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‘Political Comedy’: APC Mocks ADC’s Dream of 2027 Victory

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the African Democratic Congress (ADC)’s dream of winning the 2027 presidential election as a “mere mirage” and an act of political delusion. In a statement issued on Wednesday, APC spokesperson Mr Seye Oladejo said the ADC’s recent claims that it would win the […]

Poverty by the Numbers: Why Nigeria Disagrees with the World Bank’s 139 Million Estimate

The Presidency has dismissed the latest World Bank report estimating that 139 million Nigerians live in poverty, describing the figure as “unrealistic” and disconnected from the country’s economic realities. President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, stated via his official X handle on Thursday that the World Bank’s poverty figures […]

FG Dismisses U.S. Senator’s Claim of Genocide Against Christians in Nigeria

The Federal Government has strongly rejected allegations by U.S. Senator Ted Cruz that Christians are being subjected to genocide and targeted killings in Nigeria. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, described the claims as “false, misleading, and not reflective of the realities on the ground.” Speaking during an interview with Fox News, […]

Sanwo-Olu: Lagos Tenancy Bill Will Safeguard Rights of Landlords and Tenants

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says the proposed Lagos Tenancy Bill seeks to balance the interests of landlords and tenants while resolving housing disputes. Speaking at the inauguration of the Sunny Ajose Housing Estate in Ajara, Badagry, Sanwo-Olu said the bill, now before the Lagos State House of Assembly, would modernise tenancy laws and promote fairness in […]

EFCC Witness: Obadina Collected ₦2.1bn Dasuki Fund Without Executing Contract

An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness, Bello Umar, has told the Federal High Court in Abuja how Olugbenga Obadina, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Almond Projects Limited, received ₦2.1 billion from the Office of the former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd.), without executing any contract. Umar, the first prosecution witness […]

FG Appeals to ASUU to Call Off Planned Strike

The Federal Government has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to suspend its planned strike, assuring that it is committed to addressing all outstanding demands. Speaking at a news conference in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said the government was already engaging with the union and had made […]

Atiku Faults DSS Over ‘Forged’ Credentials, Says Nnaji Got Off Lightly

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for the Department of State Services (DSS) to be held accountable for clearing the former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, amid allegations of certificate forgery. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, Atiku criticised the agency’s vetting process following Nnaji’s resignation from the Federal […]

No Sacred Cows’: Labour Takes on Shettima Over Dangote Workers’ Rights Clash

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned Vice President Kashim Shettima’s comments on the ongoing dispute between the Dangote Refinery and members of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). In a statement issued on Tuesday to mark the World Day for Decent Work, NLC President Joe Ajaero said the Vice […]

Nnaji: My Resignation Not Admission of Guilt

Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has said his resignation from office does not amount to an admission of guilt. Nnaji resigned on Tuesday following controversy surrounding his academic and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificates. His degree from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Enugu State, and his NYSC discharge certificate […]

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