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Tinubu Needs Trusted Enforcers Like He Had as Gov-Inside Sources Analysts
Experts have raised serious concerns about the internal disorganization within President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, warning that the…
Akande Urges Tinubu to Beware of Sychophancy, Restore Rivers Gov, Assembly
Veteran journalist and former presidential aide, Laolu Akande, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to beware of…
Elected Autocracy Threatening Nigeria’s Democracy – Jega
Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, has warned that Nigeria’s democracy is…
Lagos Airport Incident: Oshiomhole’s Conduct Unacceptable — Airline Operators
Airline Operators in Nigeria have spoken out strongly against what they described as inappropriate behaviour by Senator Adams…
‘Fake News’ – Presidency Refutes Viral Report on National Honour for Aisha Yesufu
The presidency has denied claims that President Bola Tinubu honoured activist Aisha Yesufu with a national award, calling…
BREAKING: Lagos LG Chairman Dies After Long Illness
The Executive Chairman of Oto-Awori Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Prince Musibau Adekunle Asafa, has died following a…
June 12: MKO Abiola’s Family Demands N45bn Contract Debt Details
The family of the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola is asking the Federal Government to provide…
‘We Have Taste,’ Wike Defends N39bn Int’l Conference Centre Renovation Budget
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has spoken out in defense of the N39…
Tinubu’s Economy Policies Averted Crisis, Rescued Nigeria From Tipping Point — Soludo
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has said that President Bola Tinubu’s government pulled Nigeria’s economy back from…
Soyinka, Osoba, Fashola, Olu of Warri Grace Uncle Sam’s 90th Birthday Celebration
Some of Nigeria’s most prominent leaders and respected voices in media, politics, and business gathered in Lagos to…
“I’ll Sue If Named for National Honour” – Sowore Warns Tinubu
Human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore has issued a strong warning to President Bola Tinubu,…
“We’ll Sort Ourselves Out” — Saraki Responds to Tinubu’s Comments on Opposition Crisis
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has responded to President Bola Tinubu’s recent comments about the ongoing struggles within…
I’m Sorry, Was Naive To Have Criticized You – El-Rufai’s Son Begs Goodluck Jonathan
House of Representatives member from Kaduna North, Bello El-Rufai, has expressed regret for his past criticism of former…
June 12: Nigeria Would’ve Been Better If My Father Was President – MKO’s Son
Jamiu Abiola, one of the sons of the late MKO Abiola, said on Thursday that Nigeria’s economy would…
Akpabio Disregarded My Right As Senator – Dickson Disagrees With Tinubu’s Democracy Day Remarks
The lawmaker representing Bayelsa West, Senator Seriake Dickson, has expressed serious concerns about President Bola Tinubu’s recent Democracy…
IBB Apologised to us for Annulment of June 12 Election — Abiola’s Son
Former military ruler General Ibrahim Babangida has privately and publicly apologised to the family of the late Chief…
You’re an Eminent Statesman, Journalism Icon – Tinubu Hails Uncle Sam at 90
President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to Prince Sam Amuka-Pemu, founder of Vanguard newspaper, who turned 90…
I’ll Reclaim Osun for APC – Oyetola
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has made it clear that he is ready to…
I Won 1999 Presidential Election, Not Obasanjo – Olu Falae
Chief Olu Falae, a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and 1999 presidential candidate, has stated…
One-Party State: We’re Not Obligated To Solve Your Self-inflicted Crisis, APC tells Opposition
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has responded strongly to accusations that it is trying to turn Nigeria into…
Abiola’s Legacy Lives On Through Tinubu, Says Vice President Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has stated that the spirit of Chief MKO Abiola’s struggle remains alive under the…
As Nigeria Marks Democracy, Akande Harps on New Constitution. National Consensus
Former presidential aide and veteran journalist, Laolu Akande, has called for a renewed national consensus to address Nigeria’s…
Presidency Apologises for Errors in Posthumous Honours List
The Presidency has issued an apology after mistakenly placing two well-known Nigerians, Pa Reuben Fasoranti and Dr. Edwin…
Tinubu Mourns Victims of Tragic Air India Plane Crash
President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt condolences to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India…
FULL SPEECH: Tinubu’s 2025 Democracy Day Address
