Shehu Sani cautions Jonathan against contesting 2027 presidential election Â
Former federal lawmaker, Shehu Sani, has urged former President Goodluck Jonathan not to contest the 2027 presidential election, warning that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is no longer the cohesive political structure it was during Jonathan’s tenure. Sani, who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the 8th National Assembly, made the remarks on Sunday as […]
FG hands management of Presidential Fertiliser Initiative to MOFI
The management of the Presidential Fertiliser Initiative (PFI-NPK) has formally shifted from the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) to the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), through its subsidiary, MOFI Management Company Limited (ManCo), marking a new phase for the scheme that has reshaped Nigeria’s fertiliser sector since 2016. The transition, which will be completed in […]
By-elections: INEC conducts polls in 16 constituencies amid tight security
Voting is ongoing in 16 constituencies across 13 states as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducts by-elections to fill vacant seats in the Senate, House of Representatives, and state assemblies. The exercise follows vacancies arising from deaths, resignations, and lawmakers who vacated their seats after moving to higher offices. The elections are taking place […]
Gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, Pastor Blessed welcome second child two days after third anniversary
Award-winning Nigerian gospel singer Mercy Chinwo and her husband, Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa, have welcomed their second child, just two days after celebrating their third wedding anniversary. The couple announced the joyful news on Friday via social media, sharing celebratory maternity photos and heartfelt messages of gratitude to God. Although they kept the newborn’s name and […]
Tinubu departs for Japan, Brazil, with stopover in Dubai
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday departed Abuja for a two-nation official visit to Japan and Brazil, with a brief stopover in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, as part of renewed diplomatic and economic engagement with key global partners. The president’s aircraft left the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, with senior government officials, including the Chief of […]
National Assembly has more money than education sector —Obi of Onitsha  Â
Foremost Nigerian traditional ruler, the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, has revealed that the annual National Assembly’s budget is more than what is allocated to the education sector. Igwe Achebe disclosed this after the conferment of an honorary fellowship on him by the Nigerian Academy of Letters, alongside co-awardees, Saturday Tribune Editor and […]
NAL convocates members, urges caution on use of digital technology
The Nigerian Academy of Letters (NAL), on Thursday in Lagos, through its 27th convocation ceremonies, convocated some of its members, invested fellowships on others, and gave awards of excellence to some distinguished Nigerians. The president of the academy, Professor Sola Akinrinade, at the event themed ‘The humanities in the modern digital world’, spoke on the […]
FG approves nine new private universities, maintains moratorium on new applications
The Federal Government has granted operating licences to nine new private universities, marking a significant push to expand higher education access while enforcing tighter quality controls across Nigeria’s tertiary sector. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, announced the approval on Wednesday after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu […]
Rivers pastor arrested as video shows children beaten in alleged spiritual cleansing
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 41-year-old pastor, Ifediorah Onyeibor Joseph, alongside several church members, over alleged dehumanisation of minors during a religious ceremony in Eneka, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state. The arrest follows the circulation of a disturbing video on social media, showing at least 20 children, some unclothed and […]
Toke Makinwa expecting first child after years of waiting
Nigerian media personality and bestselling author, Toke Makinwa, has announced that she is expecting her first child, bringing an end to years of public speculation and personal longing. The 41-year-old revealed the joyful news this morning on Instagram, sharing an elegant maternity photoshoot alongside an emotional caption celebrating divine timing. In her post, Toke described […]