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A prominent Katsina politician and former federal lawmaker, Senator Abubakar Sadiq Yar’adua has announced his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Senator Yar’Adua cited deep frustration with the party’s leadership and alleged failures in governance as reasons for his exit from the APC. In a strongly worded letter dated July 28, 2025, addressed to […]
Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani has dismissed claims that the northern region of Nigeria is being marginalised under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Governor Sani maintained that the region holds key positions and remains central to national decision-making. Speaking to State House correspondents after a meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Sani countered […]
A prominent figure in Nigeria’s opposition movement, Salihu Mohammed Lukman, has called for unity and selflessness among members of the emerging coalition using the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as their political platform ahead of the 2027 general elections. Lukman emphasised that the effort to build a credible alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) […]
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has strongly condemned the closure of Badeggi FM in Niger State by Governor Mohammed Umar Bago, describing it as not only a suppression of press freedom but an affront on democracy. NHRC’s Executive Secretary, Dr Tony Ojukwu SAN, said the Governor’s decision to shut down the radio station without […]
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has strongly condemned the closure of Badeggi FM in Niger State by Governor Mohammed Umar Bago, describing it as not only a suppression of press freedom but an affront on democracy. NHRC’s Executive Secretary, Dr Tony Ojukwu SAN, said the Governor’s decision to shut down the radio station without […]
VitalSwap, a global financial technology platform, has introduced a new fintech platform designed to eliminate long-standing payment restrictions for African freelancers, remote workers, and digital entrepreneurs. Founder and chief executive officer of VitalSwap, Akinsola Jegede, who disclosed this in a press statement, said the platform, which recently secured operational licensing, is already being hailed as […]
What was supposed to be a simple update has become a digital nightmare for thousands of Nigerians applying for positions in the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Fire Service (FFS), Nigeria Immigration Service ( NIS) and Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). This is because, in what applicants have described as “a bitter slap […]
The Minister for Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has defended the proposed N712 billion for the renovation of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos project. The clarification followed widespread criticism over the proposed amount for the project which some have said to be outrageous. Keyamo noted that the renovation was necessary to modernise […]
The lawmaker representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, Senator Shehu Buba Umar has flagged off the distribution of 7 trucks of free fertilizer to farmers and the rollout of a vaccination campaign targeting over 85,000 livestock in his constituency. Speaking on Sunday during the flag-off of the fertilizer distribution in Bauchi, Senator Buba said the initiative […]
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Niger State governor, Umar Bago to reverse his decision to strip Badeggi FM radio station of its license, or face legal action. SERAP also requested that the Governor reinstate the radio station’s license, withdraw his threat to demolish its premises, and […]
