President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has initiated a major diplomatic effort aimed at bringing home nearly 300 Nigerian citizens currently serving prison sentences in Ethiopia, signaling a renewed commitment to addressing the welfare of Nigerians detained abroad. According to sources within the Presidency and Nigeria’s foreign service, the President has directed a high-level delegation to travel…
A proposal that could significantly reshape Nigeria’s political landscape is set to be considered by the National Assembly, as Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has expressed support for a constitutional amendment that would introduce a single six-year term for the President and state governors. Speaking during a session on the Senate floor, Bamidele revealed that one…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced a restriction on commercial motorcycle operations, popularly known as okada, between 10:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. across the state as part of renewed efforts to strengthen security and curb criminal activities. The governor disclosed the directive on Friday while addressing residents on the state’s security situation, particularly the…
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has stirred political conversations after declaring that it would be “evil” for the people of Delta State to vote against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Tuesday, the Delta State governor said President Tinubu shares strong family and cultural ties with…
The House of Representatives has renewed calls for the immediate implementation of state police and broader security reforms following the tragic kidnapping of pupils and teachers in Oyo State and the gruesome killing of a schoolteacher by his abductors. The resolution came after a Motion of Urgent Public Importance was presented by Hon. Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala…
The Nigerian Presidency has pushed back against growing concerns over the country’s rising debt burden, insisting that Nigeria has not over-borrowed when compared with several other African economies, including Egypt, South Africa, and Senegal. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga made the statement in a post on X on Tuesday, amid renewed public debate over Nigeria’s debt…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has explained why leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were denied access to former Kaduna State governor Nasir el-Rufai at its detention facility in Abuja. According to the anti-graft agency, the restriction was based on an existing court order limiting access to the former…
Nigeria’s political landscape is once again under intense public scrutiny following reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has cleared former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello to contest for a Senate seat despite his ongoing ₦80.2 billion fraud trial with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The decision has already sparked debate across the…
Fresh controversy has erupted surrounding former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai after his family alleged that officials of Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) took him into custody shortly after a Federal High Court in Abuja granted him bail. The development, which unfolded on Monday, has sparked legal and political concerns, with family members accusing…
President Bola Tinubu has emphasized that practical skills and vocational training will play a critical role in shaping Nigeria’s future, stressing that certificates alone are no longer enough to guarantee success in today’s rapidly evolving economy. The president made this known during the combined convocation ceremony and 70th anniversary celebration of Kaduna Polytechnic, held in…
