16 Rivers lawmakers dump PDP for APC, cite ‘deep division’ in party
Sixteen members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Amaewhule announced…
US arrests Nigerian-American CEO over alleged $7m veterans affairs fraud
Cashmir Chinedu Luke, CEO of a U.S.-based home care company, has been arrested at San Francisco International Airport for allegedly defrauding the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of more than…
Tinubu reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to global peace as 21 envoys present credentials
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening international cooperation, promoting peace, and deepening economic partnerships as he received Letters of Credence from 21 newly accredited foreign envoys…
Marafa leads push to unseat defence minister Matawalle amid battle for control of Zamfara APC
The renewed call for the removal of Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has little to do with security concerns as publicly projected, and everything to do with a…
PDP crisis deepens as Wike, Turaki factions issue dueling expulsion notices
The leadership tussle within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) intensified on Wednesday as the rival factions led by Kabiru Turaki and Nyesom Wike issued separate disclaimer notices—each declaring the other…
Tinubu: ‘His appointment critical’, lauds Senate for swift confirmation of defence minister
President Bola Tinubu has praised the senate for the rapid confirmation of Christopher Musa, the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, as the new Minister of Defence. The senate approved…
Tinubu nominates Ibas, Enang, Ohakim, Dambazau ambassadors
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, immediate past sole administrator of Rivers State and former Chief of Naval Staff, as a non-career ambassador. Also on the new list…
US imposes visa restrictions over ‘religious freedom violations’ in Nigeria
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday announced a new round of visa restrictions targeting individuals implicated in religious persecution in Nigeria, amid heightened American concern over reports of…
First Lady gives ₦200,000 business grants to 9,500 persons with disabilities nationwide
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday marked the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities by providing ₦200,000 business support grants to 9,500 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) across…
NEC approves ₦100bn to rehabilitate security training institutions
The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved N100 billion—subject to President Bola Tinubu’s final ratification—for the rehabilitation of training institutions for the police and other security agencies across Nigeria. The…
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