Abuja, Nigeria—Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has come under heavy criticism following his Monday night interview, in which he claimed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu personally rejected his ministerial nomination. This refuted earlier reports that his disqualification was due to security concerns raised by the National Assembly. The New Daily Prime previously reported El-Rufai’s assertion that Tinubu had initially promised him a ministerial role but later changed his mind.…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq yesterday launched the 2025 Kwara Agro Input Fair, reinforcing his administration’s dedication to food security and agricultural transformation.   The five-day fair, organised by the Kwara Agricultural Development Project (KWADP) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, is designed to equip farmers with early access to quality inputs at subsidized rates, mechanization support, climate advisory, and market linkages.   Governor AbdulRazaq, represented by Deputy Governor Kayode…

Abuja, Nigeria – Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu personally rejected his ministerial nomination, refuting claims that his disqualification was due to security concerns raised by the National Assembly. Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Monday, El-Rufai, a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and once a close ally of President Tinubu, said that despite Tinubu’s initial public plea for…

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has said recent birthday wishes sent to him by President Bola Tinubu shamed his detractors. El-Rufai stirred anger in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), after he accused the party of lacking internal democracy under Tinubu. Prior to this, the former governor had alleged that APC’s organs failed to meet in the last two years. Critics also accused El-Rufai of hobnobbing with opposition figures…

Leader Without a Mandate? Ukrainian Parliament Snubs Zelensky’s Legitimacy Kyiv, Ukraine – A symbolic resolution affirming the legitimacy of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky failed to pass in the Ukrainian parliament (Verkhovna Rada) today, as political divisions deepen over ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. The resolution, which sought to reaffirm Zelensky’s democratic mandate, garnered 218 votes—falling short of the 226 required for passage. Notably, 54 lawmakers abstained, including 38 members…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has announced a series of key appointments shortly after assuming office as the 7th democratically elected governor of the state on Monday. In a swift move to kick-start his administration, Governor Aiyedatiwa approved the appointment of Taiwo Fasoranti as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG). Fasoranti appointment followed the death of former SSG, Tayo Oluwatuyi, popularly known as Tukana. Fasoranti who hails from Akure…

The Delta State Police Command has said it will investigate viral videos in which some policemen allegedly slapped and shot at the Student Union Government’s President of the Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, Eruru Christian, over N500 ‘settlement.’ An X-user, ChuksEricE, had shared the video claiming the SUG president was allegedly approached by police officers who demanded that he “settled” them with N500. In one of the videos, the SUG president…

Washington, D.C. – French President Emmanuel Macron arrived at the White House today to present a European-backed peace plan for Ukraine, as concerns mount over Donald Trump’s shifting stance on the war and his recent engagements with Moscow. During a 90-minute session with Trump, Macron pushed for a clear Western strategy to counter Russian aggression, emphasizing that Ukraine’s sovereignty must be upheld. His proposal, described as a “call to action”…

Damilola Olufemi Multichoice, the parent body of DStv and GOtv, is set to increase its subscription packages starting March 1, 2025. The company, in a statement titled, “Price adjustments for DStv and GOtv packages,” made this known on Monday. According to the statement, the hike is to enable expand its services to customers. The new hike is coming after its last price review almost a year ago. “Dear Customer, please…

The National President of the Afenifere National Youth Council, Prince Eniola Ojajuni, has made a desperate appeal to Nigerians for help in raising the N100 million ransom demanded by his kidnappers. In a widely circulated video on Monday, the visibly distressed youth leader said the kidnappers had threatened to kill him by 3 p.m. on Monday. He was seen pleading for his life while a kidnapper held an AK-47 to…

Pa Ayodele Adebanjo, a prominent Nigerian nationalist and elder statesman, will be laid to rest in his hometown of Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, on May 3, 2025. The announcement was made in a statement signed by his children, Ms Ayotunde Ayo-Adebanjo, Mrs Adeola Azeez, and Mr Obafemi Ayo-Adebanjo, on behalf of the Adebanjo family. According to the statement, funeral proceedings will commence with a Day of Tributes and a Service…

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to friends, associates, and well-wishers who celebrated his 65th birthday. However, he couldn’t resist taking a subtle dig at those he claimed initially refrained from acknowledging his milestone until President Bola Tinubu’s birthday message prompted them to do so. In a statement shared via his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, El-Rufai thanked those who sent him birthday prayers…