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday delivered a national address before a joint session of the National Assembly…
JUST IN: Tinubu Denies Stopping Registration of New Political Parties
President Tinubu has responded to rumors suggesting he prevented the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from registering new…
FULL LIST: Tinubu Confers National Honours on Kudirat Abiola, Soyinka, Ken Saro-Wiwa, others
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday honoured dozens of Nigerians with national awards as part of the 2025 Democracy…
June 12: Tinubu Denies One-party Agenda, Says APC Open To All Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) is not trying to make Nigeria a one-party…
June 12 Struggle: Dele Momodu Seeing Wike’s Spirit, He Needs Deliverance – Aide
June 12 comments made by Ovation Magazine publisher, Dele Momodu, have sparked a strong reaction from the Senior…
June 12: National Assembly Complex Gets New Look Ahead of Tinubu’s Visit
The National Assembly complex in Abuja appeared noticeably transformed on Thursday, just hours before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s…
APC to Sue Zamfara Governor’s Aide Over Claims Linking Matawalle to School Abduction
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced plans to file a lawsuit against…
Don’t Turn Rivers Reconciliation Into a Political Game, Ex-IYC Leader Warns Fubara
Former Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) President, Udengs Eradiri, has urged the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara,…
Democracy Day: Utomi Calls on Nigerians to Shun Political ‘Thugs Disguised as Leaders’
From inside Nigeria, renowned professor and political economist, Pat Utomi, has called on citizens to stand against individuals…
Democracy Day: Protesters Gather Nationwide as Tinubu Speaks at National Assembly
Tension looms as a clash may erupt today as various civil rights groups, led by the Take It…
JUST IN: I Did Not Disrupt Air Peace Flight Operations – Oshiomhole
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North, has spoken out about a recent incident involving Air Peace at the…
June 12: Tinubu Should Forgive Fubara Like He Did Sanwo-Olu – Bode George
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has called on President Bola…
Emulate MKO Abiola’s Legacy, SDP Chairmen Charge El-Rufai
The Forum of state chairmen of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has urged former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir…
Tinubu Cancels June 12 Broadcast, Will Address Nigerians from National Assembly
President Bola Tinubu will no longer deliver his Democracy Day message through a national broadcast as earlier planned.…
BREAKING: Tinubu Says APC Will Welcome Wike if He Decides to Join
President Bola Tinubu has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) is open to receiving the Minister of the…
Ekiti Governor’s Aide Resigns, Accuses Oyebanji of Poor Performance
A Member of the Ekiti State Waste Management Board, Mr. Wale Ade-Oba, has stepped down from his role,…
Rivers Sole Administrator Ibas Presents ₦1.48trn 2025 Budget, Cites Internal Obstruction
Rivers Sole Administrator Ibok-Ete Ibas has presented a ₦1.48 trillion budget proposal for the 2025 fiscal year, outlining…
Nigeria Now Ruled by Civilian Dictators, Dele Momodu Warns
Presidential aspirant and prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dele Momodu, has expressed serious concerns about…
I May Leave PDP to Back Tinubu in 2027 – Segun Sowunmi
A former aide to Atiku Abubakar, Segun Sowunmi, has hinted at a possible shift in political allegiance ahead…
Coalition Against Tinubu Doomed to Fail – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that any coalition formed to remove President…
Appeal Court Dismisses Akpabio’s Motions, Orders ₦100,000 Payment to Senator Natasha
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed two motions brought forward by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, adding…
2027: Oriyomi Hamzat’s Campaign Posters Flood Ibadan
Posters of veteran broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat have appeared across major roads and neighborhoods in Ibadan, sparking political curiosity…
Rivers 2025 Budget Plans for Fubara’s Return – Ibas
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), has said that the ₦1.48 trillion 2025…
You Can’t Compare Nigeria’s Situation Under Buhari to Tinubu — Fayose
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, says Nigeria’s current economic and political environment under President Bola Tinubu…
Labour Party Crisis: Abure Rejects Obi, Otti’s APC Allegation
Embattled former Labour Party National Chairman, Julius Abure, has fired back at accusations made by Peter Obi and…
