Tinubu Appoints New Director of Public Prosecutions

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given official approval for the appointment of Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, as the new Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) within the Federal Ministry of Justice. The confirmation of this appointment was conveyed through a formal correspondence dated December 23, which was signed by Omolabake Mafe on behalf of the Chairman of […]

Appointed Power and Public Backlash: Fatima Buhari’s Claim About Tunde Sabiu

Fatima Buhari, a daughter of the late former Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari, has publicly claimed that her father’s private secretary, Tunde Sabiu, wielded excessive authority during Buhari’s time in office. In a post shared on her verified X (formerly Twitter) account early Tuesday, Fatima stated that Sabiu exercised undue influence within presidential operations, suggesting that […]

Zamfara: Governor Lawal Appoints Retired AIG Dr. Muhammad Shehu Dalijan as New CPG Commandant

In a strategic move aimed at strengthening security in Zamfara State, Governor Dauda Lawal has officially approved the appointment of retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Dr. Muhammad Shehu Dalijan, as the new State Commandant of the Community Protection Guards (CPG). The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Malam Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, confirmed the appointment, […]

Trump Urges Rapid Progress to Phase Two of Gaza Ceasefire Amid Tensions

Donald Trump, the former President of the United States, has expressed his desire to see phase two of the Gaza ceasefire implemented “very quickly,” while warning that the militant group Hamas would face severe consequences if it failed to disarm promptly. Trump’s comments came during a high-profile meeting in Florida with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin […]

Trump Claims US Struck ‘Major Facility’ Connected to Alleged Venezuelan Drug Operations

U.S. President Donald Trump addressed reporters regarding a recent US strike on a site reportedly linked to Venezuelan drug trafficking activities. During a press briefing, Trump stated that the United States carried out an operation targeting a “dock area” where, according to him, illicit drug shipments are loaded onto boats. The president confirmed that the […]

Adeleke, Aiyedatiwa Sign 2026 Budgets as Ogun Assembly Approves N1.668 Trillion Proposal

Osogbo, Abeokuta, Akure – Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, yesterday, officially signed the state’s 2026 appropriation bill totaling N705 billion into law, pledging to ensure its full implementation across all sectors. The signing ceremony, held at the Governor’s Office in Abere, Osogbo, was attended by Deputy Governor Kola Adewusi, Speaker of the Osun State […]

NLC Promises to Reject Unfair Tax System Ahead of 2026 Reforms

As Nigeria prepares for the implementation of new tax reforms on January 1, 2026, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has pledged to oppose any tax framework it deems unjust, biased, or misleading. The labour body has warned that workers will resist policies that exclude their input during the formulation and enactment of tax laws. The […]

NNPC Initiates Talks to Sell Stakes in Key Oil and Gas Assets – Reuters Report

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has reportedly commenced discussions aimed at selling stakes in several of its oil and gas holdings, according to a recent Reuters report. This strategic move comes as the state-owned energy corporation works to optimize its investment portfolio and attract fresh foreign and domestic investments into Nigeria’s oil and […]

NNPP Appeals to Governor Abba Yusuf Not to Defect to APC Amid Kano Political Tension

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has made a passionate public appeal to the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, urging him not to abandon the party for the All Progressives Congress (APC). The call was made during a press briefing held in Kano on Monday by the Kano State Chairman of the NNPP, […]

I Don’t Need Any Meeting to Declare My Support for Tinubu – Wike Replies Makinde

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated clearly that there is no ambiguity about his political position regarding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, insisting that he does not require any special meeting to declare where his loyalty lies. Wike made this known during an end-of-year media interaction held in Port Harcourt, […]

It Will Strengthen Airlines — Oyedele Refutes Onyema’s Claims on New Aviation Tax Policies

The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has pushed back against claims made by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, regarding the impact of Nigeria’s newly introduced tax reforms on the aviation sector. Oyedele maintained that the revised tax framework is structured to ease […]

US Airstrikes: Sheikh Gumi Says $2m Bomb Should Build Schools for Herdsmen

Popular Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has openly criticized the United States government over its use of expensive military weapons, urging the country to focus on education and social development for herders rather than deploying multi-million-dollar bombs. According to the cleric, many herders are trapped in ignorance and require enlightenment, not violence. He argued that […]

APC, PDP Clash Over N50 Billion Ibadan Explosion Relief Fund Utilisation

The political tension in Oyo State has intensified as the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday demanded that Governor Seyi Makinde provide a detailed account of how he managed the N50 billion relief fund allegedly received from President Bola Tinubu. The fund was intended to assist victims of the catastrophic explosion that devastated parts of Bodija […]