Minister Wike Criticize Amaechi Over Alliance of Opposite Coalition
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has taken aim at former Transport Minister, Rotimi Amaechi, for aligning with the opposition coalition in a bid to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming 2027 elections. Wike voiced his disapproval following Amaechi’s recent media appearance. On July 3, 2025, during an interview on Channels Television’s […]
Former Super Eagles Goalkeeper Peter Rufai Dies at 61
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, has passed away at the age of 61 following an illness. Nicknamed Dodo Mayana, Rufai was a celebrated member of the Nigerian squad that clinched the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. He also played in the 1994 FIFA World Cup, which marked Nigeria’s debut in the global […]
Senator Natasha Fined ₦5m For Contempt
The Federal High Court in Abuja has imposed a ₦5 million fine on Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, for contempt of court. Justice Binta Nyako found that the suspended senator disobeyed a previous court directive by posting a satirical apology directed at Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The court has now mandated that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan publish […]
VP Shettima Inaugurates NCGC Board, Says Firm Will Unlock MSME Financing In Nigeria
Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the Board of Directors of the National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC Ltd), charging members to deepen financial inclusion and stimulate Nigeria’s grassroots economy. The new institution is designed to serve as a financial backbone for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) struggling with access to affordable credit. Speaking […]
Wike Warns ADC To Stop Exploiting Nigerians For Personal Affairs
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned the newly formed opposition coalition to stop using Nigerians for their personal affairs. He made this remark during his monthly media parley at his official Abuja residence on Thursday. According to him, the recent coalition by some political figures who adopted the African […]
INEC to Release Fresh Guidelines for Election Result Reviews
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that it is set to release a supplementary document aimed at providing clearer procedures for the review of election results in line with Section 65 of the Electoral Act 2022. The INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, who made this known in Abuja today during the second quarterly […]
Nigeria and St.Lucia Express Commitment To Establishing Diplomatic Relations
President Bola Tinubu and Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre have committed to establishing formal diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Saint Lucia. President Tinubu while speaking during a courtesy visit to the Prime Minister at his official residence in Castries on the second day of the Nigerian leader’s State Visit to the Caribbean nation, stated that ongoing […]
FG Terminates Suleja-Minna Road Contract, Threatens EFCC Action Against Contractor
The Federal Government has revoked the contract for the long-abandoned Suleja-Minna road project and threatened to drag the contractor, Salini Nigeria Ltd, before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over what it described as deliberate neglect and incompetence. Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, who announced the decision during an inspection tour of the […]
FG to Recognise Intellectual Property as Collateral for Creative Industry Loans — Musawa
The Federal Government has unveiled fresh plans to enable Nigerian creatives access funding by leveraging their intellectual property (IP) as collateral — a move designed to strengthen the creative sector’s contribution to national development. The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, speaking at the ongoing Afreximbank Annual General Meeting […]
INEC Schedules Bye-Elections for August 16 Across 12 States
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced dates for a series of crucial electoral activities, including bye-elections, court-ordered re-run polls, and the resumption of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), as part of preparations for upcoming polls across the country. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this during the second quarterly consultative meeting with leaders […]
