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 […]
The Presidency has strongly defended Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila after former Vice President Atiku Abubakar called for his suspension over allegations involving a purported ₦400 million bribery scandal and a disputed ₦27.4 billion budget allocation. Responding to Atiku’s claims, the Presidency described Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew—the man behind the allegations—as […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026 into law, a landmark reform designed to modernize Nigeria’s identity management system, strengthen national security, and accelerate digital transformation. The signing at the State House, Abuja, was witnessed by top government officials, lawmakers, and development partners, […]
The debate over Nigeria’s proposed State Police has intensified following the Senate’s approval of the constitutional amendment bill. PDP chieftain Segun Sowunmi praised President Bola Tinubu for pushing the reform, dismissing fears of abuse as “annoying” and insisting governors can no longer blame insecurity on lack of control over policing. […]
Nigeria’s Senate has passed a landmark constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish State Police Services, marking one of the biggest security reforms since the return to democracy. The proposed legislation introduces a dual policing system, allowing states to operate their own police services alongside the Federal Police. Under the bill, […]
