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 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 …
By Babafemi Ojudu Papa John Oyegun, Domo, Sir, I watched my friend and compatriot in the struggle for democracy, Bashorun Dele Momodu, speak glowingly about you on television this morning. He meant well. In his usual passionate manner, he presented you as a symbol of hope and renewal in Nigeria’s political space—as a leading light …
By Rafiyat Sadiq, Ubong Usoro Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former Special Adviser to the President, has expressed grave concern over what he describes as serious internal divisions within Nigeria’s emerging opposition coalition, warning that the effort to form a viable alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is faltering even before takeoff. In a recent …
