The Presidency has criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over his call for a United Nations-led investigation into the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, describing the request as unnecessary and politically motivated. Makinde made the appeal on Monday while formally taking responsibility for the welfare, rehabilitation and education of the…
Political parties are racing to beat the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) deadline for submitting candidates for the 2027 general election. However, legal disputes and leadership crises continue to unsettle several opposition parties. The uncertainty deepened after the Court of Appeal in Abuja upheld an earlier Federal High Court order restraining INEC from receiving submissions…
Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claims to be the Director-General of the disputed Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), has alleged that his life is in danger ahead of his scheduled arraignment. The embattled PFIPC claimant also appealed to President Bola Tinubu to establish an independent panel to investigate the controversy surrounding his appointment and the agency’s…
The Senate has intensified its oversight of federal revenue-generating agencies by launching an investigation into import duty waivers valued at about ₦34 trillion. Lawmakers also warned Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to account for public funds or face sanctions. The investigation focuses on Import Duty Exemption Certificates (IDECs) issued between March 2000 and December 2025….
The Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) has named Bauchi-born politician Ibrahim Adamu Bala as the running mate to its presidential candidate, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, for the 2027 presidential election. Details on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) candidate nomination portal identify Bala, 51, as the party’s vice-presidential candidate, completing the APM’s South-North presidential…
Human rights activist Aisha Yesufu has alleged that some Nigerian politicians have religious leaders on their payroll. She made the claim on Monday in a post on her verified X account. Her comments followed a prayer session led by the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi. Yesufu questions role of prayers According to Yesufu, prayers alone…
he Federal Government raised ₦5.08 trillion from the domestic bond market in the first half of 2026, marking a sharp increase from the ₦2.86 trillion raised during the same period in 2025. Data from the Debt Management Office (DMO) showed the government increased domestic borrowing despite lower borrowing costs. At the same time, investors maintained…
The Nigeria Police Force will arraign Adeniyi Adeyemi, Director-General of the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday. Police accused Adeyemi of operating a fictitious government agency. Prosecutors also charged him and two other defendants with forgery, impersonation and related offences. Police file eight-count charge According…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit the names and personal particulars of their candidates for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections. The commission announced the extension on Sunday. It said the decision followed an appeal by the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) on behalf of political…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has welcomed the rescue of pupils, teachers and other victims abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The association described the operation as a moment of thanksgiving. However, it urged the Federal Government to sustain efforts until every Nigerian still in the hands of kidnappers…
