APC Mourns Death of Popular Supporter, ‘Ada Buhari’
By Sulyman Gobir The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed deep shock and sadness over the death of Miss Chika Okparaeke, a social media influencer widely known as “Ada Buhari.” In a statement on Saturday, the party describes Okparaeke as a vibrant and dedicated supporter whose passion for the APC and its progressive ideals was […]
Deputy Senate President Backs Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election
By Anayo Akwitti The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has called for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027 for the full implementation of his comprehensive reform agenda for the positive transformation of the country. Senator Barau spoke on Saturday at the 2026 National Summit of Former Legislators, with the theme: […]
NLC Backs FCTA Workers, Orders Strike Escalation
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared strong solidarity with workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) over their ongoing total and indefinite strike. The umbrella union of workers in Nigeria describes the action as justified and necessary in the face of what it called persistent violations of workers’ rights. In […]
Ex Nigerian Lawmakers Endorse President Tinubu for 2027
By Oluwakemi Kindness Former members of Nigeria’s National Assembly have formally endorsed President Bola Tinubu as their sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election. They also urged the constitutional entrenchment of rotational presidency as a tool for national stability and unity. The resolutions on Saturday emerged from the 2026 National Summit of the National Forum […]
NILDS DG Speaks at Oxford, Presents Leadership Book
By: Uju Nwachukwu The Director General of National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar O. Sulaiman, during the Executive Education programme; the Oxford High Performance Leadership Programme, at Said Business School, University of Oxford, United Kingdom, addressed fellow participants on his leadership journey, reflecting on his formative years and the challenges he […]
NDLEA Launches 2026 Crackdown on Drug Cartels
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has kicked off 2026 with a clear mission: dismantle drug cartels and intensify nationwide sensitization against substance abuse. Chairman NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), outlined the Agency’s operational priorities during a strategic meeting with top directors, commanders, and unit heads at the NDLEA […]
Nigeria, Austria Reaffirm Bilateral Ties at High-Level Diplomatic Talks
By Zainab Bakare The Federal government and the Republic of Austria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, multilateral cooperation, and partnerships across key strategic sectors. The commitment followed a high-level meeting between Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumiegwu-Ojukwu, and the Secretary-General of Austria’s Federal Ministry of International and European […]
House Minority Caucus Confirms Illegal Alterations in Nigeria’s Tax Laws
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Minority Caucus has confirmed that discrepancies exist between the tax laws passed by the National Assembly and the versions later gazetted by the Federal Government. The confirmation comes after Abdulsamad Dasuki raised alarms over the circulation of unauthorized versions of the laws. In response, the Minority Caucus, led […]
Customs Backs Africa’s First Defence, Security Exhibition
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has confirmed its support for Africa’s inaugural comprehensive Defence and Security Exhibition, scheduled to take place in Nigeria this year. The Africa International Defence and Security Exhibition (AFRIDECS) was discussed during a courtesy visit by the exhibition’s Steering Committee to the NCS Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, […]
Afreximbank Cuts Ties With Fitch Ratings
By Oluwakemi Kindness The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has officially ended its credit rating relationship with Fitch Ratings. In a statement shared on its official X handle on Friday, the Bank says the decision followed a comprehensive review. It also notes that the current credit rating assessment no longer reflects a proper understanding of Afreximbank’s […]