19 Jan, 2026
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Tinubu deserves second term like Buhari – Presidency

The presidency says President Tinubu deserves the opportunity to seek re-election, just like his predecessor, the late Muhammadu Buhari. The Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, stated this during an interview with Trust Radio on Wednesday. Onanuga called on Northern politicians to be patient and allow the South to complete […]

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2027: ‘Peter Obi is not a card-carrying member of our party’ – ADC

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has confirmed that the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election is not a card-carrying member of their party. ADC spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, revealed this while speaking on Channels Television on Wednesday night. Abdullahi, however, insisted that Obi was part of their coalition from the first day. “Peter Obi […]

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Tinubu appoints Governing Council, principal officers for Federal varsity in Ogoniland

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced key appointments for the newly established Federal University of Environment and Technology, Koroma/Saakpenwa, Ogoni, Rivers State. The appointments include the Pro-Chancellor, Governing Council members, and principal officers. According to a statement by Tinubu’s Media Aide, Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday, July 30,  Don Mon Baridam from the South-South geopolitical zone […]

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CVR: INEC warns against underage, multiple registration

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has warned against multiple and underage registration in Kebbi ahead of the August 18 commencement date for Continuous Voters Registration, CVR. The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in Kebbi, Abubakar Sarkin-Pawa-Dambo, gave the warning while briefing newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday. He warned that “The INEC will not […]

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Tinubu appoints Olumode Adeyemi as Federal Fire Service boss

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Adeyemi Olumode, as the new Federal Fire Service, FFS, Controller-General. The appointment was announced on Wednesday on behalf of the Federal Government by retired Maj.-Gen Abdulmalik Jubril, Secretary of the Civil, Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board, CDCFIB. Jubril said the appointment followed the retirement of […]

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Nigerian nurses shun FG’s appeals, embark on seven-day strike

National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives – Federal Health Institutions Sector, NANNM-FHI, on Wednesday commenced a seven-day warning strike despite appeals by the Federal Government against proceeding with the action. The union said the strike became necessary following the expiration of a 15-day ultimatum issued on 14 July, 2025, demanding improved welfare, fair allowances, […]

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ADC swears in new leadership

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has officially sworn in former Senate President David Mark and ex-Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola as Interim National Chairman and Secretary, respectively. The ceremony was held on Tuesday in Abuja during the 99th National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting. Speaking after the inauguration, Sen. Mark pledged to uphold internal democracy, transparency, […]

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UK govt condemns killing of 38 abductees in Zamfara

The UK government has strongly denounced the execution of 38 abducted residents in Banga village, Zamfara State, despite a N50 million ransom payment. Gill Lever, the Acting British High Commissioner to Nigeria, condemned the tragedy as a “unspeakable crime” that harms mental and physical health and impedes national economic growth. “It damages people’s mental and […]