Former Kaduna State Governor and ex-Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasir El-Rufai, has dismissed claims of a personal fallout with President Bola Tinubu, saying he never had a personal relationship with the President. El-Rufai clarified the issue during an interview on Trust TV on Monday, saying he supported Tinubu’s 2023 presidential ambition out of …
President Bola Tinubu on Monday reaffirmed the importance of the National Economic Council (NEC) as a key institution for strengthening fiscal federalism and economic governance in Nigeria. The President spoke at the second edition of the NEC Conference, themed “Delivering Inclusive Growth and Sustainable National Development: The Renewed National Development Plan 2026–2030,” held at the …
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has directed that Airport Road be connected to Tunga Madaki and surrounding communities in Abuja. He made this announcement during an on-the-spot assessment of the ongoing road project. Wike’s media aide, Lere Olayinka, said the minister personally inspected the new road that will link the …
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed reports suggesting that Vice-President Kashim Shettima may be replaced as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate ahead of the 2027 general election. In a statement issued on Monday, Felix Morka, national publicity secretary of the party, described the reports as “speculative, untrue and utterly baseless”. According to the APC, …
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State says it is positioning itself to deliver no fewer than one million additional votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. The party said it is relying on the political structure of the bloc led by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), …
President Bola Tinubu has approved the deployment of four ambassadors-designate to key diplomatic missions in the United States, United Kingdom, France and Turkey. The approvals are part of the postings of 68 ambassadors-designate earlier confirmed by the Senate in December 2025. According to the postings, Ayodele Oke has been named ambassador-designate to France, while Lateef …
Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday struck out Meta Platforms Inc. and X Corp. as defendants in the amended cyberstalking case filed against activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore. The court removed the two foreign technology companies following an application by counsel to the Department of State Services …
The Super Eagles have received the house allocations promised to them following their runners-up finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Documents for the houses were presented to the players on Monday night in Fès, Morocco, by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, alongside the President of the Nigeria Football …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to implementing the Supreme Court ruling on local government autonomy in Nigeria. Speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus meeting at the Presidential Villa on Thursday, Tinubu urged state governors under the party platform to avoid interfering with local government funds. Tinubu emphasised that the implementation …
Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu personally invited him to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Mutfwang made the revelation on Thursday, shortly after officially defecting to the APC. He said the decision was taken in the interest of …
