The Bauchi State government has dismissed claims suggesting that Governor Bala Mohammed is planning to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). In a statement issued on Wednesday, the governor’s special adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, described the allegation as completely baseless, stressing that Governor Mohammed has never…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday directed ministers and senior government officials to obtain his approval before requesting police escorts for official engagements.The directive was issued during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the State House, Abuja. The instruction followed the November 23, order mandating the withdrawal of police officers attached to Very…
The Federal Government plans to borrow N17.89tn in 2026 to fund a widening budget deficit as revenue projections fall sharply below expenditure needs, according to the 2026 budget framework obtained from the Budget Office of the Federation. Official figures in the 2026 Abridged Budget Call Circular issued by the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic…
World Trade Organisation Director-General, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has celebrated her inclusion on Forbes’ 100 World’s Most Powerful Women list for 2025, marking her eighth appearance on the prestigious ranking. In a post via her verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, Okonjo-Iweala expressed her gratitude and reflected on the responsibility that comes with influence. “Nice to…
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has again dismissed claims of a “massacre” at the Lekki Toll Gate during the 2020 EndSARS protests, insisting the narrative was driven by fake news and unverified reports amplified on social media. Mohammed said this during an interview on ARISE News on Wednesday while speaking about his…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, emerged as the governorship candidate of Accord Party after the governorship primary held in Osogbo, which was observed by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other observers. Adeleke scored 145 votes, while five votes were voided. The governor, who was the sole aspirant for the position, accepted the nomination and…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, was conferred with the prestigious traditional chieftaincytitle of Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile Oodua (The Matron and Mother Leader of the Entire Yoruba Land) by the paramount ruler of the Yoruba race, the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II. The colourful installation ceremony took…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday, December 8, 2025, commended Nigerian security agencies forsecuring the release of 100 students abducted from the St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, in Niger State,while simultaneously issuing a strict directive to ensure the swift and safe return of the remaininghostages. The students were among a large group of 315 pupils and…
In a quiet but significant move signaling continued social liberalization under Crown Prince Mohammedbin Salman’s Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia has recently eased its seven-decade-old ban on alcohol sales,expanding access beyond foreign diplomats to a select group of high-value non-Muslim foreignresidents. The nationwide prohibition on alcohol, which has been in place since 1952, remains generally upheld…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Osun State Chapter, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the StateGovernor, Ademola Adeleke, demanding his decisive intervention to end the prolonged industrial actionby the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) that has completely paralyzed the state’s judicial system. Courts across Osun State have remained locked since September 22, 2025, following…
