Tinubu Urges ECOWAS to Take Strong Stand Against Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa
President Bola Tinubu has called on West African leaders to speak with one voice against the recent xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa, urging the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to escalate the matter to the African Union (AU). Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the 69th […]
Allow Tinubu To Work, Stop Distracting Him With Insecurity, Okpebholo Tells Distractors
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has warned those behind the sponsorship of insecurity across the country to stop undermining peace and stability, urging them to give the Presidency the needed space to focus on governance and delivering democratic dividends to Nigerians. He made the appeal during the flag off of the Local […]
Tinubu Says Nigeria Has Stabilised as He Marks Third Anniversary in Office
President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria has “stabilised and is moving forward again” after three years of his administration, highlighting major economic reforms, infrastructure projects, and social programmes in a nationwide address marking his third anniversary in office. In the address delivered to Nigerians, the president said he took office at a time of severe economic […]
Wike Says Fubara Agreed Not to Seek Second Term in Rivers Peace Deal
Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has claimed that Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara agreed not to seek re-election in 2027 as part of a peace deal brokered by President Bola Tinubu to end the political crisis in the state. Speaking to journalists on Monday during an inspection of infrastructure projects in Abuja, Mr […]
2027 Elections: Awori Group Declares Support for Tinubu, Hamzat, Adeola
An Awori socio-political group spanning Lagos and Ogun states has publicly endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term ahead of the 2027 general elections. Operating under the banner Awori Nation 4 Tinubu, the group also threw its weight behind key governorship hopefuls from the All Progressives Congress. These include Obafemi Hamzat for Lagos State […]
Tinubu Appoints Segun Aina as JAMB Registrar
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Aina will replace Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose second term is expected to end on 31 July 2026. In a statement issued by the presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, Aina was described as a “distinguished academic and […]
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 […]
Oyegun Backs New Edo ADC Chair, Vows To Oust Tinubu
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The National Leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has reiterated that the party’s mission is to oust President Bola Tinubu come 2027, saying that, Nigerians have had enough of bad leadership. He stated this while receiving the newly elected Edo State executive of the ADC, led by its […]
Atiku Criticises Tinubu Over Rising Poverty After World Bank Report
Former Nigerian Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over rising poverty levels, following a report by the World Bank. In a statement released on Friday, Mr Abubakar said more than 60% of Nigerians are now living below the poverty line, compared with about 40% a few years ago. He described the situation […]
David Mark Leadership Crisis: ADC Produces INEC Affidavit in Defence
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released an affidavit it says confirms the leadership of a National Working Committee (NWC) led by former Senate President David Mark, deepening the party’s ongoing leadership crisis. The affidavit, according to the party, was issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on 12 September 2025 and explicitly recognised […]