An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has expressed support for the Federal Government’s planned reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), saying the initiative will empower young Nigerians and contribute to the country’s $1 trillion economy target. Oyintiloye said the proposed changes would equip graduates with practical skills, improve their employability and…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed reports claiming he was offered ₦500 billion to contest the 2027 presidential election against Peter Obi to split votes in the South-South. Jonathan described the report as false and urged Nigerians to disregard what he called a fabricated publication. Jonathan Rejects Viral Claim In a statement issued on Sunday…
The controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) has grown beyond a debate about one individual or one office. It has become a test of Nigeria’s public institutions and their ability to protect the integrity of government. Whether the allegations are eventually proven or disproven, one question remains unavoidable: How did a…
United States Congressman Riley Moore has said the US will pay close attention to Nigeria’s 2027 general election, stressing the importance of a credible and transparent electoral process. Moore made the remarks during a meeting with Nigerian political stakeholders, where he discussed democracy, governance and the need for free and fair elections ahead of the…
The Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has predicted major changes in Nigeria’s political leadership ahead of the 2027 general election. The cleric said he foresees the emergence of a new Vice President, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senate President and a new federal minister. He also alleged…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to working closely with religious leaders to promote peace, harmony and tolerance across Nigeria. The President made the pledge on Saturday while receiving Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Tinubu Calls for…
Three Nigerian students are representing the country at the Grand Finale of the International STEM Olympiad in Rome, Italy. The competition has attracted participants from more than 150 countries. The students are Egejurum Onyedikachi Ethan (11), Onwubiko Chimduebube Victor (13) and Don Anele Munachimso Marvelous (17). They qualified after emerging among the best performers at…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has asked the Federal Government to explain claims of off-budget public spending raised in a recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) report. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate said Nigerians deserve answers over the alleged expenditure. According to the IMF, public spending worth about 2 per cent of Nigeria’s Gross…
The nationwide debate sparked by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s remarks on akara and kuli-kuli has found its way into the classroom. A university lecturer reportedly set an examination question based on the viral discussion, asking students to analyse the controversy from a communication and public perception perspective. Exam Question Draws Attention Images of the examination…
An All Progressives Congress (APC) youth leader has defended First Lady Oluremi Tinubu over her recent comments encouraging women to embrace small businesses such as akara, kuli-kuli and roasted maize trading. He said honest trading is more respectable than engaging in criminal or immoral activities. ‘Honest Work Is Better Than Crime’ Speaking at a press…
