Written by Supporters of former President, Goodluck Jonathan, ahead of the 2027 presidential election, have begun reaching out to opposition heavyweights, including Labour Party’s Peter Obi, in a bid to form a grand coalition strong enough to challenge the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu. With the APC hierarchy already backing Tinubu for re-election, and … Continue reading “2027: ‘Jonathan’s People Want Peter Obi To Step Down For Ex-President’”
The Federal Government has assured protesting retired soldiers that their long-awaited entitlements will be paid before the weekend, leading to the suspension of their week-long demonstration at the gate of the Ministry of Finance in Abuja. Naija News reports that by 3:00 pm on Monday, the ex-servicemen quietly dismantled their canopy and dispersed after a … Continue reading “Retired Soldiers End Protest As FG Vows To Pay Entitlements This Week”
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has hinted that his principal may give priority to G-20 countries in his long-awaited ambassadorial appointments. Bwala, in a post on 𝕏 on Monday, said the President was mindful of the delay in releasing the list, attributing it to “funding challenges affecting Nigerian … Continue reading “Tinubu May Prioritise Ambassadorial Posts To G-20 Nations – Bwala”
Former lawmaker representing Kogi West senatorial district, Dino Melaye, has explained his recent silence in the political space, saying it was due to his academic pursuits. Melaye, who featured on Prime Time, a programme on Arise Television on Monday, disclosed that he deliberately stepped back from public debates to concentrate on his studies. He said, … Continue reading “Why I Have Been Quiet – Dino Melaye”
The Presidency on Monday confirmed the disengagement of Fegho John Umunobo, who served as Special Assistant to the President on Digital and Creative Economy in the Office of the Vice President, Kashim Shettima. In a statement signed by the State House Director of Information and Public Relations, Abiodun Oladunjoye, the Presidency warned stakeholders in the … Continue reading “Source Reveals Why Presidency Sacked Shettima’s Aide”
Former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, has recalled the challenges and efforts to ease persistent fuel queues while in office, from 2016 to 2019. Naija News reports that Kachikwu, while speaking at a business mentorship lecture series organised virtually by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board on Monday, said much of … Continue reading “‘If It Doesn’t Work, I Fire You’ – Former Minister, Kachikwu Recalls Buhari’s Threat Over Subsidy Removal”
Former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia, has advised the incumbent manager, Eric Chelle, to fully utilise Ademola Lookman’s set-piece ability and Tolu Arokodare’s physical presence when Nigeria face South Africa in today’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match. Naija News reports that the Eagles travel to Bloemfontein on the back of a narrow 1-0 … Continue reading “Ex-Super Eagles Coach, Siasia Sends Important Message To Chelle Ahead Of South Africa Match”
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has imposed a ₦5 million fine each on several prominent Nigerians, including former APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, for allegedly converting their properties to unauthorised uses in Abuja. Naija News reports that the sanction also affects deceased statesmen, ex-governors, former Chief Justices of Nigeria, corporate bodies, and … Continue reading “Wike Slams Ganduje, Ex-CJNs, Others With ₦5 Million Fine Over Illegal Property Conversions”
The Nigerian Army says its troops have arrested 11 logistics suppliers to terrorist groups and rescued nine kidnapped victims during nationwide operations carried out within 48 hours. According to Daily Post, a senior military source at Army Headquarters disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday, adding that troops also seized ₦1.1 million cash, 114 livestock, petroleum … Continue reading “Army Arrests 11 Terrorists’ Suppliers In Fresh Raid”
The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) on Tuesday vowed to press ahead with its nationwide strike, following the collapse of a conciliation meeting convened by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, to resolve the face-off between the union and the Dangote Refinery. The meeting, held in Abuja on Monday, … Continue reading “NUPENG Insists Strike Continues After Deadlock With Dangote Refinery”