Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar recently said he would step aside if a younger aspirant wins the ADC presidential ticket. In an interview with BBC Hausa, he stressed that he supports youth and women’s participation in politics. He added that if he contests and a younger candidate defeats him in a fair primary, he would…
A labour dispute erupted when the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) claimed Dangote Petroleum Refinery dismissed over 800 workers. The union alleged the refinery fired members for unionising and replaced them with foreign nationals. Dangote management countered by saying it restructured operations for safety and efficiency, not for punishing union…
In his 2025 Independence Day speech, President Bola Tinubu promised Nigerians that relief is on the horizon. He declared that “the worst is over,” insisting that the painful economic adjustments of his administration are now starting to pay off. Speaking to a nation grappling with high living costs and public frustration, Tinubu defended his policies…
The Federal Government announced on September 29, 2025, that it would cancel the traditional Independence Day parade scheduled for October 1, 2025. The decision came via a statement from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. The government clarified that while the parade would not be held, other events marking Nigeria’s…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has firmly denied allegations of religious genocide in the country. In a statement released recently, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said reports claiming targeted killings of Christians are misleading and politically motivated. It emphasized that Nigeria remains a secular and multi-religious nation committed to protecting all citizens, regardless of faith…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State sharply criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his public remarks regarding the recent terrorist attack in Wagga Mongoro, Madagali Local Government Area. Party leaders accused him of politicizing grief, misreporting facts, and diverting attention from real issues. In a press release, the Adamawa APC said Atiku’s…
The Obidient Movement pushed back hard against a directive from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) demanding opposition leaders fully defect and join the party. In its statement, the group insisted that Peter Obi is not desperate to be president. It argued his political involvement stems from conviction rather than ambition. Reaction to the Coalition Ultimatum…
The White House has taken a sharply aggressive stance ahead of a likely government shutdown by directing all federal agencies to draft mass firing plans. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a memo asking agencies to identify which positions they would eliminate if discretionary funding expires. This is far more severe than past…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has taken his first major step since returning to office by dissolving the Rivers State Pensions Board. The announcement came shortly after he resumed duties, making it clear that his administration is prepared to reset the state’s pension management system. Why the Pensions Board Was Dissolved According to official statements, the decision…
President Donald Trump has stirred controversy by unveiling a new “Presidential Walk of Fame” at the White House that includes portraits of past presidents but notably excludes one. In the spot reserved for Joe Biden, Trump instead placed a photo of an autopen signing Biden’s name. Many view that as a deliberate mockery and part…
