Written by The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State on Monday has declared support for the opposition lawmaker in the state House of Assembly challenging the approval of a ₦300bn loan for Governor Seyi Makinde. Shittu, who represents Saki West constituency on the APC platform, claimed that the loan was passed without the required two-thirds majority … Continue reading “APC Drags Makinde Over ₦300 Billion Loan Says Governor Pushing State Into Debt”
Mrs Nancy Sabanti Nathan, has been appointed as Acting Head of Service of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). According to a statement on Tuesday by the Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, the appointment takes immediate effect. Naija News reports that Nathan was … Continue reading “Wike Appoints Nathan As FCTA Acting Head Of Service”
Former lawmaker, Dino Melaye, has stated that the opposition coalition party, African Democratic Congress (ADC), is prepared to unseat President Bola Tinubu. Naija News reports that Melaye, during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Monday, said the 2027 electoral contest will not be “a tea party as usual.” He accused the All … Continue reading “‘2027 Election Will Not Be A Tea Party As Usual, ADC Will Send Tinubu Out’ – Melaye”
Former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Sam Amadi, has urged Nigerians not to personalise their grievances against President Bola Tinubu, warning that hatred of individuals often leads to poor leadership choices. Amadi said critics should focus on rejecting the President’s politics and policies rather than demonising him as a person. Naija News … Continue reading “Tinubu: Hatred For Jonathan Made Us Remove A Working Govt, Brought In A Terrible One – Sam Amadi”
The worsening wave of bandit attacks and kidnappings in Kwara State has forced staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Patigi and Edu Local Government Areas to abandon their duty posts, locking up offices and suspending voter registration activities. According to SaharaReporters, security operatives told the publication that intelligence operatives had warned electoral … Continue reading “BREAKING: Bandits Force INEC Staff Out of Kwara LGAs, CVR Stalls”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to commission a newly completed 6,000-metric-tonne lithium processing plant in Nasarawa State, Governor Abdullahi Sule has announced. Speaking to State House correspondents after a closed-door meeting with the President in Abuja, Sule explained that the facility, built by a Chinese investor, has just been completed and is ready for … Continue reading “Tinubu To Commission 6,000MT Lithium Plant In Nasarawa”
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 elections, Adewole Adebayo, has said the former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, is not a member of the party. Naija News reports that Adebayo, during an interview with journalists, was questioned about El Rufai’s current status, specifically whether he is a member … Continue reading “‘El-Rufai Is Not A Member Of SDP’ – Ex-presidential Candidate, Adebayo”
Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Adebayo Shittu, has expressed sympathy for former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over the political challenges he is currently facing. Naija News reports that Shittu, during an interview with Arise News, acknowledged El-Rufai’s contributions to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the nation, despite their past political differences. … Continue reading “‘I Wish He Wasn’t Facing These Difficulties’ – Former Minister, Shittu Expresses Sympathy For El-Rufai”
Arsenal and Barcelona have announced their squads for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League league phase, with both clubs making some notable inclusions and omissions ahead of the competition’s kickoff this month. For Arsenal, manager Mikel Arteta has handed 15-year-old Max Dowman a surprise spot in the A-list Champions League squad, highlighting the teenager’s rapid rise … Continue reading “Arsenal, Barcelona Confirm Champions League Squads For 2025/26 Season”
At least three people were reportedly killed when violent clashes erupted during a masquerade festival in the Lagos Island area of Lagos State. Though the immediate cause of the killings is unclear, Daily Post quoted eyewitnesses as saying the cultural celebration was hijacked by suspected cult members, sparking a bloody supremacy battle. Videos circulating online … Continue reading “Three Killed As Cultists Hijack Lagos Masquerade Festival”