Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has criticised Atiku Abubakar over his repeated use of “Bola” for President Bola Tinubu. Atiku, the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, made the remarks during a press conference in Abuja on Friday. Keyamo described the reference as “very disrespectful and discourteous.” He said political differences should not…
Niger Governor Mohammed Bago questions the number of miners arrested after 37 detainees died in NSCDC custody in Minna. Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has questioned the number of suspected miners arrested before 37 detainees died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Minna. Bago said about 67…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party, overturning a Federal High Court decision that had set aside its registration. In a split 2-1 decision, a three-member panel ruled that the Federal High Court in Lokoja acted improperly when it revisited its own…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has demanded accountability over the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in Niger State. The victims died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). They were arrested during enforcement operations around M.I. Wushishi and Lukoto on September 15 and 16. In a Friday post,…
Niger State Governor Umar Bago has imposed a 24-hour curfew following violent protests over the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners. The curfew will take effect immediately after Friday prayers. Bago announced the decision during a press conference on Friday. He said the restriction became necessary after protesters destroyed government property and private businesses. “Vandals…
Omoyele Sowore has said he will not travel abroad for medical treatment if he becomes Nigeria’s president in 2027. The African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate made the statement during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. Sowore said he would rely on Nigeria’s healthcare system, regardless of the illness he faces. According to him,…
FG promises a transparent investigation into the Niger miners’ deaths, saying anyone found culpable will face accountability. The Federal Government has promised justice over the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in Niger State. The miners died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Minister of Information and National…
French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to a private dinner at the Élysée Palace on Wednesday, September 17. The meeting took place as Tinubu continues his private vacation in France. The dinner brought both leaders together in Paris for a private evening. Macron welcomed Tinubu to the historic presidential residence, where the…
Actress Toyin Abraham has distanced herself from the Lagos State APC Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 elections. The actress said she did not join any campaign council. She also asked the public to ignore reports linking her to the team. “I’m not a member of any campaign council,” Abraham wrote on her Instagram Story….
Nigeria’s push for State Police has reached a major stage. The National Assembly has sent the proposed constitutional amendment to all 36 state assemblies. The move gives lawmakers across the country a key role in deciding the future of policing. At least 24 state assemblies must approve the proposal. The amendment seeks to create State…
