El-Rufai Loses Mother After Illness
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has lost his mother, Hajiya Umma, who died on Friday after a period of illness, her family has confirmed. The family announced her passing the same day, stating that she had been battling age-related health complications that worsened in recent weeks. They also noted that her condition reportedly […]
Saraki Backs Southern Presidency, Rules Out 2027 Bid
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has stated that it is fair to allow the South to complete an eight-year tenure in the presidency and confirmed he will not contest the 2027 election. Saraki made the comments on Thursday during an interview on Politics Today, a programme broadcast by Channels Television. He explained that he supported […]
Shehu Sani Praises Ghana’s Mahama Over UN Slavery Resolution
Former Senator Shehu Sani, representing Kaduna Central, has commended Ghanaian President John Mahama for advancing a United Nations resolution that categorizes slavery as a crime against humanity. Sani made the remarks in a statement on his verified X account on Friday, describing Mahama’s actions as a revival of the Pan-African ideals championed by leaders such […]
Mobile Phone Stolen from Lawmaker Amid Funeral Crowd
A thief reportedly stole a mobile phone belonging to Amobi Ogah, member representing Umunneochi/Isuikwuato Federal Constituency, during a state funeral in Umuahia, Abia State. The incident occurred on Thursday at the International Conference Centre (ICC), where the state government held a burial ceremony for the late Evangelist Rev Uma Ukpai. Reports indicated that the thief […]
EFCC Denies Link to Kwara Polytechnic Protest
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied any involvement in a recent protest at Kwara State Polytechnic, stating that its operation in Ilorin was unrelated to the institution. In a statement on its official X handle, the commission said operatives from its Ilorin Zonal Directorate conducted a sting operation on March 24, 2026, […]
Federal Secretariat Roads Closed for APC National Convention
The Federal Secretariat in Abuja will have all access roads leading to and around its Phases I, II, and III closed from Friday, March 27, to Saturday, March 28, 2026, due to the National Convention of the All Progressives Congress at Eagle Square. A circular issued by the Secretariat advised that all ministries, extra-ministerial departments, […]
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IGP offers professional insights, submits State-Police framework to Senate
Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Olatunji Disu has handed a State Police establishment framework to the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Jibrin Barau in a push to decentralise Nigeria’s security architecture. The document was delivered to Barau, who chairs the Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, on Thursday at his office in […]
Budget Office Chief Faults Critique of Tinubu Policies
Tanimu Yakubu, Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, has criticised a recent commentary by Suyi Ayodele on the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu, describing it as based on misunderstandings of public finance and macroeconomic policy. Yakubu said the argument questioning why the Federal Government continues to borrow after removing fuel subsidies rests […]
Prominent cleric in detention for allegedly collecting N2m ‘prayer money’ from coup suspect
Embattled Kaduna-based Islamic scholar, Sheikh Khalifa Sani Abdulkadir, who was declared missing by his family weeks ago, is alive and being held in “protective custody” by federal security forces. A top intelligence official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, confirmed to PRNigeria that the cleric is currently being investigated by a joint team of the […]
