By Marcus Nkire The Kano State government says it is close to resolving the long-running dispute over the leadership of the Kano Emirate. The assurance came on Thursday from Ibrahim Waiya, Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, during a media briefing in Kano. The conflict stems from a series of leadership changes and legal battles…
From Deola Ajayi Pioneer member of the All Progressives Congress APC, Chief Sam Nkire has aligned with the APC Governors Forum over their stand against malpractices and cheating at both internal and external elections by party leaders and members. Chief Nkire, who authors the MID-WEEK SERMON, recently harped on the ill of malpractices at party…
From Tunde Smart President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep condolences to renowned Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and her family over the death of her son. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the President described the loss as devastating, noting that no parent should have to endure the pain of losing a child. He…
From Dike Joseph United States President Donald Trump has recalled the US ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, as part of a broad diplomatic overhaul affecting more than two dozen American missions worldwide, with Africa bearing the brunt of the changes. Nigeria is among 15 African countries impacted by the recall of US envoys. Others on…
From Olajide Williams President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh, on his 60th birthday, describing him as a “consistent voice of reason” in Nigeria’s political space. In a statement marking the milestone, the president commended Metuh’s contributions to national discourse, noting that his interventions have…
From William Okeke President Bola Tinubu has forwarded a new executive bill to the Senate, seeking the repeal of the Legal Practitioners Act, 2004, and its replacement with a modern framework that strengthens regulation, discipline, and ethical standards in Nigeria’s legal profession. Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the president’s letter during plenary on Tuesday. Tinubu…
By Marcus Nkire Abuja, Nigeria – A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday sentenced Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to life imprisonment on terrorism-related charges. Justice James Omotosho found Kanu guilty on all counts, including incitement and instructing violent acts, with some sentences running concurrently. The judge opted for…
By Fisayo Bola A major crisis erupted on Tuesday at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national secretariat in Abuja as rival factions clashed, prompting a tense standoff and the use of tear gas. Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde were initially blocked from entering the secretariat after encountering padlocked gates,…
From Kolade Dennis The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, has come under intense scrutiny after Senator Adams Oshiomhole accused him of attempting to conceal massive financial irregularities within the state-owned corporation. Speaking during a session of the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, Oshiomhole criticised the NNPCL leadership…
From Marcus Nkire Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has debunked reports alleging that he donated a brand-new Toyota SUV to Lieutenant Ahmed Yerima, the naval officer who recently clashed with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. In a statement released on Thursday through his media aide, Paul Ibe, Atiku described the viral…
