Top officials of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have declared that recently defected governors, including Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno, Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, will not receive automatic tickets to contest future elections, party leaders confirmed in Abuja on Tuesday. […]
Nigerians relied increasingly on cash transactions between January and June 2025, withdrawing N36.34tn from automated teller machines nationwide, despite higher withdrawal charges introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria, according to official banking data. Figures contained in the CBN’s quarterly statistical bulletin show that the value of ATM withdrawals in the first half of 2025 […]
The Ijaw National Congress (INC) and the Rivers State Elders and Leaders Council on Sunday openly opposed moves by the Rivers State House of Assembly to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, warning that the action lacks public support and is driven by personal interests rather than constitutional necessity. The two […]
Operatives of the Federal Highway Patrol on Sunday intercepted a commercial vehicle along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Oyo State and recovered items suspected to be parts of a human corpse, concealed among passengers’ luggage, leading to the arrest of the driver. The discovery was made near Guru Maharaji Village during a routine stop-and-search operation carried […]
The All Progressives Congress on Friday in Abuja dismissed concerns that the recent defection of Abba Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, could create internal instability within the ruling party, insisting that the APC remains disciplined, structured, and resilient against external influence. Speaking in an exclusive interview, the party’s Deputy National Organising Secretary, […]
Kaduna Governor Visits Freed Captive Family, Announces Education and Medical Aid Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State on Sunday visited the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital, where he met Mrs. Sarah Achi and her daughter, recently released from captivity, and expressed condolences over the death of her husband, the late Venerable Edwin Achi. The governor […]
Electrical Surge Sparks Fire in Abuja Plaza as Fire Service Saves N900m Property The Federal Fire Service (FFS) on Sunday successfully contained a fire incident at Leventis Plaza in Abuja, preventing the blaze from spreading to other parts of the commercial complex and neighboring structures. The fire, which affected a tailoring workshop on the first […]
Niger Governor Hails Military Operations, Donates to Army Wives Associations Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago has commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for sustained efforts in restoring peace and safeguarding lives and property across Niger State, describing the military as a key partner in ensuring security and stability. The governor spoke on Saturday, January 17, […]
Shettima Arrives Davos to Lead Nigerian Delegation at World Economic Forum Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Davos, Switzerland, to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), scheduled to hold from January 19 to 23, 2026. Shettima arrived in Davos from Conakry, Guinea, where he represented President […]
ADC Raises Constitutional Concerns, Demands Clarification on U.S.–Nigeria Health MoU The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Federal Government to clarify the contents and implications of the recently signed health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Nigeria and the United States, citing concerns over conflicting public descriptions of the agreement and possible constitutional […]
