PRESS STATEMENT BY CORE MEMBERS OF THE FORMER CONGRESS FOR PROGRESSIVE CHANGE (CPC) REAFFIRMING OUR LOYALTY TO THE APC AND SUPPORT FOR PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025 We, the undersigned leaders and dedicated members of the former Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), instrumental in the historic merger that birthed the […]
Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has called on the authorities in Cape Verde to release five Nigerian tourists who were arrested for allegedly failing to meet the immigration entry requirements. The five individuals who were arrested—David James Udoh, Lily Dada, Oghenero Adaware, Sherifat Abimbola Ogundairo, and Jesutomi Aina—had […]
The World Bank recently announced plans to raise its investment in girls’ education in Kaduna State as part of its overall commitment to improving educational access and empowering adolescent girls across Nigeria. This move comes in the wake of growing concerns over the high number of out-of-school children in the country, with a high […]
The Federal Government has reduced its power supply to Niger Republic from 80 megawatts to 46 megawatts, a development that is a continuation of a cautious attitude towards the country’s new military junta. The reduction is a 42 percent decrease in power exports and has led to extensive power shortages in Niger. Niger’s Energy and […]
Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’adu Abubakar III, has denounced in very strict terms the uncontrolled domination of social media as a “terrorist organisation” that poses a significant threat to national security and social cohesion. Speaking at the 7th Executive […]
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has attributed the country’s chronic electricity challenges to decades of neglect, inconsistent policies, and underinvestment by successive governments. Speaking at a recent press briefing, Adelabu described the state of Nigeria’s power infrastructure as “a national embarrassment,” while outlining key reform efforts by the current administration. Despite being Africa’s […]
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has announced the arrest of two high profile suspects in the Jos killings which he condemned as “senseless, utterly reprehensible, and a grave assault on national peace and security.” In a statement from the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday after on the spot visit to the area […]
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has responded to ex-Niger Delta militant ex-leader, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly called Tompolo’s recent calls for reconciliation by stating that the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has not made any apology or forgiveness request. Tompolo, in his open pronouncement to diffuse the political tension in Rivers State, had […]
Love Ogah, daughter of Bishop David Oyedepo the founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners Chapel) has recounted a harrowing childhood experience involving a failed assassination attempt on her father. Speaking during a church service, Love shared how her personal encounter with danger and divine intervention taught her the undeniable power of God’s protection and […]
Former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has filed a petition with the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), seeking the prosecution of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP–Kogi Central) over statements he describes as defamatory, provocative, and potentially dangerous. The petition, dated April 10 and signed by Bello’s counsel, Mr. N.A. Abubakar, accuses the senator of making false […]
