Politics

By Ayo Kehinde The Committee for the allocation account of the Federation (FAAC) shared a total sum of N1,681 trillion of federal advice, states and advice of the local government such as entry of the account of the Federation of April 2025, marking an increase in N103 billion compared to the 1,578 trillion of N1,578 shared in March 2025. Bawa …

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has asked African countries to face poverty with urgency and purpose, attracting attention to Chinese extraordinary achievements in lifting 700 million people out of poverty as a benchmark for what might happen on the continent. Obasanjo made a statement on Friday at a leadership lecture organized by Media Dele Momodu businessman, themed “How to End Hunger …

The former candidate for the Governor of the State Rivers under the Congress of All Progressive (APC), Tonye Cole, has called for a national re-evaluation of the presidential system of the Nigerian government, with the reason that it remains in accordance with the country’s socio-cultural reality. Speaking during interviews in television politics Channels Today on Friday, Cole expressed concern over …

Human rights complaints in April doubles Jan-March … as the Commission receives 261,483 complaints By Raphael Ekpang Abuja (Core reporter) The April Human Rights Commission (NHRC) dashboard) has shown that there was an increase in cases of violation of human rights across the country. The Commission received 261,483 complaints, the number greater than January 2025 the complaints put together. However, …

The rector of the Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech), Dr. Ibraheem Abdul, states that the updating of the institution to the Federal University of Technology and Vocational Studies, will expand her academic offers to meet the evolution needs of the nation. Abdul said it in an interview with the correspondent Oir on Friday in Lagos. He expressed satisfaction that the …

On Thursday, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) expressed its readiness to take power in Nigeria in 2027. Deputy Chairperson of SDP, North-Central, Abubakar Dogara, stated that this was during the meeting of the Zonal Party Caucus in the nasarawa state. He described SDP as “Nigeria’s new bride,” said party membership grew quickly throughout the country. “We held a meeting at …

The Coach of the Nigeria ex International Lucky Sunday was appointed President of the Union of Players of Nigeria, National Association of Nigeria Professional Footstrers Nanpf Delta State Chapter Transmitting his letter of nominated signed by the executive secretary of the companion of the Austin Popo union, on behalf of the President of the Board of Directors of the Players, …

Candidates for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 Governor Election in the State of Lagos, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Adediran alias Jandor, on Friday expressed his readiness to work for the re-election of Tinubu Bola President in 2027. He stated this during a general meeting to announce his return to the Congress of All Progressive (APC) in the Ojo area …

The federal government has justified its decision to reintroduce the toll on roads selected throughout the country, citing the need for sustainable road infrastructures and greater participation in the private sector. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, revealed it on Thursday during the eighth edition of the Ministerial Print Briefing of 2025 at the National Press Center, Abuja. Speaking alongside …

By Victor Osula, Abuja President Bola Tinubu approved aerial activities to counter the insurgents in the country. The head of the defense staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, revealed it to the correspondents of the State Chamber after meeting the president at the President of Abuja on Friday. President Tinubu, Friday, met the national security councilor, Nuhu Ribadu; CD; Head of …