Kano: This is ‘total betrayal’
"We view it as betrayal. In fact, we have never seen such a betrayal in our lifetime. Because he had spent almost 40 years together with his godfather, especially in politics... Kwankwaso trusted him so much that he was a custodian of all his credentials and documents, and was also on top of everything. But look at what has happened. Therefore, we see the defection of Governor Abba as a total betrayal of the Kwankwassiya Movement"
Edo community request government presence at town hall inauguration
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE people of Adesagbon Community in Uhunmwonde local government area of Edo State have appealed to Governor Monday Okpebholo to extend his developmental strides for the state with the construction of their roads, provision of potable water and other amenities to them. The people stated this as residents and […]
PFN slams calls for INEC chair’s removal over genocide comments
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has strongly rejected calls by the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria seeking the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, over comments he allegedly made on genocide. In a statement signed by its National Secretary, Bishop David Bakare, […]
PDP BoT, 30 State Chairmen close ranks around Turaki, dismiss Ibadan court ruling
The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) moved swiftly on Saturday to calm nerves and reassert control, as the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) and the Forum of PDP State Chairmen declared that the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) remains firmly in charge despite a judgment delivered by the Federal High Court in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Senate stalling Electoral Bill to undermine 2027 polls, ADC alleges
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has accused the APC-dominated Senate of deliberately slowing down the passage of the Electoral Bill 2025, warning that the delay could weaken critical safeguards and cast doubt on the credibility of the 2027 general elections.
ALGON lauds Osun High court for granting order to quash criminal charges against UBA staff
… as APC describes bench warrant inconsequential By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Chairman of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria(ALGON), Osun State, Mr Abiodun Idowu, has commended the State High Court for granting an order to quash criminal charges filed against United Bank for Africa, UBA and three of its staff. An Osogbo Magistrate […]
2027: ADC can wrest power from APC — Aderinokun, PDP chieftain
•Says Tinubu’s appointees can’t win him election •Insists PDP remains strong, confirms talks with ADC …Declares for Ogun Central Senator By Nnamdi Ojiego Chief David Olumide Aderinokun, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says the growing opposition coalition around the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has the capacity to defeat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), […]
NDIC trains 200 public school students on savings, investment
By Shina Abubakar Osogbo The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, on Friday hold a day capacity building training for 200 public secondary school students on imbibing the culture of savings and investment. The event, which was organized to commemorate the 2025 World Savings Day, themed; “Building Financial Resilience”, was aimed at enlightening the students on […]
CPS Ebojele restates Gov Okpebholo’s commitment to a new Edo
The Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Edo State Governor, Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele, has reaffirmed Governor Monday Okpebholo’s resolve to build a New Edo, saying the administration is ready and willing to work closely with the media for the overall development of the state. Dr. Ebojele spoke at a grand reception organised in his […]
Barau, Hussaini call for coordinated rescue of North-West Economy
•NWDC must move from plans to people’s lives — Sambo By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo A strong call for a coordinated economic rescue of the North-West reverberated in Kaduna on Saturday as top federal lawmakers, development experts and regional stakeholders converged on the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Conference Centre for the North-West Development Summit. The summit, themed “Advancing […]
NIMR raises alarm over fake LinkedIn account impersonating DG
By Chioma Obinna The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, NIMR, on Saturday, raised the alarm over a fake LinkedIn account impersonating its Director-General, Professor John Oladapo Obafunwa, warning members of the public to ignore and report any messages linked to the fraudulent profile. In a press statement by the Institute’s Media Consultant, Mr. Sam Eferaro, […]
56 years after civil war, Igbo thank God for survival
By Chinedu Adonu The Igbo nation, yesterday, offered prayers of thanksgiving to God for survival, resilience and preservation 56 years after the Nigerian civil war, as leaders and faithful gathered at the Holy Ghost Cathedral, Enugu, for the inaugural Igbo Day of Adoration and Thanksgiving. The solemn spiritual gathering, which attracted Igbo leaders, clerics and […]
Rivers setting the pace in mobilising support for Tinubu’s reelection in 2027 – Wike
By Idowu Bankole Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has says Rivers State is leading other states in mobilising support for the reelection of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Wike stated this during the inauguration of senatorial and local government coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, in Port Harcourt on Friday. The […]
Nigeria on ‘healing journey’ to $1 trillion economy by 2030 — Presidency
Technical Adviser to the President on Economic and Financial Inclusion (Office of the Vice President), Dr. Nurudeen Zauro, said at the weekend that Nigeria is on a “healing journey” and firmly on course to reclaim its leadership position in Africa by building a borderless and inclusive economy.
NNPP: Just like defected Rimi was defeated in the 1980s, so will Gov Yusuf fall in 2027
THE National Working Committee, NWC of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, takes a swipe at Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State following his resignation from the party, describing the action as a cold betrayal of a sacred trust.
As governor, Kwankwaso also defected to APC—Waiya, Information Commissioner
Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, in this interview, speaks on insinuations that Governor Abba Yusuf’s defection amounts to betrayal. He says the governor’s fate in New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, was uncertain, making his movement to All Progressives Congress, APC, inevitable.