Federal Budget Cut Leaves Over 1,500 Environmental Workers Without Pay
Over 1,500 staff members working with the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) have gone without salaries for…
Ondo Tribunal: APC Demands Apology After Ajayi Alleges Judgment Leak
Agboola Ajayi, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the last Ondo State governorship election, has accused the…
2027: Wike, Stakeholders’ Position Aligns With PDP’s Stand – Bature
The National Organising Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Bature, says the decisions made by the…
We’re Not at War, But Nigerians Are Living Like Refugees – Peter Obi
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised alarm over the worsening state of insecurity, poverty, and…
Your Sins Can’t Be Forgiven Even If You Join Us – APC tells Fubara
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has sent a strong message to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, saying…
‘Don’t Pay Attention To Busybodies, Bystanders’, Tinubu tells Wike
President Bola Tinubu has told the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike not to pay attention…
Mokwa Flood: We Don’t Know Where Waters are Coming From – Niger Gov
Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago said he does not know where the floodwaters that devastated Mokwa Local Government…
Obi Failed In Providing Leadership – LP
The Labour Party has taken a tough stance against its former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, accusing him of…
Ogun Lawmaker Allocates N700m to Rebuild Schools in Ado-Odo/Ota
The lawmaker representing the Ado-Odo/Ota federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Engr. Tunji Akinosi, has announced that…
Wike Renames Abuja Conference Centre After Tinubu, Honours Shettima, Others
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has officially renamed the Abuja International Conference Centre in…
How PDP Can Survive – Wike
Former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that…
Tinubu is Smarter Than Peter Obi, Atiku — Sowunmi
Segun Sowunmi, a former spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar’s 2023 presidential campaign, has said that President Bola Tinubu stands…
First Lady Honoured with Chieftaincy Title During Enugu Visit
The wife of Nigeria’s President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, was on Tuesday honoured with the traditional title of “Ugosimba…
June 12: Groups Call on Tinubu to Reinstate Governor Fubara, Lawmakers
A coalition of youth groups from Rivers State has urged President Bola Tinubu to restore Governor Siminalayi Fubara…
Only a Coalition Can Remove Tinubu in 2027 – Dele Momodu
A two-time presidential hopeful and prominent figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dele Momodu, has stated that…
APC Stalwart Jesutega Onokpasa is Dead
Jesutega Onokpasa, a popular figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC), has passed away. The lawyer, known for…
JUST IN: Another Senator Set to Join APC
Senator Neda Imasuen, who represents Edo South Senatorial District under the Labour Party (LP), has revealed plans to…
Defection Wave: Hurricane Tinubu Pulls More Senators, Reps Into APC Ahead of 2027
Ten lawmakers from Akwa Ibom State have declared their intention to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC),…
Insecurity: Delta Governor Threatens to Remove Council Chairmen
In response to rising insecurity in Delta State, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has issued a strong warning to all…
Patience Jonathan Reveals She Nearly Quit Her PhD Because of Lecturer Pressure
Mrs Patience Jonathan, Nigeria’s former First Lady and wife of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has shared her emotional journey…
Wike Rallies PDP Stakeholders, Reaffirms G5 Governors’ Position on 2023 Elections
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that the G5 governors played a key…
Minister Praises Tinubu for Tackling Herdsmen Crisis, Boosting National Unity
The Minister of Works, Engineer Nweze David Umahi, has praised President Bola Tinubu for making significant progress in…
“Talking About 2027 Election in 2025 Is Like Playing God” — Otti
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has said that discussing the 2027 election as early as 2025 is “like…
FULL LIST of PDP Members Who Defected to APC in Lagos
Several members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
‘You Agree With Tinubu’s Policies, Just Want To Grab Power’ – Presidency Mocks Peter Obi
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has come under criticism from the presidency following his comments during…
We Won’t Hand Over AICC to Politicians – Wike
Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has restated that politicians will no longer be in charge of managing…
