NAGA diaspora faults Tinubu over fuel subsidy policy, backs Atiku’s relief plan

President Bola Tinubu The Nigerian Advocacy for Good Governance Alliance (NAGA-Diaspora) has criticised the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the continued hardship associated with the removal of fuel subsidy, saying millions of Nigerians are yet to benefit from the promised economic relief. In a statement signed by its Global Coordinator, Tope Adesipo, the […]

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2027 campaigns: Police, Abdulsalami panel move to curb rising tension

Former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.) The Nigeria Police Force and the National Peace Committee led by former military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.), have stepped up efforts to contain rising political tension and alleged inciting comments as campaigns for the 2027 general elections gather momentum. The police have commenced investigations […]

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Opposition coalition stumbles over choice of flagbearer, party structure

Key leaders, presidential hopefuls stay away from G100 summit  SDP chairman warns personal ambitions may derail alliance NDC says Atiku, Obi absence won’t derail opposition alliance ADC warns Obi’s subsidy stance may threaten coalition Turaki-led PDP faction endorses G100 opposition platform Strong indications emerged yesterday that the much-touted coalition of opposition parties may be heading […]

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Tinubu defends reforms as Atiku faults economic policies

President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday defended his administration’s economic reforms as necessary steps towards building a $1tn economy by 2030, as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar challenged the policies, asking why Nigerians had to endure years of hardship before the government began promising relief. Represented by the National Chairman of the All […]

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Atiku slams Tinubu over fuel price

Ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of forcing Nigerians to endure years of economic hardship while continuously promising relief. Firing back at the president in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, he said his criticism of the President’s policies was predicated […]

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Dan Orbih: ‘I lost a true friend’ – Wike

Chief Dan Orbih Federal Capital Territory minister, Nyesom Wike, has mourned the death of the Peoples Democratic Party National Vice Chairman (South-South), Chief Dan Orbih, who he described as a true friend and committed political ally. In a condolence message issued on Tuesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere […]

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We won’t accept further maltreatment of Nigerians, FG tells South Africa

Vice President Kashim Shettima Nigeria has told South Africa that she would no longer tolerate maltreatment and humiliation of her citizens in that country. Giving the warning on Monday against the backdrop of recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks in that country, the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, said the government and people of Nigeria will no […]

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Sylva blasts, quits APC, says party has drerailed

Ex-Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva Ex-Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva has quit the All Progressives Congress, blasting Nigeria’s ruling party of allegedly derailng from its founding ideals. He is already being wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC in connection with an alleged $14.85 million fraud case. Besides, Sylva has also been named […]

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