Twelve northern governors, prominent traditional rulers, and senior judges are at the centre of a looming diplomatic storm as the United States Congress considers a bill that could impose far-reaching sanctions on them over alleged complicity in what American lawmakers describe as a “Christian genocide” and systemic persecution under Nigeria’s sharia and blasphemy laws. This […]

A former National Operations Controller of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Mr Mike Osatuyi, has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving a 15 per cent import duty on petrol and diesel. In an interview with Newsmen in Lagos on Sunday, Osatuyi said that the policy would protect local refineries and attract new […]

The All Progressives Congress in Ondo State has rallied his members behind the reelection bid of President Bola Tinubu, urging them to work for his victory in the 2027 presidential election. Its state chairman, Engnr Ade Adetimehin, has urged members to work in unity to secure victory for President Bola Tinubu and the APC at […]

The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party has widened, as loyalists of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and other governors regroup to remobilise support and challenge the Nyesom Wike camp ahead of the party’s national convention. At the same time, former governors Samuel Ortom (Benue) and Ayo Fayose (Ekiti) have thrown their weight behind the […]

By John Dike, Osogbo A former chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and representative of Osun East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Francis Fadahunsi, has supported President Bola Tinubu, describing him as a “God-sent leader” whose policies are stabilising Nigeria’s economy. Fadahunsi, who a couple of months ago defected from the PDP […]

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has said that recent developments within the Peoples Democratic Party indicate that there is no hope of the party returning to power for now. Fayose, who on Saturday backed the suspension of the PDP National Chairman, Umar Damagum, by a faction of the party, also congratulated the PDP […]

The Presidency has said that President Bola Tinubu will meet with his United States counterpart, Donald Trump, in the coming days to discuss allegations of a Christian genocide in Nigeria. Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, disclosed this in a post on X on Saturday, following Trump’s recent comments accusing the […]