Politics

Failure to submit agriculture IGR will stall 2026 budget defence – Reps committee

Reps release certified copies of Tinubu’s tax reform laws

The House of Representatives has released certified true copies of the four tax reform Acts recently signed into law by President Bola Tinubu, following public controversy over alleged alterations to the legislations. The move comes after concerns were raised during plenary over discrepancies between versions of the tax laws circulating in the public domain and […]

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Remi Tinubu shares 2026 prophecies at first baby of year visit

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, marked the start of 2026 with a visit to new mothers at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, describing the year ahead as one of “peace in abundance” and “prosperity in abundance” for the nation. Accompanied by Hajia Nana Shettima, wife of the Vice President, Minister of

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GNI fire: Lagos govt orders residents to evacuate danger zone

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to order residents and business owners around the burnt Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) building to vacate the area immediately. Following an assessment of the site, government-appointed experts warned that the GNI fire evacuation order must be taken seriously due to the grave danger posed to lives and property

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Lagos govt cancels Greater Lagos Fiesta, urges prayers ahead of 2026

The Lagos State Government has cancelled the Greater Lagos Fiesta scheduled to hold on December 31, 2025, urging residents to embrace prayers ahead of the new year. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who approved the decision, directed that in place of the Greater Lagos Fiesta (Countdown 2026), Lagosians should spend quality time in personal prayers for the

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Nyesom Wike

Rivers: We’ll not make same mistake again in 2027 — Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has said the “leadership mistake” made in Rivers State will be corrected in 2027. Wike made the statement during a thank-you visit to the people of Khana in Bori, Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State. He said leaders are elected to represent the will

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Europe trip: Sowore alleges Tinubu unwell, questions health status

  Activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has alleged that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is unwell, following the President’s trip to Europe on Sunday. Sowore made the claim while reacting to reports that Tinubu departed Lagos for Europe earlier today, raising fresh concerns about the health status of Nigeria’s top political leaders. According to

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2027 election: I’m bonafide member of ADC – Peter Obi

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has dismissed claims that he is new to the African Democratic Party (ADC), insisting that he is a bona fide member of the coalition party. Obi made the clarification on Sunday during an X Space interactive session with Nigerians, amid speculations questioning his membership and role

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After Trump’s ‘more to come’ comment, US resumes surveillance flights over Sambisa forest

The United States has resumed intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations over Nigeria’s Sambisa Forest, days after President Donald Trump warned that further military action would follow recent air strikes. The renewed surveillance followed late Thursday’s US strikes targeting ISIS-linked militants in Sokoto State. Flight tracking data shared on Saturday by Brant Philip, a Sahel-focused

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VIDEO: Makinde quietly collected N50bn from Tinubu over Ibadan explosion — Fayose

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has alleged that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, quietly received ₦50 billion from President Bola Tinubu as support following the explosion that rocked Ibadan in 2024. Fayose made the allegation on Friday during an interview on TVC, claiming that the funds were not paid into the Oyo State government’s

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