Four northern governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have come under criticism over their alleged reaction to controversial remarks by Islamic cleric Sheikh Yahya Jingir, who described Christians as infidels and claimed that Nigeria belongs to Muslims. The controversy followed comments made by Jingir on Saturday during a mass wedding …
A former vice chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Northwest, Salihu Lukman, has criticised the ruling party, saying its internal democratic structures are no longer functioning. Lukman made the remarks during an interview with Trust TV on Monday, where he argued that a monarchical system of government was now better organised than the APC. …
Chad will remove visa requirements for citizens of all African countries from January 1, 2027, President Mahamat Idriss Déby has announced. Déby said the decision was aimed at strengthening African unity and promoting easier movement of people and goods across the continent. The policy will allow African nationals to enter Chad without obtaining a visa, …
Former Vice president and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the Federal Government’s handling of the country’s security challenges, linking the worsening insecurity to its spending priorities and budget implementation. Atiku, in a statement issued on Sunday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, said the reported killing …
Accord Party presidential candidate whose candidacy is being contested, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has urged voters in Osun State to resist intimidation and come out peacefully to exercise their right to vote in the August 15, 2026 governorship election. Olawepo-Hashim, who is also Co-Chairman of the Movement for Democratic Renewal (MDR), accused the Federal Government of President …
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) for the 2027 general election, Donald Duke, has called for a major overhaul of Nigeria’s financial system, saying high interest rates and rising public debt are hurting businesses and economic growth. Duke, a former governor of Cross River State, said the country needed economic reforms focused …
President Bola Tinubu will on August 11 declare open an international conference on security and national unity in Abuja. The conference, organised by Jama’atu Izalatil Bidiah wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS Nigeria) in collaboration with the Muslim World League of Saudi Arabia, will take place at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja. Themed “International …
Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has unveiled Hajia Zeinab Ibrahim, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Women Leader for the Northeast, as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election. Kefas announced Ibrahim’s candidacy on Friday at the TY Danjuma House in Jalingo during a visit by the APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, who was in …
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has asked former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.), to withdraw his claim that the late Gen. Sani Abacha did not loot Nigeria's treasury, apologise to Nigerians and resign as Chairman of the National Peace Committee. Falana said the former military ruler's comments …
A Senegalese court has sentenced three TikTok influencers to prison over videos deemed insulting to the President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The judgement of the Senegalese court has, however, sparked concerns, especially among content creators, about freedom of expression and online speech in the West African country. The 46-year-old President Faye was recently appointed …
