Tope Fasua, special adviser to the president on economic affairs, says the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu are already producing positive outcomes. Fasua spoke on Morning Brief on Channels Television on Wednesday, where he defended the administration’s economic direction. He said the government has implemented bold reforms that previous administrations avoided, including fuel…
Alex Otti, governor of Abia state, says the state government has partnered with the federal government to construct 1,200 housing units in Umuahia. In a post on X on Wednesday, the governor said he performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the project under the Federal Housing Authority’s Renewed Hope Housing Programme. Otti said the initiative is…
Dino Melaye, former senator representing Kogi West has asked President Bola Tinubu to explain to Nigerians why Wale Edun was removed from office as minister of finance. In a post on X on Wednesday, the former Kogi senator said governments in “civilised climes” owe citizens clear reasons when top officials are dismissed. “Mr President, when…
Adebayo Adelabu is set to resign as minister of power in the coming days as he prepares to contest the Oyo governorship election in 2027. Tunji Bolaji, special adviser on strategic communications and media relations to the minister, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. Bolaji said Adelabu has informed President Bola Tinubu of his…
President Bola Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle, removing Wale Edun as minister of finance and appointing Taiwo Oyedele as his replacement. In a statement issued by the office of the secretary to the government of the federation, George Akume said Edun has been directed to hand over to Oyedele, who will now serve…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Tinubu over reports that only about seven percent of the Nigerian Army’s budget for security equipment has been released in the 2025 fiscal year. In a statement signed by Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s national publicity secretary, the ADC described the development as “indefensible”. The ADC said…
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has criticised the recent directive by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), warning that it could undermine Nigeria’s democracy. In a post on X on Tuesday, the ADC presidential hopeful said the move signals a troubling pattern at a time when democratic institutions should be strengthened….
Amnesty International has asked President Bola Tinubu to urgently address the growing wave of abductions in northern Nigeria, saying at least 1,100 people were kidnapped between January and April 2026. In a statement, the organisation said the attacks have largely targeted rural communities and internally displaced persons (IDPs), raising concerns about worsening insecurity. Amnesty said…
Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano state has urged Nigerians to register for their voter cards and join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of upcoming elections. In a post on X on Monday, the former Kano governor thanked supporters for showing interest in the party and called on more citizens to participate in the…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has denied reports that it is in talks with the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) over a possible political alignment. In a statement on Monday, Bolaji Abdullahi, national publicity secretary of the party, described the claim as false. “Our attention has been drawn to a story that the ADC is in…
