President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the creation of a special Armed Forces Welfare Fund, committing all salaries earned since assuming office as the seed capital. The president made the announcement on Saturday as part of activities marking his 74th birthday. Tinubu said the initiative is aimed at strengthening support for military personnel, injured soldiers …
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has formally resigned from the federal executive council to pursue the Bauchi State governorship ahead of the 2027 elections. The ministry confirmed his resignation on Monday through the spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa. A statement signed by the Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy to the minister, Alkasim Abdulkadir, …
The former governor of Kano State and the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after resigning from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). Kwankwaso registered as a member of ADC and received his party card on Monday at Gidan …
Private and public sector workers in parts of Abuja on Friday were forced to trek for hours through bush paths and makeshift routes as road closures and security checks disrupted vehicular movement in the nation’s capital ahead of the 2026 national convention of the All Progressives Congress. The Federal Government had, on Thursday, March 26, …
A Federal High Court in Uyo has thrown out a ₦54 billion suit filed against Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited, now known as Seplat Energy Producing Nigeria Unlimited, over an alleged 2014 oil spill. The court held that the case was filed outside the period allowed by law. The suit was instituted by representatives of Barracks, …
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has said he advised against the national convention organised in Ibadan by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction led by Kabiru Turaki, warning it would deepen internal divisions. The convention, held in Ibadan on November 15 and 16, 2025, has since triggered a series of legal disputes, worsening the party’s …
No fewer than 8,433 delegates are set to participate in the 2026 national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), holding at Eagle Square, Abuja. The event is expected to be attended by President Bola Tinubu, 31 state governors, and members of the Federal Executive Council. Idris Unveils Plans, Calls for Unity The Minister of …
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has faulted recent comments credited to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on the resolution of disputes surrounding the OPL 245 oil block, describing them as misleading and inaccurate. In a statement issued on Wednesday, March 25, Fagbemi said the remarks sought to downplay what he …
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has ordered the arrest of Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, the factional national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for failing to appear in court on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The trial judge, U.P. Kekemeke, issued a bench warrant after ruling that Turaki, a former Minister of Special Duties, …
Ahead of its national convention, the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday conducted zonal congresses across the six geopolitical zones, producing new executives. and reinforcing support for President Bola Tinubu as the 2027 general election draws closer. The congresses serve as a prelude to the party’s national convention scheduled for March 27 and 28 in …