FG Plans Nationwide Rail Expansion, Says NRC Chief
The Federal Government is preparing to introduce an extensive railway expansion project that will see new train lines…
Tinubu’s Govt Behind Labour Party’s Crisis – Peter Obi
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration…
Funds Abacha Saved for Nigeria Vanished After His Death – Wife
Maryam Abacha, the widow of Nigeria’s former military ruler General Sani Abacha, has claimed that the money her…
Maryam Abacha Opens Up On Alleged Looted Fund, IBB, Insecurity
Inna Maryam, widow of former Nigerian military leader General Sani Abacha, has pushed back against long-standing accusations that…
ACF Slams Tinubu for Prioritising 2027 Re-election While Nation Battles Insecurity, Economic Hardship
Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has voiced its concern over what it sees as misplaced priorities by the ruling…
Tinubu’s Aides Deceiving Him, Govt Has Been Hijacked by ‘Kleptocrats’ — Ndume
A former Senate Chief Whip, Senator Ali Ndume, has alleged that presidential aides who are supposed to support…
Presidential Aide Aliyu Audu Resigns
The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Public Affairs, Aliyu Audu, has stepped down from…
“I Run Away from the Mosque Because of People’s Demands” – Islamic Cleric Laments Worsening Hardship on Inside Sources
Amid worsening economic conditions across Nigeria, Islamic cleric and Director-General of Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society, Imam Fuad Adeyemi, has…
BENUE KILLINGS: We Shouldn’t be Silent – Former Presidential Aide
Veteran journalist and former presidential spokesperson, Laolu Akande, has called on both the Federal Government and state governments…
Defections: More Labour Party Leaders in Enugu Join APC
The Labour Party (LP) has suffered further setbacks in Enugu State as several important leaders in the Udi/Ezeagu…
We’ve Come to Wish Him Well, Sanwo-Olu says After Meeting Tinubu
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday led a group of top political figures from the state to…
2027: I Pity Tinubu, Jonathan Had 22 Governors Endorsement but Still Lost — Senator Ndume Warns
Senator Ali Ndume of Borno South has distanced himself from the recent unanimous endorsement of President Bola Tinubu…
APC Fires Back as PDP Accuses Aiyedatiwa of Abandoning Akeredolu’s Projects
The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised concerns about what it calls Governor…
Matawalle, Zamfara Governor Clash Over Defection Plans
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has insisted that he will not leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), amid…
Ground Rent: 34 Foreign Embassies Risk Shutdown on Tuesday
Thirty-four embassies in Abuja may be forced to shut their doors this week as the Federal Capital Territory…
BREAKING: ‘All is Forgiven, It’s Over Now’ – Tinubu tells Sanwo-Olu Following Empowered Newswire Report
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday put an end to the quiet tension between himself and Lagos State Governor…
FG Declares June 12 Public Holiday to Mark Democracy Day
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, June 12, 2025, a public holiday to mark this year’s Democracy Day…
Nigerian Civil War Was Not About Tribal Hatred – Gowon
Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), on Saturday in Abuja said the Nigerian Civil War was…
Kano Govt Demands Compensation from FG Over Sallah Durbar Cancellation
The Kano State Government has asked the Federal Government to provide compensation following the cancellation of the Durbar…
How Late Justice Uwais Saved My Life During 1995 Alleged Coup – Col. Bello Fadile Recounts
A retired military officer, Col. Bello Fadile, has shared a personal story of how the late Chief Justice…
Sallah: Ibori, Okoya, Bagudu Visit President Tinubu in Lagos
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday welcomed several high-profile guests at his Lagos residence as part of the ongoing…
FG Set to Revive Ajaokuta Steel Plant
The Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, says the federal government is now at an advanced stage…
June 12: Tinubu to Confer National Honours on Select Lawmakers
The President is expected to attend a special event at the National Assembly on June 12, 2025, and…
JUST IN: SDP Senator to Quit Party Over ‘Principled Differences’ With El-Rufai
Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada, who represents Nasarawa West Senatorial District in the Nigerian Senate, has revealed his intention…
Ojude Oba Celebration: ‘We’ll Safeguard Our Cultural Treasure,’ says Ogun Governor
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has shared his joy and pride over attending the 2025 Ojude Oba Festival…