Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has made a stunning appeal to opposition leaders, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, and Rauf Aregbesola, to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP). El-Rufai, who has been critical of the current administration, believes that unity among opposition figures is crucial for the country’s progress. He argued that
Nigeria experienced its lowest number of attacks in 2024, according to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). This welcome development suggests that the country’s security efforts are yielding positive results. The CDS attributed the decline in attacks to the military’s relentless efforts to combat insecurity and terrorism. The Nigerian military has been working tirelessly to
The former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has rejected allegations of corruption leveled against him by former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Obasanjo, in his newly released book, Nigeria: Past and Future, accused Malami of playing a pivotal role in what he described as entrenched corruption under the administration
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed concerns that the exit of Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, from the party will impact President Bola Tinubu’s chances of re-election in 2027. According to the APC, El-Rufai’s departure will not affect Tinubu’s re-election bid, as the party’s structure and setup do not facilitate marginalization of any region.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced preparations for the 2027 general elections in Nigeria. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has appealed for additional funding from the Federal Government to support the commission’s activities. Key Areas of Focus INEC has identified several critical areas that require attention ahead of the 2027 polls. These include:
Mark Carney, Canada’s newly sworn-in Prime Minister, has begun his tenure with a resolute stance against US President Donald Trump’s repeated threats to annex Canada. Carney, who succeeded Justin Trudeau as Canada’s 24th prime minister, emphasized that safeguarding Canada’s sovereignty and addressing Trump’s trade policies would be among his administration’s top priorities. “Canada will never,
Cristiano Ronaldo has once again solidified his status as a football icon by scoring his 928th career goal during Al-Nassr’s commanding 3-1 victory over Al-Kholood in the Saudi Pro League. The 40-year-old Portuguese legend continues to defy age, delivering remarkable performances that inspire both his teammates and fans worldwide. The match began with Ronaldo opening
The United States has expelled South Africa’s ambassador to Washington, Ebrahim Rasool, in a move announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The decision was attributed to Rasool’s alleged disdain for both the United States and President Donald Trump. Rubio declared Rasool “persona non grata” in a post on X, accusing him of being a
Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory, has pledged her commitment to addressing the sexual harassment allegation raised by Kogi Central lawmaker Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. This announcement was made on Friday through a statement shared on her official X handle, titled “My Unwavering Stance for Justice and Women’s Rights.” Kingibe’s
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has celebrated the remarkable achievements of two outstanding University of Lagos graduates, Samuel Badekale and Haroun Adebakin, by appointing them as Education Ambassadors of Ogun State. The duo, who achieved an exceptional Grade Point Average of 5.0 each during the university’s 55th convocation, were further honored with monetary rewards
