President Bola Tinubu may find it difficult to replace Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Political calculations and growing support for Shettima within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have strengthened his position. Although the President has the constitutional right to choose a running mate, party insiders…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, against allegations linking him to the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). Speaking during his monthly media briefing in Abuja, Wike described the allegations as “rubbish” and “madness.” He argued that those behind the claims wanted…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of shifting its attention from governance to preparations for the 2027 general election. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the allegation during an appearance on Politics Today, a programme aired by Channels Television. He argued that the ruling party had…
Fresh allegations have intensified the PFIPC controversy, prompting renewed calls for United States authorities to examine aspects of the unfolding case. The latest claims have also increased pressure on Nigerian authorities to conduct a transparent investigation. Politicians, civil society groups and legal experts continue to demand greater accountability over the alleged activities of the Presidential…
The Senate has approved a combined ₦404.07 billion for the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF), endorsing the Fund’s 2025 and 2026 budgets to strengthen policing, improve security operations and support critical infrastructure nationwide. Lawmakers approved ₦170.10 billion for the 2025 fiscal year and ₦233.96 billion for 2026 after considering reports presented by the Senate Committee…
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has revealed that he once refused to pay a ₦300 million ransom demanded by kidnappers, saying he instructed them to kill his brothers rather than negotiate with criminals. Lawal said he took the difficult decision because paying ransom would encourage more kidnappings and strengthen criminal groups operating across the state….
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has appealed to parents, traditional rulers and community leaders across the South-East to encourage more young people to join the Nigerian Army, expressing concern that the region has consistently failed to meet its recruitment quota. Shaibu made the appeal during the passing-out parade of 2,989 regular…
The Kwara State Government has denied claims that it owes workers salaries for May and June 2026, insisting that it paid employees for both months. The government said only a small number of workers are yet to receive their salaries because they have not completed payroll validation, staff verification or the ongoing State Staff Identification…
The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has revealed that bandits who abducted pupils and teachers from schools in Oyo State threatened to kill the captives if security forces moved closer to their hideout. Musa said the kidnappers used the children as leverage because some of their commanders are currently in military custody. He disclosed this…
US Congressman Riley Moore has blamed terrorist groups, including Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), for what he described as the continued killing of Christians in Nigeria. The lawmaker also accused armed Fulani militants of carrying out attacks in parts of the country. He made the remarks while discussing Nigeria’s security…
