Gov Okpebholo Salutes Archbishop Akubeze’s Two Decades of Moral Leadership In Edo
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has commended the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City, Most Rev. Dr. Augustine Obiora Akubeze, for demonstrating consistency in pastoral responsibility since his episcopal consecration in 2006. He gave the commendation in his congratulatory message to him onhis 20th Episcopal Anniversary. Governor Okpebholo described […]
Just In: Four NNPP Reps Defect to ADC
Four federal lawmakers from Kano State have formally defected from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The mass exit, announced today, involves prominent representatives: Hon. Sani Wakili (Minjibir/Ungogo), Hon. Muktar Zakari (Tarauni), Hon. Umar Datti (Kura/Madobi/Garun Mallam), and Hon. Abdulhakeem Ado (Wudil/Garko). Their departure marks the latest in a […]
Bauchi Govt Orders Resignation of Aspiring Candidates in Public Office
The government of Bauchi State has directed all political appointees seeking elective office to resign from their positions by Friday, 24 April 2026. The directive was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado. Mr Gidado said the decision was in line with the Electoral […]
Dangiwa Expresses Gratitude to Tinubu as He Exits Cabinet
The Outgoing Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu after leaving office following a recent cabinet reshuffle. In a statement, Mr Dangiwa described his time as minister as a privilege and a responsibility to serve the country, saying he was honoured to have been entrusted with […]
EU Agrees to Widen Sanctions on Iran Over Strait of Hormuz Disruption
The European Union has agreed to widen its sanctions against Iran, targeting individuals and organisations accused of obstructing shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. According to Reuter, EU diplomats in an interview on Monday said member states had reached a political agreement to update the bloc’s existing sanctions framework, allowing for asset freezes and travel […]
Fresh Covid-19 Case Confirmed in Southern Nigeria
Nigeria has recorded a new case of COVID-19 in Cross River State, health officials have confirmed. The case was identified in Calabar and involves a 53-year-old Chinese national working in the Akamkpa area. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the patient arrived in the country on 17 March and developed symptoms in early April. […]
Breaking: Tinubu Sacks Finance Minister Wale Edun, Housing Minister Dangiwa, Elevates Taiwo Oyedele
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has relieved Mr. Wale Edun of his duties as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, appointing tax reform architect Mr. Taiwo Oyedele as his successor. The reshuffle, announced Tuesday via a memo from Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, also saw the removal of […]
Just In: PRP Opens Doors to ADC Leaders Ahead of 2027
The National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has revealed that leaders from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition have been reaching out to defect to the PRP in recent weeks. Speaking on ARISE News’ The Morning Show, Baba-Ahmed disclosed: “In the last three or four weeks, you will be amazed […]
Obi–Kwankwaso Supporters Announce New Political Movement Ahead of 2027 Elections
A new political alliance has emerged in Nigeria as supporters of former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, and former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, formally introduced a pressure group known as the Obi-Kwankwaso (OK) Movement, setting the stage for growing discussions around a possible joint presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 elections. The announcement was […]
ADC Youths Plan Protests Across Three Nigerian States
Youth members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are set to stage protests on Monday at offices of Nigeria’s electoral body in Lagos, Ogun and Jigawa states. The demonstrations, organised under the hashtag #AmupitanMustGo, are expected to take place at facilities of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Organisers say the protests are aimed at […]