The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has voiced strong criticism against President Bola Tinubu’s decision to award Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Nigeria’s second-highest national honor, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON). The honor was conferred on Modi during the Nigeria-India Bilateral Meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Speaking…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled its plans to expand its political dominance in Nigeria’s southwest region. Speaking during a recent event, APC National Chairman Abdullahi Umar Ganduje stated, “Our next target in the southwest, and you know we are good at hitting our targets, is Osun State and Oyo State.” The declaration underscores…
Former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has ignited a heated national debate with allegations of undue interference from Lagos-based interests in Northern governance. During a recent public address, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso accused Lagos of attempting to “colonize” the North, claiming this influence hampers the region’s ability to independently select its traditional and political leaders….
In a significant crackdown on international drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted multiple consignments of cocaine, methamphetamine, and opioids bound for the United Kingdom, Italy, Turkey, and Qatar through major Nigerian airports. This success follows a series of coordinated intelligence-led operations at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos and…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has made a strong appeal to the people of Ondo State to support the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Agboola Ajayi, in the upcoming governorship election. Addressing PDP members and supporters in a statement released by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku emphasized Ajayi’s capabilities and commitment to bettering the…
President Tinubu extended his warm congratulations to Senator Monday Okpebholo on his inauguration as the new Governor of Edo State. The congratulatory message, signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, highlights Tinubu’s optimism for Edo’s future under Okpebholo’s leadership. President Tinubu urged the governor to prioritize elevating the quality of…
Senator Monday Okpebholo was sworn in as the 6th elected governor of Edo State. This landmark ceremony took place at the state capital, Benin City, drawing attention from local and national political figures, traditional rulers, and residents. Senator Monday Okpebholo’s ascension to the governorship represents the culmination of a hard-fought election campaign, marked by his…
Abdullahi Abdullahi Gwarzo, the former Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, recently shared his thoughts on his dismissal, attributing it to potential political interference. Gwarzo, who served under a senior minister managing the majority of the ministry’s operations, voiced his surprise at the decision, asserting that he was not found guilty of any…
The government of Equatorial Guinea has taken decisive action by dismissing Baltasar Engonga, the Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), following a scandal involving over 400 compromising videos. The footage, which surfaced online, allegedly shows Baltasar Engonga engaging in intimate relations with the wives of high-ranking officials and prominent individuals in the…
Super Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen has announced his squad for Nigeria’s crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. With Nigeria leading Group D, Eguavoen’s roster reflects a strategic approach aimed at securing the necessary points to confirm Nigeria’s qualification. The coach introduced fresh talent to cover for injured…
