Prof. Usman Yusuf, former executive secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), has called on the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, to resign, saying any election conducted under him would lack credibility. Yusuf spoke during a recent interview with Symfoni Media, where he questioned the neutrality of the electoral…
Nafiu Bala, former deputy national chairman of the ADC, has described the convention organised by the David Mark-led faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as illegal, insisting that those behind it lack the authority to act on behalf of the party. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Bala said the coalition group responsible…
Habib Mailemo, spokesperson of the Kwankwasiyya movement, says President Bola Tinubu’s chances of reelection in 2027 would be “dead on arrival” if Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso work together. Mailemo spoke during an interview with Trust TV on Friday. He said both Obi and Kwankwaso have “organic followers” whose support is not driven by inducement…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly known as BLord, bail set at N20 million. The bail requires two sureties of the same amount, both of whom must be individuals of reputable standing in society. Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, who ruled on the bail application, emphasized that granting bail is at…
Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, says he is the only “national candidate” in the race for the 2027 presidency, accusing other contenders of relying on ethnic appeal. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Friday, the former Rivers governor said his candidacy stands apart from rivals like Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, and Peter…
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested 15 individuals suspected of attempting to steal crude oil from a Dangote refinery supply vessel in Lagos. However, The arrest announced in an operational report released on Friday in Abuja. Also, According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the suspects apprehended in the early hours of the…
President Bola Tinubu has mocked the African Democratic Congress (ADC), saying opposition figures in the coalition had merely “privatised another man’s political party.” Tinubu spoke on Thursday in Abuja while receiving a delegation of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors led by Hope Uzodimma, governor of Imo state, at the State House. Taking a swipe at some…
Airtel Nigeria has announced a temporary halt to its airtime and data credit services. This makes it the second major telecom operator in the country to suspend such offerings, following new regulatory requirements for digital lending. In a statement signed by Femi Adesina, Director of Corporate Communications and CSR, Airtel explained that the suspended services…
Afrobeats superstar Davido has shared a deeply personal story about his relationship with his wife. Chioma Adeleke, revealing that he once cheated on her before they tied the knot. The singer opened up about this challenging chapter in their relationship. Describing it as a time when things were rocky between them. “I was most disappointed…
President Tinubu has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, approving a total budget of ₦68.32 trillion for the fiscal year. In addition, the President approved a bill extending the implementation period for the capital component of the 2025 budget. This extension moves the deadline from March 31, 2026, to June 30, 2026. According to…
