Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, has urged Muslims to support the vulnerable as they celebrate Eid al-Fitr. Obi made the call in a post on X on Friday. The former Anambra governor congratulated Muslim faithful on the completion of Ramadan. He described the fasting period as…
Nigeria has risen to the fourth position on the Global Terrorism Index (GTI), following a sharp increase in terrorist activities and fatalities in 2025. The latest report shows that Nigeria moved up two places on the index. It now ranks behind Pakistan, Burkina Faso, and Niger. Mali, Syria, and Somalia ranked below Nigeria among the…
Aremu Afolayan, a Nollywood actor, has apologised to Nigerians over his controversial remark suggesting that the country’s insecurity was scripted. In a nine-minute video posted online, the actor expressed remorse and pleaded for forgiveness. The video, which has since gone viral, shows Afolayan kneeling as he addressed Nigerians and his fans. “I’m so very sober…
Kenneth Okonkwo, chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s trip to the United Kingdom, describing it as insensitive amid the recent bomb attacks in Borno state. Okonkwo spoke on Wednesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s programme, Politics Today. Okonkwo said Tinubu should have suspended his trip in light of…
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), says he is unsure of securing the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 elections. He spoke in Enugu on Wednesday while addressing his supporters. Obi said the ticket is not guaranteed, but insisted he remains in the race….
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has demanded the immediate release of Nasir El-Rufai or his arraignment before a court of competent jurisdiction. In a statement on Wednesday, Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesperson of the party, said the continued detention of the former Kaduna governor raises concerns about respect for the rule of law. Party Raises Concerns Over…
President Bola Tinubu has directed all political appointees seeking elective offices in the 2027 general elections to resign on or before March 31, 2026. The office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) issued stated this in a statement on Tuesday. The order is based on section 88(1) of the Electoral Act,…
Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of failing to protect Nigerians. Amaechi made the remarks in a post on X on Tuesday. The former governor of Rivers state and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) criticised the government’s handling of insecurity, particularly in the wake of…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it is holding Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna, based on a valid court order. In a statement on Tuesday, the anti-graft agency said reports claiming it sought a fresh extension of el-Rufai’s detention on March 17 are inaccurate. Court Adjourns Hearing to March…
The federal government (FG) has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid al-Fitr. In a statement on Monday, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, minister of interior, announced the decision on behalf of the federal government. Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting observed…
