UNPAID SALARIES:Alausa, Wike to engage NASS Over Dispute with FCT teachers.
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has revealed plans to partner with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in engaging the National Assembly to address the persistent issue of unpaid salaries for government school teachers in Abuja. Alausa made this known on Wednesday during the official launch of the National Policy on […]
Buhari: China’s Xi Jinping condoles with Tinubu, Nigerians
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a message of condolence to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu over the death of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari. On behalf of the Chinese government and people, Xi expressed deep condolences and extended sincere sympathy to the family of Buhari, and the Nigerian government and people. President Xi noted […]
Why I didn’t attend Buhari’s burial – Peter Obi
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has explained his absence at the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, citing flight restrictions as the reason for his inability to attend the ceremony in Daura on Tuesday. Speaking to journalists shortly after a condolence visit to the late president’s family on […]
Natasha sets July 22 for Senate return
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has notified the Senate of her plans to return to the Senate on July 22, insisting that the judgment of the Federal High Court in suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/384/2025 is not subject to further deliberation or discretion of the Senate. The Federal High Court on July 4 described Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension as excessive and […]
Senate bound by order of Justice Nyako to recall Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan forthwith-By Femi Falana
In a judgement delivered on July 4, 2025, Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court declared that the 6-month suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is excessive and unconstitutional. The judge equally noted that suspending a senator for six months, in a legislative calendar that only requires 181 sitting days, effectively silences a whole constituency […]
FEC SPECIAL SESSION:Akpabio, Abbas, CJN Kekere-Ekun to attend
An expanded Special Session of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, in honour of the late former President, Muhammadu Buhari, has been approved by President Bola Tinubu to take place Thursday. The event, taking place at 5:00 pm at the Council Chambers, Presidential Villa, Abuja, is part of the Special Mourning Activities approved by President Bola […]
Keyamo blasts Atiku for ‘politicising’ Buhari’s death with his PDP exit
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over the timing of his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accusing him of trying to steal national attention during a week of mourning for the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. In a statement posted on his verified social […]
ATIKU’S EXIT:PDP to Nigerians ,Leave Atiku’s exit, let’s focus on hunger
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has downplayed the resignation of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, urging Nigerians to shift attention from political defections to more urgent issues such as hunger and economic hardship. Atiku formally quit the PDP on Wednesday, citing irreconcilable differences and the party’s departure from its founding ideals. He also expressed disappointment […]
APC labels Atiku’s PDP exit ‘ambition without principle’
The Ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) says Atiku Abubakar’s resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) poses no threat to its political dominance. APC’s Lagos spokesman, Mr Seye Oladejo, in a Wednesday statement, said Atiku’s possible defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) changes nothing for the 2027 elections. According to the News Agency of […]
Atiku: It’s better for anyone holding PDP down to quit – Makinde
Oyo state Governor Seyi Makinde , has downplayed the exit of the People’s Democratic Party Presidential candidate Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, declaring that it won’t affect the fortune of the party. Makinde said this in Akure , the Ondo state capital during an interview with journalists at the 10th anniversary of the rulership of the Deji […]
