Politics

Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), has tendered his resignation to President Bola Tinubu, effective today, August 24. While the precise reasons for his departure remain undisclosed, there is speculation that the NIA DG Abubakar may have stepped down to avoid becoming entangled in …

Chief Olabode George, a former deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has expressed worries that instability in Nigeria may have resulted from Alhaji Atiku Abubakar’s 2023 presidential campaign. George made the suggestion during an appearance on Arise Television that Atiku’s campaign may have increased ethnic and religious …

Concerns have surfaced within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) regarding the leadership style of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, especially in light of his ongoing dispute with his predecessor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.   Amidst growing unease, the PDP Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF), which convened …

The Supreme Court has affirmed the re-election of Senator Duoye Diri as the Governor of Bayelsa State, dismissing the appeal filed by Timipre Sylva, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, following the November 11, 2023, off-cycle election. The decision, delivered by a five-member panel headed by Justice Lawal Garba on …

Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has been sworn in as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) by President Bola Tinubu, marking a significant moment in the country’s judicial history.   The ceremony took place on August 23, with Justice Kekere-Ekun assuming her role in an acting capacity following the retirement of her …

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the federal and state governments, demanding immediate action on unresolved issues that threaten the future of Nigeria’s public universities.  Failure to meet these demands, the union warns, will result in a nationwide strike.  ASUU National President, Emmanuel …

The recent #EndBadGovernance protests have forced the Nigerian federal government to take notice of the public’s growing dissatisfaction and demands, according to Senator Abubakar Bagudu, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning.  Speaking at the Nigerian Economic Summit Group’s National Economic Dialogue, Bagudu acknowledged that the government has been compelled to …

Former US President Donald Trump momentarily stepped away from the safety of bulletproof glass walls on Wednesday, August 21, to attend to a medical emergency during his rally in Asheboro, North Carolina.   The rally, held at the North Carolina Aviation Museum and Hall of Fame, marked Trump’s first outdoor campaign …

The campaign of U.S. independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has hinted at a possible exit from the race to support Republican candidate Donald Trump, raising concerns about trust and unity within the political system. Nicole Shanahan, RFK Jr.’s running mate, disclosed in a recent podcast interview that their …

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2024 election, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to provide clear details about the newly acquired presidential jet and the sale of old ones.  In a post shared on his X handle on August 21, Obi emphasized the importance …

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed its support for the potential candidacy of former President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2027 presidential race, citing growing dissatisfaction with the current administration under President Bola Tinubu.   The endorsement follows a period of economic turmoil that has left many Nigerians questioning the direction …

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stern warning of a nationwide strike if the police proceed with detaining its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero.  The threat emerged after an emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Tuesday morning, August 20, at the NLC headquarters in Abuja.  The meeting was …

Leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have convened an urgent National Executive Council meeting at their headquarters in Abuja following a police summons issued to the organization’s president, Joe Ajaero.  The summons demands Ajaero’s presence for questioning over serious allegations, including terrorism financing, treasonable felonies, and cybercrime.  Read Also: Nigerian …

Former Minister of Environment, Mrs. Lawrencia Laraba-Mallam, has called on Nigerian women to actively engage in politics, emphasizing the need for female representation to address the nation’s pressing issue.   Speaking at a sensitization seminar organized by the Dignity of Women Commission at St. John’s Catholic Church in Kaduna, the …

President Bola Tinubu has granted approval for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited to utilize the 2023 final dividends owed to the federation to cover the cost of petrol subsidies.    This decision reflects the president’s concern for alleviating the financial strain on citizens while ensuring that essential policies …