Nigeria’s Opposition Gambit: Can the ADC Coalition Unseat Tinubu in 2027?
On July 2, 2025, the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja buzzed with an improbable spectacle: Peter Obi, the populist firebrand of the Labour Party, clasped hands with Nasir El-Rufai, the sharp-tongued former governor once known for calling Obi a “tribal bigot.” Nearby, Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) perennial presidential hopeful, shared a […]
Tinubu, Obi, Musa Mourn Goalkeeper Peter Rufai
Nigeria is in mourning following the death of Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai, who died at the age of 61. Tributes have poured in from across the nation, including from President Bola Tinubu, Super Eagles player Ahmed Musa, and former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi. They remembered his indelible contributions to […]
Tinubu Announces Formal Diplomatic Ties with Saint Lucia, Offers Visa Ease
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria declared the establishment of diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia on Monday, hailing it as a ‘symbolic bridge’ designed to foster closer ties between the two nations. The announcement came during Tinubu’s address to a special joint session of the Senate and House of Assembly of Saint Lucia at the William […]
Rivers Women’s Group Urges Genuine Sustenance of Peace by Political Actors
The Rivers Women Unite for SIM has commended the commitment of political leaders in the state to embrace peace and total reconciliation in a bid to ensure complete and speedy resolution of all disputes in the interest of the State.The group, in a statement released after its program in Port Harcourt, called on Residents of […]
Tinubu to Embark on Two-Nation Tour to Saint Lucia, Brazil
President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to depart Abuja on Saturday for a two-nation official visit to Saint Lucia and Brazil, the Presidency announced on Friday evening. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, confirmed this in a statement on Friday. Tinubu’s first destination will be Saint Lucia, where he aims to […]
Tinubu Hosts Reconciliation Talks to Calm Rivers State Tensions
In a significant effort to resolve the ongoing political turmoil in Rivers State, President Bola Tinubu hosted a high-level, closed-door meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on June 26, 2025. The gathering brought together key figures involved in the crisis, including the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, the Minister of the Federal […]
Wike: We Have Agreed To Work With The Governor
A peace meeting brokered by President Bola Tinubu has brought an end to the longstanding political rift between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The closed-door meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja resulted in a final agreement between both camps to work together in unity. […]
Fubara May Resign Soon as Governor
Some credible sources close to suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara have told our correspondent that Fubara is contemplating resigning, adding that the governor is allegedly waiting for his reinstatement first. The sources who refused to be mentioned in print because they do not have the governor’s authorization to reveal such to the public strongly informed our […]
President Tinubu Calls for Collective Efforts to Curb Nationwide Drug Abuse
As the fight against drug abuse in Nigeria continues to gain momentum, President Bola Tinubu has called for collective efforts to curb nationwide drug abuse in the country. President Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, stated that combating drug abuse is a shared responsibility between the […]
Tinubu Set to Sign Tax Reform Bills into Law on Thursday
President Bola Tinubu is set to sign four tax reform bills into law on Thursday, June 26, 2025, aiming to transform Nigeria’s fiscal and revenue framework. The bills include: The NRS will have an expanded mandate, including non-tax revenue collection, and will operate with transparency, accountability, and efficiency mechanisms. Also see: Federal Government Fulfills Promise […]
ECOWAS Chairmanship Handover: A Year of Challenges Under Tinubu’s Leadership
President Bola Tinubu has handed over the chairmanship of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, to President Julius Bio of Sierra Leone after a roller-coaster year. A public affairs analyst Mr. Josiah Egbilika, who made this known to our correspondent said Tinubu’s tenure was marked by unresolved challenges particularly the Niger Coup. Mr. […]
Borno Bombing: Tinubu Orders Security Forces to Hunt Down Boko Haram Remnants
President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to intensify efforts in eliminating the remaining elements of the Boko Haram insurgency, who continue to target soft locations as a diversionary tactic. The President made this call in a condolence message issued on Sunday, in response to the recent suicide bombing in Konduga, Borno State. Expressing deep […]