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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has vowed to resign from his post announced on January 17, 2027, if President Bola Tinubu loses the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Rivers State in the 2027 presidential election. Wike took the oath while addressing the leadership and members of the Apo Mechanics and Traders Association in Abuja on …

TEKS PIDATO HARI KEMERDEKAAN PRESIDEN BOLA AHMED TINUBU TEMA REFORMASI MENUJU KESEJAHTERAAN Rekan-rekan warga Nigeria, Hari ini enam puluh enam tahun yang lalu, bendera kami dikibarkan, untuk pertama kalinya, atas sebuah negara yang bebas dan berdaulat. Sejak saat itu, kita telah melakukan perjalanan bersama sebagai satu bangsa, terikat oleh kepercayaan kolektif kita pada janji besar Nigeria: bahwa negara sebesar kita, …

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday stated that Nigeria has gone through a painful reform process, and prosperity will follow for the country and its citizens. Tinubu made the declaration in his Independence Day message to mark his country’s 66th birthday, titled “From Reform to Prosperity”, in which he defended his government’s economic policies and urged Nigerians to continue doing the …

Former Vice President, and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Atiku Abubakar, has called on the Federal and state governments to stop offering condolences and instead make life affordable for Nigerians. Atiku stated this in a statement on Wednesday, adding, that the tragedies that befall Nigerians every day demand more than just condolences. “As Nigeria’s Independence Day approaches, …

The Director General of the allegedly fake government agency, Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) Adeniyi Adeyemi was on Wednesday arraigned before the Federal High Court, Abuja for alleged forgery Adeyemi was arraigned before Judge Muhammad Umar on eight counts bordering on allegations of forgery. The Federal Government accused Adeyemi of forging an appointment letter purportedly issued by President Bola …

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has delivered an Independence Day commemorative message to Nigerians and sent a warning message to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In his message contained in his statement on Wednesday, Adebayo warned INEC against technical failures during the 2027 elections, and urged Nigerians to reject electoral malpractices and vote trading. …

Civil servants under the auspices of the Joint National Public Service Bargaining Council (JNPSNC) deplore the increasing economic hardship in the country, caused by the high cost of living, and the high prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). Therefore, they gave the federal government until September 30, 2026 to respond to their demands or they will give a warning on …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has completed his working holiday in France and departed Paris for Lagos, where he is scheduled to meet with political leaders and colleagues as preparations for the 2027 elections gain momentum. The President left Abuja on August 30 and initially spent a week in London before continuing on to Paris as part of a working holiday. …

The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, has argued that the current national budget is too small to achieve the level of development desired by the country and its citizens. Speaking at the 2026 Senate Press Corps Workshop in Abuja on Monday, the minister challenged Nigerians, lawmakers and the media to rethink the country’s approach to budgeting, …

The Rivers State House of Assembly on Monday passed the Constitution (Sixth Amendment) Bill, 2026, seeking to provide a constitutional framework to establish the structure of the State Police. All 25 members of the Assembly voted in favor of the bill at the plenary session, after consulting with their constituents. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Martins Amaewhule, commended …