Politics

    The Emir of Dutse in Jigawa State, Dr. Hameem Nuhu, has flagged off the distribution of over N10 million in cash Zakat to 300 needy individuals in the Yayari district of Buji Local Government Area.   He called on the faithful to continue giving Allah’s due to enjoy ...

  President Bola Tinubu on Saturday congratulated a former Vice President and elder statesman, Namadi Sambo, on his 71st birthday.   Sambo, who was born on August 2nd, 1954 served as the Vice President of Nigeria from May 19, 2010 to 29 May 29, 2015.   He was the Governor ...

  Former Kogi senator, Dino Melaye, has expressed regret for previously backing the All Progressives Congress, describing his past support as a mistake.   He also expressed confidence in the African Democratic Congress to present a strong contender capable of unseating President Bola Tinubu in 2027.   Speaking on Politics ...

    The Spokesman for Osun State Governor, Olawale Rasheed, has stated that his principal will not join the African Democratic Congress or align with any interest within the party ahead of the 2026 state elections in the state.   A statement signed by Rasheed obtained in Osogbo on Friday ...

      The leadership of Odo-Otin Local Government Traditional Council, comprising royal fathers of communities in the council areas on Friday said it has intervened in the face-off involving the Alasi of Asi, Oba Isaac Oyewale and the Speaker of Osun State House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun.   This ...

    President John Mahama of Ghana has assured Nigeria of the safety of its nationals residing in Ghana, stating that there is no place for xenophobia in the country.   Mahama also reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to the Economic Community of West African States protocols, especially those concerning the free ...

  Former Deputy Governor of Ekiti State and ex-Senate Minority Leader, Senator Biodun Olujimi, has said that the political strategy and rhetoric used by Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, during the 2023 general election will not be effective in 2027.   Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, ...

    The Federal Government has begun reconstruction of the collapsed Keffi Flyover in Nasarawa State, while accelerating major roadworks across the country.   Minister of Works, Mr Dave Umahi, disclosed this after Thursday’s Federal Executive Council meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu.   Umahi described the July 4 collapse ...

    Amnesty International says that one year after the Nigerian police used lethal force and carried out mass arbitrary arrests of peaceful #EndBadGovernance protesters, the authorities have failed to ensure justice for victims and survivors.   The organisation made this disclosure in a statement posted on its website and ...

  The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, on Monday welcomed a delegation of the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions on a post-election follow-up and needs assessment mission to Nigeria, two years after the 2023 polls.   Speaking at the INEC headquarters in Abuja, Yakubu commended ...