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President BOLA TINUBU has proposed the establishment of reconciliation committees to engage with dissatisfied members of the All Progressives Congress (APC). TINUBU, made this known at a meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee held yesterday in Abuja, where he also appealed to party leaders in some states to remain calm.”  On his part, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, ABDULLAHI GANDUJE, revealed that the party has also embarked on reconciliatory moves […]

The immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has claimed that the National Security Adviser to President BOLA TINUBU, NUHU RIBADU, is behind a plot to tarnish his reputation. EL-RUFAI who made the claims during an interview, alleged that “RIBADU is attempting to eliminate any potential competition from the North ahead of his presidential ambition. He noted that RIBADU’S plans failed because he couldn’t find anything to use against him, adding that the security […]

Nollywood actress, INI EDO, has announced the passing of her father. Grieving the loss on her Instagram page, the actress described the deceased as her greatest cheerleader and first love, adding  that the memories of her late father would forever remain in her heart. Meanwhile, Fans and colleagues flooded the comment section to console the grieving movie star.

Nigeria’s Minister of Defense, MUHAMMED ABUBAKAR, has claimed that security conditions have significantly improved in the Northwest and north-central regions of the country. ABUBAKAR ,  who stated this during an interview, credited the progress to sustained and coordinated military operations against banditry, particularly in Zamfara, Sokoto, Niger, Katsina, and Kaduna states, where security challenges have been prevalent. The minister reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to completely eradicating insurgency before the year ends, stressing that various stakeholders—including opinion leaders, civil […]

The House of Representatives Committee on the Constitutional Amendment has rejected all 31 proposals for the creation of new states, citing failure to meet constitutional requirements. The House received proposals for the creation of 31 new states on February 6, 2025, but the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, disclosed that none of the 31 requests for state creation in Nigeria met the constitutional requirements for consideration. […]

President Bola Tinubu has approved the relocation of 29 correctional centres from urban areas across the country. This was revealed yesterday by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during the commissioning of 39 newly acquired vehicles and five bullet-resistant guard booths for the Nigerian Correctional Service in Abuja. Tunji-Ojo said many of the existing correctional facilities, such as those in Suleja and Ikoyi, which were established in the 1950s are already outdated, underscoring the […]

The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills has said there is no proof to suggest that the United States Agency for International Development, USAID is funding Boko Haram or any other terrorist group in Nigeria. Addressing newsmen after meeting with the Nigeria Governors Forum in Abuja, Richard  assured that if any evidence is found that USAID is funding Boko Haram or any terrorist group in Nigeria, the US government […]

Former  governorship aspirant of of the Labour Party in Anambra State, VALENTINE OZIGBO has officially resigned from the party. OZIGBO, who is seeking to be governor of Anambra State, said he resigned from the party in line with his unwavering commitment to the greater vision for the state. In a press statement he signed, OZIGBO  “said he  submitted his resignation letter to his ward’s Chairman, adding that before his resignation,, former presidential candidate of […]

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a ban on fuel tankers exceeding 60,000 litres from operating on Nigerian roads. The ban is expected to take effect from 1 March 2025, as revealed by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA. The agency also specified that, by the fourth quarter of 2025, no truck with a capacity exceeding 45,000 litres will be permitted to load petroleum products. NMDPRA […]