Adeleke dumps PDP amid national crisis, eyes new political platform for 2026
The governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has formally quit the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), pointing to ongoing leadership turmoil within the party at the national level as the reason for his exit. The governor, who was elected on the PDP ticket, submitted his resignation letter on November 4, 2025, at Sagba Abogunde, Ward 2, […]
Amaechi rules out vice-presidential slot, eyes 2027 presidency
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has rejected speculations that he could serve as a vice-presidential candidate in the 2027 elections, reiterating his ambition to contest for the presidency. The clarification comes amid reports suggesting that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s camp may be considering Amaechi as a potential running mate should Peter Obi, the […]
NECO accredits schools in Burkina Faso for SSCE, BECE
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has accredited schools in Burkina Faso to host its examinations, marking a significant expansion of the body’s international operations. The move allows the council to conduct both the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the West African country. This development was confirmed in […]
Atiku’s bloc eyes Obi, Amaechi as running mate for 2027 election
Former Vice‑President Atiku Abubakar’s bloc of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has begun searching for a southern running mate ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi identified as the preferred choice. Should Obi decline, attention is reportedly shifting to former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi. Political ally […]
Guinea-Bissau coup more painful than losing to Buhari —Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described the recent military intervention in Guinea-Bissau as more painful than losing to Muhammadu Buhari in the 2015 Nigerian presidential election. Jonathan made the remarks in a video interview, reflecting on the unprecedented developments that unfolded while he was in the West African country as an election observer. Jonathan was […]
Tinubu, Soludo discuss regional cooperation, security at Aso Villa
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, on Thursday, paid a courtesy visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, to discuss regional cooperation, security, and other national concerns. The visit, confirmed by Soludo on his Facebook page, came shortly after he was re-elected for a second term in the November governorship election. […]
Fubara approves major upgrade of Rivers NYSC orientation camp
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has given the green light for the renovation and improvement of facilities at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp located in Nonwa-Gbam, Tai Local Government Area. The initiative aims to boost the welfare of corps members and expand the camp’s capacity. The governor announced this decision on Wednesday during a working […]
Jerry Fortune: The young innovator from Makoko reimagining farming through smart tech
The energy inside the Zenith Tech Fair 2025 at Eko Hotel, Lagos, was impossible to ignore. Screens glowed, machines hummed, and conversations about the future filled every corner of the hall. But the atmosphere shifted the moment the young boy from Makoko, a slum along the Lagos lagoon, stepped forward to present his creation. His […]
Atiku officially joins ADC, declares “real opposition has begun”
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), formally ending months of speculation about his political future ahead of the 2027 general elections. The 78-year-old politician confirmed his membership on Monday after receiving his ADC membership card at his Jada 1 Ward in Adamawa State. “Now I have picked up […]
Paystack suspends co-founder Ezra Olubi over alleged sexual misconduct
Paystack, the Nigerian fintech firm now owned by global payments company Stripe, has suspended its co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Ezra Olubi, following allegations of sexual misconduct involving a subordinate. The move coincides with the launch of a formal investigation into the claims, which has also brought renewed attention to Olubi’s past social media […]