Why I Choose Not to Be Vice President – Rotimi Amaechi
Former Minister of Transportation and ex–Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has ruled out, in unequivocal terms, any possibility of serving as Vice President to anyone, laying out personal, political and structural reasons for his position. Amaechi made the clarification…
Plane carrying Nigerians crashes at Imo airport
Four people were rushed to the hospital after a small aircraft crashed while landing at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State. The plane, a Cessna 172 operated by Skypower Express, reportedly somersaulted on the runway during the…
Rebels say they will withdraw from key DR Congo city at US request
A rebel leader in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo says his fighters will withdraw from a key city at the request of the US. Corneille Nangaa’s statement came days after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the capture of…
Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, Dies at 71
The former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Muhammad (retd.), has died at the age of 71. The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, confirmed the former jurist’s demise in a condolence message issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on…
Burkina Faso and Morocco Strengthen Economic and Institutional Ties
Burkina Faso and Morocco have strengthened their economic and institutional ties by signing 12 major development agreements. These agreements focus on expanding cooperation in key sectors such as: – Infrastructure*: Improving road infrastructure and transportation networks – Trade*:…
Sanwo-Olu turns chef at Lagos Food Festival
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday participated in the cooking and tasting of seafood rice with stir-fry spinach at this year’s Lagos Food Festival. Speaking at the event organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture…
Defence Minister Musa Receives Togolese President Ahead of ECOWAS Meeting in Abuja
The Minister of Defence (HMOD), General Christopher Musa (Rtd), today, 14 December 2025, received the President of the Republic of Togo, His Excellency Jean-Lucien Savi de Tové, ahead of the ECOWAS meeting scheduled to hold in Abuja. The engagement focused…
Presidency, Lawmakers Pressured Me to Join APC — Natasha
The senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has disclosed that she has repeatedly been approached by individuals from the Presidency and some of her colleagues in the National Assembly to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), but said…
ECOWAS leaders pledge united front against coups, insecurity
ECOWAS leaders pledge united front against coups, insecurity ECOWAS leaders pledge united front against coups, insecurity The 95th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Heads of State and Government have agreed to forge a united front to end the spread of…
FG Mandates TIN For All Taxable Bank Account Holders From January 2026
The Federal Government has established a definitive timeline for stricter tax compliance, mandating that banks require a Tax Identification Number (TIN) from all taxable Nigerians maintaining bank accounts beginning January 1, 2026. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on…