Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has dismissed the recently rumoured coalition by opposition political parties aimed at thwarting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, describing it as “dead on arrival.” Sani, known for his blunt political commentary, made this assertion in a statement issued on Tuesday. According to him, the opposition’s lack of
Nigeria and the Caribbean nation of Saint Lucia are on the verge of establishing formal diplomatic relations, following high-level bilateral talks between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre in Castries on Sunday. The engagement, which took place at the official residence of the Saint Lucian Prime Minister, marked a pivotal moment
Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia – June 29, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia, at exactly 5:30 p.m. local time on Saturday, kicking off a significant two-nation diplomatic tour of the Caribbean and South America aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s international partnerships. The President was warmly received at Hewanorra International Airport with
Abuja, Nigeria June 28, 2025 President Bola Tinubu made waves Friday, bestowing one of Nigeria’s highest honours – the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), on Professor Benedict Oramah, President of Afreximbank. The powerful gesture recognised Oramah’s “transformative” decade-long leadership of Africa’s premier trade finance bank. Why He Got the Gong: Energy
Abuja – June 27, 2025 — In a historic move, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Morenike Grace Henry (JP) as the first-ever female Chairman of the National Council of the Nigerian Legion. The appointment, announced by the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, marks a milestone in gender inclusion within Nigeria’s veterans’ community
Abuja, Nigeria – June 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly brokered a fresh peace deal aimed at resolving the lingering political crisis in Rivers State by agreeing to the reinstatement of Governor Siminalayi Fubara—with a key condition: the embattled governor must not seek re-election in 2027. According to insider sources familiar with the high-level
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declined assent to the newly proposed National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Bill, citing concerns over provisions that conflict with Nigeria’s existing financial regulations. A key reason for the decision, according to sources familiar with the President’s position, is the bill’s proposal to empower the NDLEA to retain a portion
As the political climate in Nigeria begins to warm up ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has openly declared his unwavering loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking to journalists at a political gathering in Abuja, the Kano-born lawmaker made it clear that he remains fully
A fresh wave of criticism has erupted following the decision by the National Assembly to once again extend the implementation of the capital component of the 2024 national budget — this time until December 31, 2025. The move, approved by both the Senate and House of Representatives during plenary on Tuesday, has stirred widespread concern
ABUJA — Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Ali Ndume, has issued a strong caution to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the wave of political defections flooding the party, warning that the ruling party risks collapse if it continues to absorb politicians indiscriminately. Ndume, who represents
