Written by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria’s consummate political tactician, has strengthened the All-Progressives Congress (APC) across much of the federation. The party now commands two-thirds of state assemblies and holds majorities in both houses of the National Assembly—an impressive feat despite public anger over economic his reforms. This ascendancy owes much to the Tinubu method: seducing … Continue reading “Spotlight: Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election at Crossroads in Seven Battleground States”
President Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s seasoned political strategist, appears to have sealed the nomination of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for 2027 yet his journey to re-election remains anything but assured. The real test lies not in securing the party ticket but in navigating the treacherous politics in seven pivotal states whose allegiance can make … Continue reading “Exclusive: Tinubu’s 2027 Headache – Seven States Hold His Political Survival”
Tens of thousands of foreign students are being contacted directly by the UK government and warned they will be removed if they overstay their visas. The Home Office said the move follows an “alarming” increase in students entering on study visas and later applying for asylum once their visas expire. For the first time, … Continue reading “UK to foreign students: ‘If you overstay your visa, we’ll deport you’ “
The Chief of Defence Operations, Major General Emeka Onumajuru, has said that the Nigerian Armed Forces do not support financial payment to bandits terrorising different states across the country. Onumajuru said that experience had shown that such an action does not work. “The armed forces of Nigeria do not support the payment of money … Continue reading “NAF Don’t Support Payment Of Money To Criminal Groups — Defence HQ”
The Federal Government has welcomed the judgment of the Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland, which on Monday sentenced Simon Ekpa, a self-styled pro-Biafra agitator, to six years’ imprisonment for terrorism offences. In a statement on Monday, Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, said the ruling stands as a watershed moment – not … Continue reading “‘Justice Is Served’, FG Hails Finnish Court For Jailing Simon Ekpa”
The Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland has sentenced a pro-Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, to six years in prison for terrorism offences. In a ruling delivered on Monday, the court found him guilty of inciting terrorism and participating in the activities of a terrorist group. The court said Ekpa had used his “significant social media … Continue reading “Finnish Court Sentences Simon Ekpa To Six Years In Prison For Terrorism Offences”
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has urged President Bola Tinubu to rein in on his family over an alleged attempt by his son, Seyi to influence the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). Through a statement issued by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, on Friday, Atiku cautioned that Nigeria should not … Continue reading “Atiku To Tinubu: “Call Your Family To Order””
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Drug Enforcement Administration have requested a 90-day extension from a United States District Court to produce documents relating to an alleged drug investigation involving President Bola Tinubu dating back to the 1990s. The request was submitted on Thursday in a joint status report filed with the US … Continue reading “FBI, DEA seek 90-day extension to release Tinubu’s records”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed executive and non-executive board members for the newly established Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO). Dr. Adesegun Olugbade is the board chairman, while Engineer Abdu Mohammed Bello has been appointed Managing Director. The President has also appointed four Executive Directors: Engineer Nafisatu Asabe Ali for Systems Operation, Engineer … Continue reading “Tinubu Approves Board Members For NISO”
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, on Wednesday, fingered the suspended Governor of Rivers State Siminalayi Fubara for being responsible for the political crisis in the oil-rich state. At a media chat with State House correspondent in Abuja, the AGF said President Bola Tinubu acted timely with his proclamation of emergency … Continue reading “Emergency Rule: AGF Blames Fubara, Defends Tinubu, Wike”