has declared that he would prefer imprisonment over complying with…
2027: Why I’m in Coalition — Peter Obi Reveals
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, has said his involvement in a…
I’m Laying Foundation for Good Governance in Rivers – Ibas
Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), says his administration is laying a solid foundation for good…
N6.9bn Fraud: I Have No Case to Answer – Fayose tells Court
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Monday submitted a no-case application at the Federal High Court in…
Two ‘Inside Sources with Laolu Akande’ Clips Rank Among Channels TV’s Top Videos of the Week
Two clips from recent editions of Inside Sources with Laolu Akande have earned top spots in Channels Television’s…
Mandatory Voting Bill Violates Constitutional Rights – Falana
The bill, sponsored by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has stirred significant criticism, particularly…
APC Allegedly Offered Money To Opposition Senators, Reps, Promises Automatic Tickets, Contracts To Defect
There are speculations that promises allegedly made by the Presidency and the national leadership of the All Progressives…
2027: Southern PDP Governors Conclude Plans To Join APC, Back Tinubu
Fresh indications have emerged that more governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from Nigeria’s southern region are…
NNPP Issues Apology to Tinubu, Distances Itself from Kwankwaso’s Comments
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has apologised to President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
DSS Right to Challenge Utomi’s Shadow Government – SAN
A respected Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Adeboro Adamson, has supported the decision of the Department of State Services…
Kebbi Governor Appoints 21 New LG Secretaries
Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has approved the appointment of 21 new secretaries for the local government…
Ijaw Diaspora Council Appoints Nimi Wariboko President, Announces New Vice-Presidents
The Ijaw Diaspora Council (IDC) has formally announced the appointment of Professor Nimi Wariboko as its new President…
2027: I Won’t Run Against Tinubu – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has made it clear that he has no plans…
2027 Coalition: How Atiku, Obi Struck One-term Deal
There are indications that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar may have proposed a one-term joint presidential ticket with…
Zamfara APC, Governor Lawal Trade Blame Over Rising Insecurity
A war of words erupted on Sunday between the Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress and…
Blame Internal Crises, Not Tinubu for Defections – APC Chieftain tells Opposition
Opposition parties in the country have been urged to look inward and fix their own internal troubles instead…
BREAKING: Former President Diagnosed With Aggressive Cancer
Former United States President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an advanced and aggressive form of prostate cancer,…
‘I’m The Head of Nigerian Delegation,’ Tinubu tells Obi, Fayemi During at Vatican
President Bola Tinubu, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential flagbearer, Peter Obi, and former Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi, had…
PHOTOS: Tinubu Exchange Pleasantries With Pope Leo XIV in Rome
President Bola Tinubu joined other global leaders in Vatican City on Sunday, where he met with the newly…
World Bank: ‘Account for Missing N500bn, Invite EFCC, ICPC’, SERAP tells NNPCL
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to provide an…
Labour Party Rep, Over 1,000 Defect to APC in Enugu
Hon. Sunday Umeha, a sitting member of the House of Representatives has left the Labour Party (LP) to…
Tinubu Meets Pope Leo XIV in Rome Following Papal Inauguration Mass
President Bola Tinubu joined other global leaders in Vatican City on Sunday, where he met with the newly…
Trump Plans Call With Putin in Push to End Ukraine “Bloodbath” as New Prisoner Swap Agreed
US President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he will speak directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin in an…
Kwankwaso Dismisses Reports of Planned Defection to APC
The former governor of Kano State and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator…
Wike to Construct Bus Terminals in Bwari, Gwagwalada
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has announced that the government will soon begin construction of…
Tinubu Arrives in Rome Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s Inauguration Mass
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu landed in Rome, Italy, on Saturday evening to attend the official inauguration of Pope…
Fiery exchange on Inside Sources: Okonkwo labels Tinubu “Inconsistent,” Akande pushes back
Veteran Nollywood actor and former Labour Party chieftain, Kenneth Okonkwo, launched a blistering critique of President Bola Ahmed…
INEC Publishes Personal Records of Anambra 2025 Governorship Candidates
