Category: News

The Peoples Democratic Party has condemned the defection of 17 Rivers State lawmakers to the All Progressives Congress, describing their action as reckless and an act of betrayal carried out at a critical moment for the state’s democracy. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, in an interview with Saturday Punch, said the lawmakers had portrayed […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on eminent Nigerians to build legacies that will outlive them, stressing that society can only grow when leaders invest in impactful projects that continue to serve humanity long after they are gone. He made the remarks on Saturday at the 10th Coronation […]

says survival depends on responsible journalism By John Dike, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a strong warning against the rise of misinformation in Nigeria’s political space, stressing that the survival of the nation’s democracy depends on accurate, responsible journalism. The message was delivered on Friday in Abuja during the public presentation […]

Former Sole Administrator of Rivers State and ex- Chief of Naval Staff, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas President Bola Tinubu has forwarded a new batch of non-career ambassadorial nominees to the Senate. The new nominees include the immediate past Sole Administrator of Rivers State and former Chief of Naval Staff, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas; former presidential aide, Ita […]

Gen. Christopher G. Musa. The Senate and House of Representatives yesterday moved to reset Nigeria’s failing security architecture, confirming General Christopher Musa as Defence Minister after intense scrutiny and approving far-reaching resolutions banning ransom and amnesty, tightening weapons control and demanding stricter laws to curb terrorism and mass kidnappings. The Senate confirmed the former Chief […]

Atiku Abubakar and Bola Tinubu A group within the Ondo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Thursday said the African Democratic Congress coming up with a coalition of politicians could not shake the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general election. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially registered as a member of […]

Budget and Economic Planning Minister, Atiku Bagudu The Federal Government has projected total revenue of N50.74 trillion for 2026, alongside a targeted economic growth rate of 4.68 per cent, while its proposed 2026 deficit has risen so sharply that it now exceeds the entire national budget of 2022 by N2.78 trillion. This deficit likely means […]

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has revealed that nearly 70 per cent of those currently working with the President had, at one point, opposed him politically. Bwala stated this while responding to concerns that some individuals on the ambassadorial list were undeserving because they had previously criticised or […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria has removed all cash-deposit limits for bank customers while maintaining strict weekly withdrawal ceilings under a revised set of cash-related policies that take effect on January 1, 2026. The changes were announced in a circular issued on Tuesday and signed by the Director, Financial Policy and Regulation Department, Dr Rita […]

President Bola Tinubu has commended the Senate for its swift confirmation of General Christopher Musa (retd.) as the new Minister of Defence, describing the appointment as timely and crucial for the country. In a post released on his official X handle on Thursday, Tinubu said he forwarded Musa’s name to the Senate two days ago […]