Tag: Nigeria
2027: El-Rufai Invites Atiku, Obi, Others to Join SDP
Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai has extended an invitation to prominent opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and others, to join him in the Social Democratic Party (SDP). El-Rufai, whose defection from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was announced earlier this week, made the call during an interview with the BBC, emphasizing his…
Tinubu Focused on Shared Prosperity, Not 2027 Election – Presidency
The Presidency has clarified that President Bola Tinubu’s primary focus is on delivering shared prosperity to Nigerians rather than preparing for the 2027 general elections. The statement, made by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, comes amid a wave of political defections and speculation about the formation of a coalition…
UK Orders Nigerian Nurses to Leave Over Alleged Exam Fraud Despite Pending Appeals
Nigerian nurses embroiled in an ongoing fraud investigation have been ordered to leave the United Kingdom, even as they await the outcomes of their appeal hearings. The directive, issued by the UK Home Office, has sparked outrage and legal challenges, with affected nurses accusing the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) of deliberately delaying hearings to…
Over 600 Pupils in FCT Abuja Schools Learn in Deplorable Conditions, Sit on Bare Floors Under Leaking Roofs
Two primary schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, are in a state of severe neglect, with over 600 pupils forced to sit on bare floors under leaking roofs due to a lack of basic infrastructure. The dire conditions at LEA Primary School Gasaki in Karshi Ward and LEA Primary School Gosa 1 have…
Federal Government Denies Targeted Killings of Christians, Counters US Congress Claims
The Federal Government of Nigeria has strongly countered claims by the US Congress that Christians are being targeted for killings in parts of the country, describing the narrative as misleading and the work of “fifth columnists” seeking to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). In a statement issued by the Ministry of…
Senate President Akpabio, Natasha to Testify Before Senate Committee Over Sexual Harassment Allegations
The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions (SCEPPP) is set to hear testimonies from Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Kogi Central lawmaker Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over allegations of sexual harassment. The development follows claims by Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan that Akpabio sexually harassed her during a visit to his residence in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, in…
Economic Activities Expand for Second Consecutive Month, CBN Reports
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that economic activities expanded for the second consecutive month, reaching 51.4 index points in February 2025, according to its Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) Report. The report highlights growth in the industry, services, and agriculture sectors, signaling a gradual recovery in the Nigerian economy. Sectoral Performance The CBN’s…
Yobe Audit Exposes N204 Million in Unaccounted Local Government Withdrawals
A review of the 2023 audit report for local governments in Yobe State has uncovered N204 million in unexplained withdrawals by various council areas. The report, which highlights significant lapses in financial accountability, identified unsupported expenditures across multiple local government departments, raising concerns about transparency and governance at the grassroots level. Breakdown of Unexplained Withdrawals…
Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial to Start Afresh March 21, Identity of New Judge Revealed
The trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is set to begin anew on March 21, 2025, before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja. Kanu’s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, confirmed the development, stating that the legal team is prepared for the proceedings. However, Ejimakor disclosed that…
Woman Jumps Off Third Mainland Bridge, Found Dead
A yet-to-be-identified woman plunged into the Lagos Lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge on Friday afternoon and was later recovered dead. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. near the University of Lagos (UNILAG) waterfront, according to eyewitnesses. Marine police officers stationed in the area swiftly responded to the emergency and recovered the body, but despite…