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has made public the personal records of all candidates contesting in the…
Naira Abuse: South-South APC Defends Tompolo, Urges EFCC to Avoid Social Media Influence
The South-South Zonal Organising Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Blessing Agbomhere, has come forward to…
South-East Senators Raise Alarm Over JAMB Exam Failures, Call for Transparency and Reform
The South-East Senate Caucus has voiced serious concerns regarding recent disruptions during the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME),…
Neglect Your Duties and Get Fired – A’Ibom Governor Warns Commissioners
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has issued a clear and firm warning to his commissioners and…
Nigeria needs Rotational Presidency in the Constitution for Sense of Belonging — Former Presidential Aide
***Veteran journalist calls for greater humanitarian response to Benue and Plateau killings Former presidential aide and veteran journalist,…
NorthWest Leads in Road Projects, Says Umahi
According to Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, the North West region currently has the highest number…
ASUU Makes U-Turn, Suspends Strike In Kaduna Varsity
In a move that signals a temporary truce in the long-running dispute between academic staff and the Kaduna…
Why We’re Tolling Nigerian Roads – Umahi Explains
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has offered a clear explanation for why the Federal Government will begin…
2027: PDP Risks Losing All Strongholds if Atiku Runs, Says Anakwenze
Former presidential hopeful under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Nwachukwu Anakwenze, has issued a strong warning to…
Step Up, End Security Challenges in Nigeria — Tinubu tells Armed Forces
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigeria’s armed forces to raise their efforts and bring an end to…
PHOTO: Tinubu Meets Alaafin of Oyo at State House
President Bola Tinubu on Friday welcomed the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, and his wife, Abiwumi…
Expose Us If You Can – LP’s Nenadi Usman Dares Abure
Nenadi Usman, chairperson of the Labour Party (LP) caretaker committee, has dared Julius Abure to go ahead and…
Defections: Stand Firm Like Tinubu Did in 2003 – Laolu Akande Urges Politicians
Former presidential aide and veteran journalist, Laolu Akande, has called on Nigerian politicians to emulate the steadfastness of…
Shadow Govt: My Hands Primed For DSS’ Handcuffs, Not Scared Of Death – Pat Utomi
Economist and political activist, Professor Pat Utomi, has expressed his defiance against legal actions initiated by the Department…
Tinubu in Closed-door Meeting With Security Chiefs
President Bola Tinubu is currently holding a closed-door meeting with Nigeria’s top security leaders at the Presidential Villa…
Probe Alleged Sale, Misuse of Donated School Buses – NANS tells Yayi
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has appealed to Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, to…
Lagos LG Chairman Supports Obasa’s Son as His Preferred Successor
The Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government Area, Ganiyu Egunjobi, has openly declared his support for Abdulganiyu Obasa,…
He’s Being Deceived, We’re Not Involved – APC on Atiku’s Coalition
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has responded strongly to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s recent claim that some…
2027: El-Rufai’s Political Gamble Falters as Northwest Leaders Reject SDP
Former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai is facing a difficult political journey just months after his departure from the…
Defections: We Don’t Want Nigeria Becoming One-party State — APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it does not support the idea of Nigeria turning into a…
Governor Bago Approves N822m to Niger’s 274 Wards
The Niger State government has released a total of N822 million to support community development projects across all…
Delta Deputy Governor, Ned Nwoko Clash Over APC Leadership
A fresh dispute is brewing in the Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as Deputy…
Edo Poll: A’Court Reserves Judgment in Ighodalo’s Suit Against Okpebholo
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has postponed judgment in the appeals filed by the Peoples Democratic Party…
Bala Mohammed Insulted My Late Father, Threatened To Slap Me – Foreign Affairs Minister, Tuggar
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has provided a detailed account of a recent altercation between him, Bauchi…
Don’t Build New Schools, Fund Existing Ones — Minister Tells Lawmakers
The Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa, has urged the National Assembly to focus on improving funding for already…
Ezekwesili Slams JAMB, Education Ministry Over UTME Result Errors
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has criticized the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the Ministry…
House of Reps Move to Make Voting Mandatory for Nigerians
