Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has signed a one-year contract worth $1.2 million with aWashington-based lobbying firm to improve his international image and strengthen advocacy efforts inthe United States.The contract with Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C. was formally executed on March 9 and 10, 2026, andregistered with the U.S. Department of Justice under the Foreign Agents Registration…
The Nigerian Senate has intensified efforts to reform and revitalise the country’s agricultural collegesand research institutions by seeking technical support, technology transfer, and collaboration fromChina, India, and the European Union (EU).The initiative is being driven by the Senate Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions, chairedby Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli (APC, Oyo South). In recent weeks,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a ₦3.3 trillion payment plan to settle long-standing legacydebts in Nigeria’s power sector, in a major intervention aimed at stabilising the industry and improvingelectricity supply nationwide.The approval was announced in a statement issued on Sunday, April 5, 2026, by the Special Adviser tothe President on Information and Strategy, Bayo…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that he will fully support and endorse whoeveremerges as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 generalelections. Atiku made the pledge on Friday, April 3, 2026, while speaking during an interview. He emphasised unitywithin the party, stating that all qualified aspirants should be…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will decisively defeatbanditry and terrorism in the country. The President made the declaration on Saturday, April 4, 2026, while commissioning the GatewayInternational Cargo Airport and other infrastructure projects in Ogun State.“We will win over banditry and terrorism. I give you the assurance that we will…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly denied reports claiming he has decided to step asideand retire from active politics ahead of the 2027 presidential election.In a statement issued on Monday, March 30, 2026, by his media office and signed by Paul Ibe, Atikudescribed the circulating claims as “entirely false and deliberately misleading.” The reports…
Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar has resigned as Minister of Foreign Affairs to pursue thegovernorship of Bauchi State in the 2027 elections.The resignation was officially confirmed on Monday, March 30, 2026. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs,through its spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa, issued a brief statement: “The resignation of the HonourableMinister of Foreign Affairs is confirmed.” Tuggar’s spokesperson,…
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has affirmed Abdulrahman Mohammed and Senator Samuel Anyanwu as National Chairman and National Secretary, respectively. About 2,500 delegates in Abuja on Sunday endorsed the 19-member NWC and other national officers. The motion was moved by House Minority…
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…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marked his 74th birthday on Sunday, March 29, 2026, with a low-keycelebration in line with the prevailing national mood and his personal tradition.Born on March 29, 1952, the President opted for a subdued observance rather than elaborate events. Ina statement released from the State House, he expressed gratitude to Nigerians for…
