Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, says President Bola Tinubu rejected concerns raised by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) during their recent meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Onaiyekan made the disclosure on Friday during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time. He reflected on the discussions…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described his decision to choose former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as his running mate in the 1999 presidential election as the biggest mistake of his presidency. Obasanjo made the remark on Friday during a fireside conversation with veteran entertainer and activist Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy. The event…
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will secure a second term in office, describing the 2027 presidential election as a “coronation” rather than a competitive contest. Keyamo made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television while defending the performance of the Tinubu administration and the…
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), has said the Armed Forces should not be routinely deployed during elections, stressing that military involvement must remain exceptional and only occur when security conditions demand it. Amupitan made the remarks at a seminar organised by the Defence Headquarters on preparations for the…
First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has urged Nigerians to remain vigilant against online scams that human traffickers increasingly use to exploit young people. She made the appeal on Thursday in a message marking the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, observed annually on July 30. First Lady warns of emerging trafficking tactics Tinubu described human…
Governor Ademola Adeleke, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, and 12 other candidates have pledged to maintain peace before, during and after the August 15 governorship election in Osun State. The candidates signed the Osun Governorship Election Peace Accord on Thursday. The National Peace Committee (NPC) organised the event in…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the Federal Government until 8:00 a.m. on August 10, 2026, to implement a previously signed Memorandum of Understanding. The association warned that failure to meet the deadline would trigger a total, comprehensive and indefinite nationwide strike across public health institutions. NARD announced the ultimatum after its…
Nigeria has taken a major step toward building a unified digital identity system with the amendment of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act. President Bola Tinubu signed the new law on June 26, replacing the 2007 Act with a broader legal framework. The legislation expands the commission’s powers, strengthens digital identity management and introduces…
President Bola Tinubu says his administration refused to negotiate with or pay ransom to the kidnappers who abducted pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State in May. The President said the abductors demanded money and the release of detained gang members. However, the government rejected both demands and relied on intelligence…
The Osun State Police Command has arrested the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Teslim Igbalaye, and five others over alleged vote buying ahead of the August 15 governorship election. Police made the arrests during an operation in Osogbo. Officers also recovered cash, Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and a voter register. Police Public Relations Officer,…
