Two of Nigeria’s biggest opposition figures have made the same bold promise ahead of 2027: bring back fuel subsidy. On Monday, Peter Obi, the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, and Atiku Abubakar’s camp in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) separately pledged to restore subsidy — but with different approaches […]
Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has addressed his recent political fallout with Lagos lawmaker Desmond Elliott, saying the matter should be put behind them. Gbajabiamila spoke at the 2026 Gbaja Mega Empowerment Programme held at the National Stadium in Lagos, where residents and beneficiaries from Surulere […]
The Presidency has moved to clear the air on the ongoing legal proceedings involving President Bola Tinubu in the United States, stressing that the case is a civil records-disclosure dispute and not a criminal matter. In a statement on Thursday, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said recent reports had created […]
Across Nigeria and parts of the world, Hausa communities and cultural enthusiasts are marking World Hausa Day 2026, also known as Ranar Hausa, with celebrations focused on the language, history and cultural heritage of the Hausa people. Observed on August 26, this year’s activities are taking place prominently in Daura, […]
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the arrest of George Buchi Nwabueze and the immediate suspension of three permanent secretaries following the discovery of another allegedly unlawful agency operating from within the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF). The development was announced on Friday by the […]
President Bola Tinubu has defended his administration’s decision to remove Nigeria’s petrol subsidy, arguing that reversing the policy would demonstrate a lack of understanding of the country’s economic and governance challenges. Tinubu made the comment on Thursday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja while receiving Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Nigeria’s 2027 political battle is heating up as Peter Obi has called on voters to deny President Bola Tinubu a second term, citing failure to deliver on key electricity promises. Obi pointed to declining power generation—now reportedly below 4,000MW—and rising tariffs, arguing that Nigerians are paying more for less electricity […]
