Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has described himself as Nigeria’s most abused politician after President Bola Tinubu. He also declared that political activities in Rivers State will formally begin in January 2026. Wike spoke on Saturday during a thanksgiving service organised by former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chibudom Nwuche,…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed confidence that Nigerians will re-elect President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. He attributed his optimism to what he described as visible gains from the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Sanwo-Olu spoke during an interview on TVC’s Journalist Hangout on Monday in Lagos. His Special Adviser on Media…
Ogun State Governor and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commended President Bola Tinubu for securing the release of the final batch of students abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, in Niger State. The rescue of the remaining 130 students brings the total number of freed pupils to 230. Security…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asked the Federal Government to suspend the 2025 tax laws. The party said alleged alterations affected key provisions of the laws. ADC made the call in a statement released on Saturday. Its spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, signed the statement. ADC Alleges Illegal Alterations According to the ADC, a review revealed…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio addressed President Bola Tinubu directly during a key event. He highlighted urgent safety issues for lawmakers. This moment captured national attention. The Appeal During Budget Presentation Akpabio made his plea at the National Assembly. President Tinubu presented the 2026 budget proposal there. Akpabio urged Tinubu to review the recent directive that…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured the United States and the European Union that Nigeria will establish state police to address the country’s security challenges. He gave the assurance on Thursday during the 14th National Caucus meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja. Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to…
Nigeria will recruit more than 94,000 new security personnel as part of a nationwide push to curb rising insecurity, federal officials said on Thursday. Moreover, the plan forms a major component of President Bola Tinubu’s directive to strengthen security agencies across the country. Police Begin Process to Hire 50,000 Constables The Police Service Commission and…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu to arm and train forest guards without delay. The move targets rising kidnapping and terrorism in forest regions. He stressed that Nigeria must use every available force to keep citizens safe. “We face challenges of kidnapping and terrorism. so we need all the forces…
The Senate of Nigeria will screen the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as the new Minister of Defence on Wednesday. The move aims to strengthen the country’s security and address rising threats. Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, APC, Ekiti Central, said the process is essential for ensuring internal peace and stability. Musa nominated…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He made the move ahead of the state’s governorship election in August 2026, where he is expected to seek a second term. Meanwhile, his resignation has sparked political speculation across the state. His spokesman, Olawale Rasheed, announced the resignation on Monday…
