President Bola Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria on Sunday after spending three weeks in Europe. According to sources familiar with his itinerary, the president will arrive in Lagos. Tinubu left Nigeria for London on August 30 for his annual working vacation. He later travelled to Paris, France, after spending about a week in…
Peter Obi and Dele Momodu have renewed calls for the release of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai. Their comments come amid his continued detention by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Obi’s media aide, Idris Zekeri, said the former Anambra governor wants El-Rufai’s case handled through due process. “If there…
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has defended his 2020 statement about former Anambra Governor Peter Obi and $155 million. Otti spoke during an interview with Arise Television. He explained that his earlier comment aimed to show that public officials can manage government funds prudently. According to him, the statement dates back to June 8, 2020….
African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has joined a Free Palestine protest in New York. He joined demonstrators calling for an end to Israel’s war in Gaza. Sowore shared news of his participation on Friday through his official X account. The protest took place on Thursday, September 24, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
A proposed law guaranteeing free snakebite treatment in Benue State has cleared the State House of Assembly and is now awaiting the governor’s assent. The bill was approved at Friday’s plenary after lawmakers completed its third reading. Speaker Berger Alfred Emberga presided over the session. Its passage follows a public hearing conducted in March, which…
Abia Governor Alex Otti explains why he supports Tinubu’s 2027 re-election despite being a Labour Party governor. Abia State Governor Alex Otti has explained why he supports President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. Otti said his position comes from his role as a governor and member of the National Economic Council. He made this known…
Communities in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State have released the names of 547 worshippers allegedly abducted during attacks on mosques in Dekara District, challenging recent claims that the number of victims was far lower. The community’s account contradicts figures attributed to Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, who reportedly said 33 people were…
Former Senate Deputy President Ovie Omo-Agege says Delta State could give Peter Obi strong support in 2027. He blamed worsening living conditions for the expected support. Omo-Agege spoke in Asaba during the opening of the NDC Delta campaign secretariat. Peter Obi, Chris Iyovwaye and other party leaders attended the event. He said poor power supply,…
Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, says Peter Obi did well as governor. However, he disputed claims about Obi’s financial record after leaving office. Mefor spoke during an interview with Rudolf Okonkwo on 90MinutesAfrica. He said the Soludo administration does not seek to indict the former governor. “The intention of the Anambra State government…
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo says Nigerians are paying less for petrol than motorists in the United Kingdom. He said petrol costs over N3,000 per litre in the UK after currency conversion. Okpebholo made the comment on Thursday, September 24, 2026. He spoke at the “Operation Rescue Benin-Asaba Road” event in Edo State. The governor…
