Tinubu’s Democracy Day Speech Long on Promises, Short on Answers, Says ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described President Bola Tinubu’s Democracy Day address as an admission of the All Progressives Congress (APC) government's failure to deliver on its promises…
BREAKING: NDC closes ranks as Peter Obi, Dickson meet in high-level reconciliation talks
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) says it has resolved recent internal disagreements following a closed-door meeting between its presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, CON, and the party’s National Leader, Senator…
Adeleke alleges APC defection blocked by Oyetola as Tinubu ‘roundtable’ claim sparks political debate
Governor Ademola Adeleke has revealed that his move to join the All Progressives Congress was allegedly stalled by former governor Gboyega Oyetola, saying internal resistance within the party prevented his…
June 12: ‘We Will Never Negotiate With Terrorists,’ Plateau Governor Mutfwang Declares
As Nigeria marked Democracy Day, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang reaffirmed his administration’s resolve not to negotiate with armed groups, saying his government would remain steadfast in defending the lives…
‘The Fuel Ship Was in Colombia’: Saraki Recounts How Lawmakers Uncovered Nigeria’s Subsidy Scandal
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has recalled how members of Nigeria’s National Assembly uncovered alleged irregularities in the country’s controversial fuel subsidy programme, describing the discovery as one of the…
Fashola Challenges Widely Held Belief Over Governors’ Security Vote
Former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola has challenged the widespread belief that Nigerian state governors receive and spend public funds under a so-called “security vote” arrangement. Speaking on the issue,…
Fire razes shops, offices in Kano, destroying property worth millions
A devastating fire swept through a commercial area in Kano on Thursday, destroying several shops and office buildings and leaving business owners counting heavy losses. The blaze, which erupted in…
Amnesty Blasts Abuja Protest Crackdown as Tear Gas Sends Sowore to Hospital
Amnesty International has condemned the Nigerian authorities’ handling of Democracy Day protests in Abuja after security forces dispersed demonstrators with tear gas, leaving activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore…
Sowore Toppled as Teargas Engulfs Abuja Protest
Nigerian activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore stumbled and fell on Thursday after security operatives fired teargas to disperse demonstrators during a protest in the nation’s capital, Abuja. The…
Fight Against Insurgency Will Falter Without Public Support, Defence Minister Warns
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has warned that the country’s battle against insurgency cannot be won without the active support and cooperation of Nigerians. Speaking on the security challenges…
