Tinubu borrowing binge reckless, opaque, economic vandalism — Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed sadness at reports that President Bola Tinubu is in discussions with the World Bank for another $1.25 billion loan facility, describing the administration's appetite for foreign debt "as reckless, opaque and dangerously habitual".
Bauchi perm sec dies in Saudi Arabia during Hajj
Alhaji Shehu Yahaya Jalam, Chairman of Information and Publicity Committee of the Bauchi State Pilgrims Welfare Board for the 2026 Hajj Operation, has died at Al-Noor Hospital, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, following a brief illness.
Israel strikes Lebanon as Hezbollah calls talks ‘dead end’
Israel struck eastern and southern Lebanon on Sunday, state media reported, despite a fragile ceasefire as Hezbollah called US-brokered talks between the two countries a “dead end”. Two Israeli strikes hit the town of Sohmor in eastern Lebanon’s Bekaa valley, the state-run National News Agency (NNA) said, adding that others took place across southern Lebanon. […]
Video: Desmond Elliot campaign DG withdraws, backs Odunuga‑Bakare
In a dramatic scene that left political observers stunned, Mr. Bless, the Director General of the Desmond Elliot 4th Term Campaign Organisation, publicly withdrew support for the incumbent lawmaker at the declaration ceremony of Barrister Barakat Odunuga Bakare, announcing his full defection and support for the latter. The announcement, made right on the declaration ground, […]
Jumbo pension looms for police as PenCom pushes lifetime full-pay retirement
The proposed arrangement, currently awaiting the approval of President Bola Tinubu, is designed to address years of agitation and protests by police retirees over poor pension payments and welfare challenges under the CPS.
Timi Frank seeks US intervention over El-Rufai, Ayeni detentions
Frank, who serves as the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) Ambassador to East Africa and the Middle East, made the appeal in a statement issued on Sunday.
APC primaries: Gagdi loses third term bid in Plateau reps contest
The member representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, has lost his bid for a third term following the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election.
Xenophobia: How Ghana’s swift response exposed Nigeria’s lethargy – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has berated the President Bola Tinubu administration for what he described as a shamefully slow and inadequate response to the renewed wave of anti-immigrant violence in South Africa.
Bruno Fernandes equals EPL assist record as Man United beat Nottingham
Bruno Fernandes equalled the Premier League record of 20 assists in a season as Manchester United secured third place with a 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest.
WHO declares int’l emergency as Ebola kills over 80 in DR Congo
Fears of further spread grew when a laboratory on Sunday confirmed a case in the major eastern DRC city of Goma, which is controlled by the Rwanda-backed M23 militia.
Gov. Zulum’s brother wins APC reps ticket
Dr Kaumi Zulum, brother of Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno, has emerged the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election for the Dikwa, Konduga, Mafa Federal Constituency in Borno.
