Politics

Post views: 43 The President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa, says he is pleased with the formidable athletics team that will participate in the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, which officially open tomorrow, Thursday 23 July 2026. The 6-day athletics events will take place from Monday 27 July to Saturday 1 August 2026 at Scotstoun …

The Presidency on Thursday accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of attempting to internationalize Nigeria’s domestic politics through lobbying in the United States of America and questioned his legal record in the country. In a statement titled “When will Atiku Abubakar present himself to President Trump?”, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has criticized Atiku …

Suliat Lawal The House of Representatives on Thursday passed the Constitution Amendment (State Police) Bill, 2026, clearing another major hurdle in its bid to establish state police across Nigeria, despite protest and strike by members of the minority caucus.. The bill, which seeks to create a constitutional framework for the establishment and operation of state police services alongside the Nigeria …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said the reforms instituted by his administration have received global attention and praise, assuring Nigerians that greater benefits from the reforms will come very soon. The President stated this on Thursday while receiving a delegation from the Aseyori Tinubu Research Group at the State House, under the auspices of Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United …

By Victor Osula, Abuja – The House of Representatives on Thursday handed President Bola Tinubu one of the biggest legislative victories of his administration by passing the executive bill seeking to establish state police services, a landmark constitutional reform that is expected to fundamentally reshape Nigeria’s security architecture after decades of agitation for decentralized policing. The bill, titled “A bill …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said consistency in the implementation of economic reforms has stabilized the economy, ushering Nigeria into its golden era, poised to enjoy the benefits of democracy. President Tinubu, who received a delegation of stakeholders from the north-eastern area of ​​the country led by Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, governor of Borno State, attributed the success of the …

Post views: 139 Niger State Governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago, had led the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau, on an inspection tour of the ongoing renovation of the Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna as efforts intensify to ensure that the Niger Tornadoes continue to play their home matches in Minna. Speaking during the inspection, …

Zainab Abioye Survivors of the fatal canoeing accident in Ringim local government area of ​​Jigawa State have recounted the terrifying moments they struggled to survive after an overloaded boat carrying about 40 passengers, mostly women and children, capsized while returning from rice farms. The victims, who narrowly escaped death, told how local fishermen and farmers risked their lives to save …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar criticized the allocation of ₦22.15 billion in the 2026 Appropriation Act for the construction and renovation of 106 palaces across Nigeria, and described the move as an aberration of the constitution. Civil Society Organization, Tracka, part of the BudgIT Foundation, has released a document revealing that a total of N22.15 billion was allocated for the …

Post views: 23 By Wakawaka Sports Silversports Football Club has recorded another milestone after the invitation of two of its players to the Imo State team ahead of their preparations for the upcoming FirstBank/Samuel Okwaraji U-16 Championship. The development was revealed by the club’s Chief Executive Officer, Kennedy Onwunali, while leading the players at the state team’s training camp. …