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 […]
FG offers 40% salary hike as ASUU returns to negotiation table
The Federal Government has reportedly proposed a 40 per cent increase in salaries for lecturers under the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) as the two sides resume talks to forestall a nationwide strike. The proposal comes as ASUU prepares to meet a government delegation led by the former Secretary to the Government of 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 […]
Obasanjo urges FG to stop negotiating with terrorists as kidnappings spike
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on the Federal Government to abandon negotiations with terrorists, insisting that decisive action, including international assistance, is necessary to confront Nigeria’s escalating insecurity. Obasanjo spoke on Friday at the Plateau State Unity Christmas Carol and Praise Festival in Jos, the state capital, expressing concern over the rising number of […]
Davido secures Grammy nomination, enters global partnership with Stake
Music superstar Davido, born David Adedeji Adeleke, continues to strengthen his global profile with a new Grammy nomination and a strategic partnership with digital entertainment platform Stake. The developments signal both artistic recognition and the expansion of his brand into the entertainment technology sector. The Recording Academy recently announced nominees for the 68th Annual Grammy […]
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. […]
Boko Haram suspects found on army and police recruitment lists, Wase alleges
A fresh national security debate erupted on Wednesday after former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ahmed Idris Wase, alleged that suspected Boko Haram members and other criminal elements were once discovered on official recruitment lists of the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force. Wase, who represents Wase Federal Constituency in Plateau State […]