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NNPP Expels Rep. Jibrin Kofa Over Anti-Party Allegations, Unpaid Dues The Kano State chapter of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has expelled Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa, member representing Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, over alleged anti-party activities and failure to pay his financial dues to the party. State Chairman of the party, Hashim Dungurawa, announced the expulsion... Read more

Tinubu’s Frequent Foreign Trips Show Nigeria Can’t Afford a ‘Nomadic President’ — Labour Party The Labour Party (LP) has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what it described as his “endless overseas travels,” accusing him of abandoning Nigeria at a time of deepening insecurity and economic hardship. Interim National Publicity Secretary of the party, Tony Akeni, in a statement issued... Read more

2027: Tinubu Unstoppable at the Polls — TSG DGMinister Declares ‘No Vacancy in Aso Rock As political permutations ahead of the 2027 general election intensify, the Director-General of the Tinubu Support Group (TSG), Umar Tanko Yakasai, has said no politician has the capacity to dissuade Nigerians from re-electing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Yakasai dismissed threats by Senator Kabir Marafa, a... Read more

Atiku Accuses Tinubu of Targeting Opposition Ahead of 2027 PollsPresidency Denies Clampdown Allegation Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of orchestrating a clampdown on opposition figures in a bid to weaken rivals ahead of the 2027 general elections. Atiku, who contested the 2023 presidential election under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), described recent developments... Read more

Ndume Seeks Special Priority for North-East in Tinubu’s 2025 Supplementary, 2026 Budgets Former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, has called on President Bola Tinubu to initiate special priority projects for the North-East, stressing the urgent need to tackle the region’s lingering infrastructural deficits caused by years of insurgency. Ndume’s appeal followed a recent meeting between President Tinubu and the six governors... Read more

Mawlud: Emulate Virtues of Prophet Muhammad, Pray for Nigeria - Kalu Urges Muslims The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has urged the Muslim Ummah to emulate the humility, justice and fairness of Prophet Muhammad. Kalu stated this in a statement felicitating with Nigerians especially the Muslim Community on the occasion of Eid-ul-Mawlud which marks the... Read more

Eid-el-Maulud: Nigeria drifting to dictatorship, hunger - PDP Governors warn ABUJA - The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) has warned that Nigeria is moving towards dictatorship, worsening hunger, and insecurity. According to a statement marking Eid-el-Maulud and signed by Mr. Emmanuel Agbo, Director General of the Forum, on behalf of its chairman, Senator Bala Mohammed, Governor of Bauchi State.... Read more

Young Interior Designer Killed by Ex-Boyfriend in Lagos A young interior designer, Deborah Moses, popularly known as Deborah Porsche, has been brutally murdered in Lagos, allegedly by her ex-boyfriend months after their breakup. The tragic incident, which occurred late Wednesday night, has triggered outrage from family members, neighbours, and rights activists, who are demanding swift justice. According to reports, the... Read more

76 Security Personnel killed in last one year - Gov Alia ..donates N5m to each family of deceased The governor of Benue state, Governor Hyacinth Alia has revealed that no fewer than 76 security personnel have been killed in the course of discharging their duties in the last one year in Benue. Alia stated this while receiving families of the... Read more

Zulum Gifts N300,000 to Parents of 90 pupils in Borno Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State announced donation of N300,000 to each of the parents of about 90 students who were enrolled into Junior Secondary School to pursue Western Education at Government Day Secondary School, Gajigana in Magumeri Local Government area. Gajigana, a very populated community in Magumeri local government... Read more