Shettima Returns to Nigeria After Representing Nigeria at AU Summit in Angola
Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) in Luanda, Angola. Shettima arrived in Abuja on Monday after concluding Nigeria’s engagements at the high-level summit, according to a statement issued […]
President Tinubu Confirms Rescue of 15 Abducted NYSC Members, Six Others in Kogi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has confirmed the rescue of 15 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and six other victims who were abducted last week in Kogi State. The President announced the development in a statement personally signed on Monday, August 31, 2026, confirming that all 21 abductees were rescued following a coordinated […]
OK Movement Rejects Merger With NDC, Reaffirms Ughulu as Director-General
The national leadership of the OK Movement has rejected proposals to merge the organisation with the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), reaffirming its commitment to remain an independent grassroots support movement. The decision was reached at the movement’s National Leadership Summit in Abuja, attended by representatives from the six geopolitical zones, 36 states and the Federal […]
Silent Rift Emerges Between Peter Obi and Longtime Supporter Aisha Yesufu
A growing rift is reportedly emerging within the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) between the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his longtime supporter, Aisha Yesufu. Yesufu has been one of Obi’s most vocal supporters since the build-up to the 2023 presidential election, when he contested under the platform of the Labour Party (LP). She was […]
President Tinubu, Governors Move To Cut Transport Fares Nationwide
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced plans by the Federal Government and state governors to reduce transportation costs nationwide through increased adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electric vehicles. President Tinubu disclosed this following discussions with the Governors’ Forum, saying the governors had independently resolved to take immediate steps to lower intra-state transportation costs […]
FAAN Warns Public Against Fake Employment Letters
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has warned members of the public against a fraudulent “Letter of Provisional Offer of Employment” being circulated by individuals falsely claiming to represent the Authority. In a statement, FAAN said it is not currently conducting any recruitment exercise, stressing that it has no connection with the purported employment […]
FG Delivers First Batch of Electric Vehicles to Civil Servants
The Federal Government has delivered the first batch of electric vehicles promised to civil servants as part of its broader plan to promote cleaner and more sustainable transportation in Nigeria. The development was announced on Wednesday following a meeting between the Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Joseph Osanipin, and President […]
INEC to Display 2027 Governorship, Assembly Candidates August 29
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will on Saturday, August 29, display the list of candidates nominated by political parties for the February 6, 2027, governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections. The governorship election will be conducted in 28 states, while State Houses of Assembly elections will take place across all 36 states of […]
Tinubu Urges NLNG To End Gas Flaring, Boost Domestic Energy Benefits
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) to intensify efforts to convert gas currently being flared into economic value for Nigerians. Tinubu gave the charge on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, when he received the NLNG Board, led by its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Engineer Adeleye Falade, at […]
Governors Spend N512bn On Travels, Offices
Thirty-three state governments spent a combined N512.10 billion on Government Houses, Governors’ Offices and travel and transport in the first six months of 2026, according to an analysis of state budget implementation reports. The expenditure is about 4,713 times higher than the combined six-month basic salaries of Nigeria’s 36 governors, highlighting the significant public cost […]