Category: Politics
Ijebu City Boy Movement Congratulates Hon. Rasak Dahdah on APC Primary Victory
Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State — The Ijebu City Boy Movement has congratulated Hon. Rasak Oluwakemi Dahdah following his emergence as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate and winner of the House of Representatives primary election for the Ijebu Central Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections. In an official statement signed by Hon. Moibi…
PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES GOVERNOR HYACINTH ALIA ON HIS 60TH BIRTHDAY
Abuja, Nigeria — May 15, 2026 President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Governor of Benue State, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia, on the occasion of his 60th birthday, commending his leadership and developmental strides in the state. In a statement personally signed by the President, Tinubu praised Governor Alia for his transformative efforts aimed at industrialising…
PRESIDENT TINUBU ENGAGEMENTS WITH INVESTORS IN KIGALI GET POSITIVE RESPONSES
Kigali, Rwanda — May 15, 2026 President Bola Tinubu’s economic and investment drive is set to receive a further boost as international port operator, APM Terminals, pledged a $600 million investment in Nigeria’s maritime sector.The company’s leadership made the commitment during a meeting with President Tinubu in Kigali, Rwanda, on the sidelines of the Africa…
PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS MS. ADEDAYO BENJAMIN LANIYI AS DG/CEO OF THE MARYAM BABANGIDA NATIONAL CENTRE FOR WOMEN DEVELOPMENT
Abuja, Nigeria,15 May 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ms. Adedayo Benjamin Laniyi as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (MBNCWD), alongside the constitution of the Centre’s Governing Council for an initial term of four (4) years. According to a letter signed by the…
NIGERIA POLICE FORCE EXTRADITE WANTED CYBER FRAUD SUSPECT “PUTSAMMY” TO U.S.
Abuja, Nigeria, Friday, May 15, 2026 The Nigeria Police Force has extradited a wanted cyber fraud suspect, Samuel Ugberease, popularly known as “Putsammy” and “Putput,” to the United States over allegations of online romance scams and wire fraud. In a statement issued by the Force, the suspect was formally handed over to U.S. authorities following…
APC Postpones House of Representatives Primary to Saturday
Abuja, Nigeria, Thursday, 15th May, 2026 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced a slight adjustment to its timetable for the 2027 general elections, shifting the House of Representatives primary election to Saturday, 16th May, 2026. In a press statement issued on Thursday, the party clarified that the change affects only the House of Representatives…
INEC trains political parties, EPM heads on finance reporting system ahead of 2027 elections
Lagos, Nigeria, May 12, 2026 The Independent National Electoral Commission has commenced training for political party leaders and Heads of Department, Election and Party Monitoring (EPM), on the Political Finance Reporting and Audit System (PFRAS) as part of preparations for the 2027 General Elections. The training programme, held at Bon Hotel Ikeja Residence, brought together…
President Tinubu calls for reform of global financial architecture at Africa Forward Summit
Nairobi, Kenya, May 12, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for a comprehensive reform of the global financial architecture to support Africa’s economic growth and development. The President made the call while speaking at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. President Tinubu stressed the need for fairer financial systems, improved access to development…
FCT minister Wike visits APC national chairman Nentawe Yilwatda in Abuja
Abuja, Nigeria, May 12, 2026 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has paid a visit to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe, at his residence in Abuja. The visit, which took place on Tuesday, was seen as part of ongoing political consultations and engagements among key stakeholders…
PRESIDENT TINUBU, DANJUMA TO HEADLINE GOWON AUTOBIOGRAPHY LAUNCH IN ABUJA
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 12, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Minister of Defence, Lt. Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (Rtd), are set to headline the public presentation of the long-awaited autobiography of former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, scheduled to hold on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Abuja. The event, which will take place at…