President Tinubu hosts 1999 governors in Aso Villa
President Bola Tinubu hosted members of the 1999 class of governors at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Friday. The former governors, who were the first set elected at the dawn of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic in 1999, were led to the State House by James Ibori, a former Delta State governor. Although the details of […]
Lagos Govt renames Charly Boy Bus Stop after Olamide Badoo
The Bariga Local Council Development Area has renamed the popular Charly Boy Bus Stop in Lagos after indigenous rapper and music executive, Olamide. The Chairman of Bariga LCDA, Kolade Alabi David, announced during the inauguration of some infrastructural projects in the LCDA on Friday. He stated that following the renaming of Ajidagan Street to Olamide Adedeji […]
Just In: Yilwatda emerges APC national chairman
The minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty reduction, Nentawe Yilwatda, has been elected as the national chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC). Yilwatda’s emergence was formally announced on Thursday during the national executive committee (NEC) meeting of the APC in Abuja, where party leaders gathered to chart a new direction ahead of the 2027 […]
Rashford Joins Barca On Loan From Man United
Spanish champions Barcelona loaned Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford on Wednesday with a future purchase option. “Barcelona and Manchester United have reached a deal for the loan of the player Marcus Rashford until June 30, 2026,” announced the La Liga champions in a statement. “The agreement also establishes an option to buy the English forward.” […]
Breaking: Osun Assembly Members Debunks Defection Rumour
Members of Osun Assembly elected on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party have debunked the news that some of its members are planning to defect from the party. Speaking on behalf of other members while addressing newsmen in a press conference at the House of Assembly on Wednesday, Speaker of the House, Hon Adewale […]
Just In: Court Dismisses APC’s Suit To Stop Kano LG Allocations
A Federal High Court sitting in Kano has dismissed a suit filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) seeking to block statutory allocations to the 44 local government councils in Kano State. It was reported the APC chairman in the state, Abdullahi Abba, had filed the suit in November 2024, asking for a declaration to […]
Datti declares 2027 Ambition as Labour Party disowns NEC meeting by Obi, Otti
The Labour Party has announced its Former Vice Presidential Candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed has declared interest to run for President in 2027. Rising from a meeting at its National Secretariat in Abuja on Monday, 21st of July, the Chairman, Julius Abure, congratulated Datti for showing interest in contesting for President on the Party’s Platform in […]
Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ confirmed dead after 20 years in coma
After 20 long years in a coma, Saudi royal Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, popularly called the Sleeping Prince, is dead. The 35-year-old prince, eldest son of Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud and nephew to billionaire Prince Al Waleed bin Talal, died in a specialised medical facility in Saudi Arabia. […]
Tinubu Attends 8th Day Prayer For Late Awujale
President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for Ijebu-Ode to attend the eighth-day prayer ceremony for the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona. The president left the Nnamdi Azikiwe international airport Sunday morning. He is accompanied by his firstlady, Oluremi. The President is expected to join Governor Dapo Abiodun and other dignitaries at the […]
Nigeria debt profile to hit N160 trillion as Tinubu’s govt prepares to borrow additional N9.3 trillion
Nigeria’s total public debt could soar to ₦160.6 trillion by December 2025, according to a new projection by CSL Stockbrokers Limited, raising fresh concerns about the country’s fiscal sustainability. The Lagos-based investment and financial advisory firm said in a report that the federal government may borrow an additional ₦9.3 trillion before the end of the […]