A leadership crisis has emerged at the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA) following allegations that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has withheld the appointment letter of President Bola Tinubu’s nominee, Abdulrazak Namdas. The development comes more than three weeks after the Presidency announced Namdas’ appointment as Director-General of the…
Former National Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Peter Ojonugwa Ameh, has congratulated the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, on his 65th birthday. Ameh described Obi as an incorruptible leader and a symbol of hope. He also praised the former governor’s integrity, fiscal discipline and commitment to…
The Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Osun State, Tosin Odeyemi, has resigned from the party. He has also accepted his appointment as the acting chairman of the newly registered Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) in the state. Odeyemi, a political ally of former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, announced his resignation…
The Southern Political Progressives Amalgamation Forum has urged the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to choose its vice-presidential candidate carefully. The group said the decision could shape the party’s chances in the 2027 presidential election. According to the forum, the ADC should nominate a running mate with broad acceptance across the South. It added that the…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has fined members of the Adolphus Wabara-led Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ₦140 million after dismissing their leadership suit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The court also ordered the plaintiffs’ lawyer, Chris Uche, to personally pay ₦10 million to discourage the filing…
President Bola Tinubu has praised the transformation taking place in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), saying Abuja is changing for the better under the leadership of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. The President made the remark on Friday during a thanksgiving dinner held in Abuja. The event celebrated the inauguration of 31 projects completed across the…
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has questioned an alleged N6.44 billion allocation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers despite Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the tournament. Atiku also alleged that the Tinubu administration was attempting to manipulate the narrative surrounding the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC)…
African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, says he will reverse the naming of highways, public institutions and other national assets after President Bola Tinubu if elected in 2027. Sowore made the pledge in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Friday. He was reacting to the Federal Government’s decision to rename the…
David Umahi said the Ministry of Works approved the new name after consulting the Permanent Secretary, Minister of State, directors and other senior officials. According to him, Tinubu conceived the coastal highway project about 27 years ago while serving as Governor of Lagos State. He said the President’s commitment made the project a reality. “We…
President Bola Tinubu has signed an executive order to strengthen Nigeria’s virtual assets sector and accelerate the country’s digital economy. The order provides a clearer regulatory framework for digital financial products. It also encourages innovation, protects investors and supports market growth. Order strengthens regulatory framework The executive order sets out clearer rules for virtual assets…
