Former President Goodluck Jonathan is reportedly leading a coalition of prominent ex-presidents in quietly lobbying President Bola Tinubu to rescind the six-month suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State on or before June 12, Nigeria’s Democracy Day. According to sources, Jonathan has initiated at least one direct phone call with President Tinubu, emphasizing the
The North‑Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has intensified its efforts to persuade Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC. The Forum, led by Chairman Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, asserted that their campaign is “based on a directive from above” from the party’s national leadership. The Forum
The United States is recalibrating its engagement with Nigeria, transitioning from traditional aid to a model centered on private sector-led trade and investment. U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills Jr., articulated this strategic shift during a recent event at the Lagos Business School, highlighting the need for a partnership that fosters mutual economic growth. “Over
The National Association of Nigerian Students in Diaspora (NANS-Diaspora) has called on the Federal Government to amend the Constitution to allow Nigerians living abroad to participate in national elections, starting with the 2027 general elections. NANS-Diaspora President Chris Fayomi made this appeal during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in
At the 2nd Annual Inspector General of Police (IGP) Awards and Commendation Ceremony held in Abuja on Wednesday night, President Bola Tinubu, represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, delivered a stern message to officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). He emphasized the imperative for police personnel to serve with integrity, uphold the rule of
In a significant development within Nigeria’s political landscape, discussions are intensifying among opposition factions to present a unified front against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. Central to these deliberations is the consideration of Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, a former Minister of Transportation, as a potential consensus presidential candidate. The impetus
Former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has refused to respond in kind to recent jabs from the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, describing the remarks as “childish” and unworthy of engagement. Amaechi’s statement was made during an interview on Arise Television on Tuesday, in response
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to initiate a thorough investigation into the alleged misappropriation of $300 million earmarked for compensation and infrastructure development in Ogoniland. This fund, part of an out-of-court settlement involving the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), was intended to address
The Federal Government has disclosed that approximately ₦880 billion is required annually to maintain Nigeria’s extensive federal road network. However, current budgetary allocations fall significantly short of this need, prompting concerns over deteriorating infrastructure and the necessity for alternative funding mechanisms. Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, highlighted the funding gap during a recent
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to commemorate this year’s Eid-ul-Adha (Eid-el-Kabir) celebration. This announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through a statement issued by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. Dr. Tunji-Ojo extended his congratulations
