The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has published the final list of presidential and vice-presidential candidates for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, formally putting 18 presidential tickets in the race for the presidency. The list includes President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima has condemned recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa, warning that Nigeria will not accept the humiliation or mistreatment of its citizens. Shettima spoke in Luanda, Angola, on Sunday, August 30, 2026, after representing President Bola Tinubu at the […]
President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions as part of efforts to strengthen national security and improve the military’s response to emerging threats. The new divisions will be headquartered in Makurdi, Ilorin, Jalingo and Benin City, with the restructuring expected to […]
Nigeria’s political temperature spiked Tuesday as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar launched a multi-pronged assault on President Bola Tinubu’s credibility—demanding his resignation over conflicting official accounts of a controversial investment council, challenging a record ₦12.8 trillion budget allocation, and facing a fierce counterattack over his own Washington lobbying operation. The […]
Former Ekiti Governor, Retired General Lead Sweeping Restructuring of 10 Federal Agencies President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced 26 new appointments across 10 Federal Government agencies and commissions, installing former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose as chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and Major General Junaid Bindawa as chairman […]
Rabiu Kwankwaso has revealed that Labour Party-backed presidential hopeful Peter Obi signed a formal agreement to serve only one term if elected President in 2027. Speaking on ChannelsTv’s Politics Today, the NDC vice-presidential candidate said the agreement reflects the long-standing principle of rotating Nigeria’s presidency between the North and South. […]
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the arrest of Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-proclaimed Director-General of the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). Adeyemi was apprehended in Osun State by the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) after a bench warrant was issued by the Federal High Court in Abuja for failing […]
A fresh political row has erupted following the rescue of the Oriire schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State, with the Presidency accusing Atiku Abubakar of staying silent on the operation. Atiku fired back, insisting he had publicly praised the military and security agencies, accusing the Presidency of spreading misinformation. Meanwhile, […]
Tinubu Hails Security Agencies, Orders Medical Care as 8 Kidnappers Arrested Dozens of schoolchildren and teachers kidnapped by suspected bandits in Oriire, Oyo State, have been freed after 56 days in captivity, the Presidency announced on Friday. The Rescue Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga confirmed the rescue was achieved through a […]
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), describing it as a fictitious agency with no legal backing. The Presidency said the probe will examine allegations of forged appointment letters, impersonation, fake government […]
