Tinubu Takes Fresh Stand on Fuel Subsidy
President Bola Tinubu has ruled out bringing back Nigeria’s petrol subsidy, insisting that his administration will stay the course with its economic reforms despite the hardship they have caused. He made the declaration during his Independence Day…
Nigeria @66: Tinubu Promises End to Poverty
President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged the financial pressure facing millions of Nigerians, saying many families still struggle to pay for food, school, healthcare and transportation. The President made the admission on Thursday during his Independence…
Emir Sanusi Speaks on Political Influence, Impunity in Nigeria
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has questioned the extent to which political influence may affect the enforcement of Nigeria’s anti-corruption laws. Speaking during an interview with Channels Television in Lagos, Sanusi said the country already…
UK Home Secretary Signals Review of Migration Reform Plans
Britain’s proposed changes to permanent residency rules could be adjusted after concerns emerged within the Labour government over their impact on foreign workers. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood indicated that the government was still weighing its…
Onaiyekan Tells INEC to Ensure Free Choice of Leaders
Cardinal John Onaiyekan has urged Nigeria’s electoral authorities and political stakeholders to create conditions that allow voters to freely decide who leads the country in the 2027 elections. The former Catholic Archbishop of Abuja made the call on…
AAC Drags Tinubu, NASS to Court Over Shettima Handover
The African Action Congress has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to determine whether President Bola Tinubu complied with the constitutional procedure for transferring presidential functions during his extended stay in Europe. The opposition party…
Atiku, ADC Amend Suit Challenging Tinubu’s 2027 Eligibility
The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled October 13, 2026, to hear a request by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress to amend their suit challenging President Bola Tinubu’s eligibility for the 2027 presidential…
Rivers Assembly Supports State Police Bill, Joins Osun, Edo
The Rivers State House of Assembly has joined the growing number of state legislatures backing the proposed constitutional amendment for the establishment of State Police Services in Nigeria. The Assembly approved the bill on Monday, September 28, with…
Where is President Tinubu? Let us continue to pray for his return – Peter Obi
NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has again questioned the whereabouts of President Tinubu and has urged Nigerians to continue to pray for his safe return. In a statement shared on social media this morning, Obi said that at a time when world…
Ibrahim-Imam, El-Rufai to Lead Atiku’s 2027 Campaign
With the 2027 presidential race gathering momentum, African Democratic Congress candidate Atiku Abubakar has unveiled the team that will drive his campaign across Nigeria. The former Vice-President named Kashim Ibrahim-Imam as Chairman of his National…