In a dramatic turn of events, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has responded to the petition filed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who is seeking her prosecution over allegations of orchestrating an assassination plot against her. Akpabio’s petition, dated April 3, 2025, was addressed to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and also copied to the
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has strongly condemned politicians for embarking on early campaigns for the 2027 general elections, urging them to focus on addressing Nigeria’s pressing issues instead. Speaking at the ACF’s National Executive Committee meeting in Kaduna, Chairman Mamman Mike Osuman emphasized that governance should take precedence over electioneering, given the country’s current
In a gesture of solidarity and respect, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, recently paid a condolence visit to Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State. The visit was in response to the passing of Governor Radda’s mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Barebari. During his visit, Ribadu extended heartfelt condolences on behalf of the
As Nigeria inches closer to the 2027 general elections, the opposition’s efforts to form a united front against President Bola Tinubu potential re-election bid are gaining momentum. However, some analysts believe that this coalition might face significant hurdles, primarily due to internal disagreements over a consensus candidate. Despite these challenges, the formation of such alliances
In a significant move to enhance transparency and fairness in the recruitment process, the Federal Government of Nigeria has instructed all federal tertiary institutions to publicly advertise available job vacancies. This directive, issued by the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, requires institutions to publish these vacancies in at least one national daily
The Presidency has officially unveiled a comprehensive list detailing President Bola Tinubu’s appointments since assuming office, revealing significant disparities in the distribution across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. According to the document released by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, the administration has made a total of 152 high-profile appointments, with 85 positions allocated
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has come under intense scrutiny following his decision to appoint administrators for the 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state. This move was made despite a Federal High Court order restraining him from doing so. The court, presided over by Justice Adamu Turaki
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reiterated its commitment to improving Nigeria’s electoral process in preparation for the 2027 general elections, while emphasizing its openness to public scrutiny through election petitions. This assurance was made during the launch of the report titled “From Ballot to the Court”, which provides an in-depth analysis of election
A high-powered delegation from the Labour Party visited the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday, where they formally submitted the recent Supreme Court judgment that appears to resolve the party’s protracted leadership tussle. The delegation, led by the party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure, was received by INEC officials at the commission’s headquarters
In a significant escalation of transatlantic trade tensions, the European Union has approved its first wave of retaliatory tariffs targeting American goods, marking a notable shift in the economic relationship between the longstanding allies. The decision, finalized yesterday during a meeting of EU trade ministers in Brussels, authorizes new import duties on selected US products
