By Rafiyat Sadiq An infant was among at least 15 Palestinians who died of hunger-related complications within 24 hours across the Gaza Strip as the humanitarian crisis in the besieged territory worsens. Health officials at al-Shifa Hospital confirmed the deaths on Monday, bringing the total number of starvation-related fatalities to 147 since Israel launched its …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared that it will not tie its 2027 presidential ambition to zoning arrangements, stressing the party's focus on building a strong political structure across Nigeria. Speaking in an interview, the party’s Interim National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the ADC is committed to transforming Nigeria’s political …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South. The decision, which aligns with the recommendations of the party’s founding fathers, was adopted during its 101st National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja on Thursday. Alongside the zoning decision, the party also resolved to relocate …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The presidency has denied allegations made by Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso that the administration of President Bola Tinubu is favouring Southern Nigeria in its infrastructure projects while neglecting the North. Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano State and presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2023 elections, made …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, confirmed the monarch’s passing in a statement issued by his media aide, Sulaiman Idris, on Thursday. Governor Lawal expressed deep sorrow over the loss, describing the emir as a dedicated leader and a personal confidant. “The late Emir of Gusau, Dr Ibrahim Bello, was a supportive royal …
By Rafiyat Sadiq President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday congratulated Professor Nentawe Yilwatda on his emergence as the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The congratulatory message was delivered during the 14th meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Yilwatda, who currently serves as …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda as its new National Chairman, following the resignation of his predecessor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. Yilwatda, the current Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction in Nigeria, was sworn in on Thursday during the ongoing National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held at …
By Rafiyat Sadiq In a sharp diplomatic setback, the United States (US) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) imposed tough new visa restrictions on Nigerian travellers, sparking outrage and concern among citizens, government officials, business leaders, migration experts, and students abroad. The coordinated clampdown, announced within hours of each other on July 9, 2025, marks …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The United States government has issued a new travel advisory warning its citizens against travelling to Nigeria due to rising insecurity, widespread crime, terrorism, kidnapping, and poor healthcare services. The advisory, posted by the US Mission in Nigeria on its official website, categorised Nigeria under “Level 3: Reconsider Travel”, one level below …
By Rafiyat Sadiq APC Chieftain Expresses Concern Over Party’s Future A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former presidential aspirant, Adamu Garba, has expressed concern over what he described as a growing disconnect between the realities in Nigeria and the reports reaching President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s …
