Rivers Politics Deepens as Fubara, Wike Power Struggle Shapes 2027 Race and Tinubu’s Directive Sparks Debate
The political atmosphere in Rivers State remains tense and uncertain as unresolved tensions between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, continue to influence the state’s political direction ahead of the 2027 elections. Although both political figures were previously involved in a high-profile reconciliation process brokered by President Bola […]
Senate Approves $516m Loan for Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway Project
The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for a $516 million external loan to finance the construction of key sections of the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway. The approval was granted during plenary after lawmakers considered a report by the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, chaired by Aliyu Wamakko. The report, presented by […]
Tinubu Picks APC Nomination Forms for 2027 Re-Election
President Bola Tinubu has formally signaled his intention to seek re-election in 2027 after the purchase of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Expression of Interest and Nomination forms on his behalf. The forms were obtained on Tuesday in Abuja by the lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, James Faleke, during the official commencement of the APC […]
Senate Declares Ondo South Seat Vacant
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has declared the Ondo South Senatorial seat vacant following the appointment of Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Akpabio announced the development during Tuesday’s plenary, stating that the vacancy takes immediate effect in line with constitutional provisions. He directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) […]
Dele Momodu Defends Atiku, Urges Political Civility
Media entrepreneur Dele Momodu has criticised what he described as the growing “bullying” of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, while also reflecting on his past political partnership with Labour Party candidate Peter Obi. In a post on X on Monday, Momodu expressed concern that Atiku, who picked Obi as his running mate in the 2019 […]
APC Rift Deepens in Nasarawa Over 2027 Endorsement
Fresh divisions have emerged within the Nasarawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following Governor Abdullahi Sule’s endorsement of Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada as his preferred successor for the 2027 governorship race. The endorsement, initially seen as a routine political move, has instead triggered dissent among key stakeholders, exposing cracks within the ruling […]
First Lady Launches Food Bank Programme in North-East
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has unveiled the National Community Food Bank Programme in the North-East as part of efforts to tackle hunger and malnutrition. The initiative was launched on Monday in Maiduguri during her visit to the state, with a focus on supporting vulnerable groups, particularly children and mothers. Speaking at the event, Mrs […]
Nigeria’s Rising Debt Sparks Fresh Fiscal Concerns
Economic analysts have renewed concerns over Nigeria’s growing debt profile, warning that the country’s debt-to-revenue ratio has reached unsustainable levels and could undermine long-term fiscal stability. Despite increased revenue allocations from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), the Federal Government continues to pursue new loans. President Bola Tinubu recently sought Senate approval for a $516.3 […]
Sanusi Questions FG Borrowing Despite Subsidy Removal
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has raised concerns over Nigeria’s rising debt profile, questioning why the Federal Government continues to borrow heavily despite the removal of petrol subsidy. Speaking in an interview with News Central TV, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria said while key reforms such as subsidy removal […]
Sowore Criticises Fuel Subsidy Removal, Says Policy Worsened Hardship
Activist Omoyele Sowore has criticised the Federal Government’s removal of fuel subsidy, arguing that the policy has worsened economic hardship for ordinary Nigerians rather than improving their living conditions. Speaking on Thursday during an interview on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM in Ilese Ijebu, monitored in Abeokuta, Sowore said the policy […]
