The Kano State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said key opposition leaders are expected to formally receive Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso into the party, in what could mark a significant political realignment. State Chairman of the party, Musa Ungogo, disclosed this in a telephone interview, describing the anticipated defection as a major boost…
Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, on Sunday urged aggrieved members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and those who have left the party to return, calling for unity and a renewed commitment to the national interest. Speaking at the PDP’s 10th Elective National Convention in Abuja, Lamido said the party must reflect on its…
National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, set aside his political differences with Malam Nasir El-Rufai, to attend his mother’s funeral prayer on Sunday. Hajiya Ummah El-Rufai passed away on Thursday night after a prolonged illness, drawing an outpouring of condolences from political leaders, associates, and well-wishers across the country. Among those who attended the Janazah…
With petrol prices nearing N1,500 per litre amid Middle East tensions, labour unions, economists, manufacturers, and civil society groups have called for urgent government palliatives to ease the economic burden on families and businesses. They are demanding fuel subsidies, naira-denominated crude for the Dangote Refinery and public refineries, strategic petroleum reserves, expanded public transport, renewable…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting vulnerableNigerians, stating that insecurity will not be allowed to overshadow ongoing social intervention efforts.The president made this known in a State House press release issued on March 20, 2026, where heemphasised that despite security challenges, the government remains focused on delivering relief andeconomic support…
The Senegalese government has called for an “independent international investigation” into allegedcorruption within the Confederation of African Football following the controversial decision to strip thecountry of its Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. The demand was made on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, a day after CAF’s Appeals Board ruled thatSenegal had forfeited the 2025 AFCON…
The Nigerian Senate has urged telecommunications companies to install communication masts in ruralcommunities in Benue State that have been repeatedly affected by violent attacks, saying improvednetwork coverage would help residents make emergency distress calls during crises.The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Emmanuel Udende, senatorrepresenting Benue North-East, who raised concerns over…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Petroleum Reform andValue Optimisation Task Force to design and coordinate the next phase of structural reforms in Nigeria’soil and gas sector. The presidency said the task force is a time-bound, high-level executive working group tasked withproducing actionable reform blueprints aimed at consolidating ongoing reforms,…
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday confirmed the nomination of Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State forFinance following his screening by lawmakers in Abuja.The confirmation came after senators questioned the economist and tax policy expert for over twohours on fiscal reforms, revenue generation and economic management before approving hisappointment through a voice vote at the Committee…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Lamido Abubakar Yuguda, former Director-General of theSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).The nomination is subject to confirmation by the Nigerian Senate. The presidency announced the development in a statement issued in Abuja on March 11, 2026, by thePresident’s Special Adviser…
