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Ibadan, Oyo State  Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has openly questioned the role, moral authority and political influence of Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), adding fresh fuel to simmering internal tensions within Nigeria’s main opposition party. Makinde’s comments come amid growing disputes over leadership, loyalty and control inside

Abuja Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to set aside an interim forfeiture order placed on three of his properties by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), insisting that his wealth was acquired from legitimate sources, including salaries, business income,

Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally constituted a 73-member Central Coordination Committee tasked with overseeing preparations for its national convention, slated for March 2026. The convention is seen as a critical event in shaping the party’s leadership, strategy, and positioning ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a list released on Tuesday, the

Abuja A group of professionals within the National Assembly has defended Senate President Godswill Akpabio over his decision to cancel a batch of controversial appointments made by the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC), describing the move as lawful, timely, and necessary to protect institutional integrity. The group, which calls itself the Concerned Professionals in the

Minna, Niger State  President Bola Tinubu has reiterated that a nation’s development is inextricably linked to deliberate and sustained investment in its youth, stressing that access to quality education should not be constrained by financial limitations. The President made the remarks during the 34th Convocation Ceremony and 43rd Founders’ Day of the Federal University of

Abuja Former Chief of Staff to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, has delivered a rare and sobering insider account of power at the highest level of government, warning that many of those who benefit the most from Nigeria’s vast resources are often the least committed to the country’s stability, progress, and long-term development. Gambari

Abuja Nigeria’s organised labour is pressing ahead with plans for a nationwide solidarity rally on February 3 in support of striking workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), setting the stage for a tense standoff with security authorities, who have urged labour leaders to reconsider the protest’s timing over security concerns. The planned rally, announced