Obasanjo says choosing Atiku as vice president was biggest mistake of his life
Responding to a question about the greatest mistake he made while serving as Nigeria’s president, Obasanjo pointed directly to his choice of vice president, insisting that hindsight had fundamentally changed his assessment of the decision. Although he declined to mention Atiku by name initially, the former president left little doubt about who he was referring to when pressed during the discussion.
2027 election: Makinde to inaugurate Oyo APM presidential, governorship campaign council Friday
Oyo State governor and the presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, will on Friday inaugurate the party’s Oyo State presidential and governorship campaign council, marking a major step in preparations for the 2027 general election.
Tinubu declines meeting with South African delegation over xenophobic attacks on Nigerians
The South African delegation, led by the country’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, had travelled to Abuja seeking an audience with the Nigerian President after arriving in the Federal Capital Territory on Friday. However, rather than granting the meeting, Tinubu instructed the delegation to hold discussions with Ambassador Enikanolaiye, who would subsequently brief him on the outcome of the engagement.
Pastor David Ibiyeomie condemns reported bus preaching ban, says Christians must not be silenced
The outspoken preacher also criticised what he described as unequal treatment of religious groups, insisting that Christians should enjoy the same freedom to publicly express their faith. According to him, if Muslims are permitted to use microphones in public, Christians should equally be free to preach wherever they choose, including in public buses.
2027 election: PDP faction leaders meet Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja after naming him presidential candidate
Despite the endorsement, Jonathan has consistently refrained from making a definitive statement on his political ambition.
Trump praises Tinubu’s anti-terror war, pledges stronger US support for Nigeria
In a letter dated July 6, released on Wednesday in response to an earlier correspondence from Tinubu, Trump praised the Nigerian leader’s resolve to confront terrorism, describing the partnership between both nations as vital to regional and global security.
Tinubu appoints Ayo Fayose, 25 others to lead federal agencies, commissions
Among the prominent appointments is that of Fayose, who will chair the board of the Rural Electrification Agency, while retired Major General Junaid Bindawa has been named chairman of the National Salary and Wages Commission.
Senate, SGF, UN envoy reject Oyo governor’s call for probe into Oriire school abduction
The Senate on Tuesday expressed surprise at Makinde’s demand for an international investigation, describing the call as capable of trivialising the sacrifices made by security personnel during the operation that secured the release of the abducted pupils and teachers.
FG suspends planned hike in WAEC, NECO fee for 2027 exams
The ministry said the move reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to inclusive, transparent and evidence-based policymaking. It acknowledged the concerns and constructive feedback expressed by Nigerians following the announcement of the proposed fee increase, noting that public participation remains an important part of shaping education policies with far-reaching implications.
Oyo school kidnap victims freed after 56 days, eight suspects arrested
The presidency confirmed the rescue on Friday, insisting that the operation was carried out without payment of ransom or any prisoner exchange, bringing to an end one of Nigeria’s most closely watched school kidnapping cases in recent months.