The House of Representatives has taken a significant step toward making voting compulsory for all eligible Nigerian citizens.…
How Obasanjo Crushed Boko Haram Within Weeks — Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has shared fresh details on how the Nigerian government under ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo…
Oyo Govt Approves ₦4.5 Billion Relief Fund for Bodija Explosion Victims
The Oyo State Government has approved a ₦4.5 billion relief package for victims and survivors of the Bodija…
Lagos APC Receives Over 100 Petitions Challenging LG Primary
The Appeal Committee of the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is currently reviewing more…
Senate Approves Five New INEC Commissioners
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointments of five individuals as Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent…
BREAKING: There Were Errors in 2025 UTME — JAMB Finally Admits (FULL TEXT)
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, has addressed recent public concerns…
Former President is Dead
Former Uruguayan President Jose “Pepe” Mujica has passed away at the age of 89, leaving behind a legacy…
BREAKING: No Evidence of Fraud in NELFUND — Education Minister
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa has declared that no fraud has been uncovered in the Nigerian Education…
Oshiomhole Dares Abati to ‘Street Fight’ Over Disrespectful Comments on Live TV
Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has publicly challenged Arise TV anchor and ex-presidential spokesperson Dr. Reuben Abati…
Tinubu Celebrates Long-Time Associate Eludoyin at 77
President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to his close friend and respected businessman, Chief Dipo Eludoyin,…
FG Annulled June 12 Election to Avoid Paying Abiola N45bn – Lamido
Former National Secretary of the now-defunct Social Democratic Party and ex-Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has said the…
Lamido and I Would’ve Challenged Tinubu If We Were Govs – Amaechi
Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi stated on Tuesday that he and his political ally, Lamido, would not…
LP Crisis: I’ll Expose Them – Abure Fires Back at Obi, Others
The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has boldly fired back at the party’s 2023 presidential…
Suspension Tussle: Court to Rule on Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Case Against Senate, Akpabio June 27
Justice Binta Fatima Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed June 27, 2025, as the date…
June 12: Lamido Asks Tinubu to Pay Abiola Family N45bn Debt
Former Jigawa State Governor and ex-National Secretary of the defunct Social Democratic Party (SDP), Sule Lamido, has called…
Lagos APC Primaries: Party Members in Agege Reject Results, Stage Protest Over Imposed Candidates
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State staged a…
Why We Defected to APC — Kebbi Senators
The three senators representing Kebbi State at the National Assembly have officially announced their defection from the Peoples…
Osun Assembly Passes Vote of Confidence on Governor Adeleke
Osun State House of Assembly has officially given its full support to Governor Ademola Adeleke, passing a vote…
Reps Urge Immediate and Unconditional Release of 18 Sea Pirate Hostages in Rivers State
The House of Representatives has called on the federal government and relevant security agencies to act swiftly in…
Reps Reject Bill Proposing Rotational Presidency Among Nigeria’s Six Geopolitical Zones
The House of Representatives on Tuesday declined a proposed constitutional amendment that sought to introduce a rotational presidency…
PDP Now in ICU, Faces a 50-50 Chance of Survival – Suswam
Former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam has compared the current state of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to…
Sen Natasha Arrives Court as Judge Hears Akpabio’s Contempt Claims
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Tuesday appeared at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where the courtroom prepared for…
Borno Governor Condemns Boko Haram Attacks, Calls for Resilience and Prayers
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, in a statement issued on Tuesday, expressed strong condemnation of the latest attacks…
Tinubu Swears in INEC Commissioners, CCB Board Members Ahead of FEC Meeting
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in new commissioners for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as well…
Wike: PDP Leadership Has Failed – Fabiyi
A former Director of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council, Oladimeji Fabiyi, has criticized the party’s…
Resign If You Can’t Live Among Your People, Governor Uzodinma Tells Local Government Chairmen
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has issued a strong warning to local government chairmen and councillors in…
Fubara’s Visit to Wike a Step Toward Peace — Rivers Elders
Fubara’s recent visit to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has been described by prominent elders…