The Kaduna State Chapter of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has disowned former governor Nasir El-Rufai, stating that he is not a recognized member of the party in Kaduna State. This comes after El-Rufai and some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) dumped the ruling party for the SDP. El-Rufai cited a growing misalignment between his personal values and the current direction of the APC as the primary reason…

The management of Delta State College of Nursing has issued a query to a student, Osato Edobor, over her involvement in a viral video that sparked controversy during a visit by Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, to Delta State. The student was accused of singing, recording, and posting a video on TikTok in which student nurses at an event publicly rejected Tinubu as their “mother.” In the video, which quickly…

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved a large-scale expansion of medical training facilities, including the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM), to address the acute shortage of healthcare professionals in the state. As part of the initiative, the government has handed over key medical infrastructure to contractors for conversion into modern academic facilities. These include the transformation of the CACOVID Isolation Centre at the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH)…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has addressed concerns regarding the implementation of Sharia law in parts of the South-West, including Oyo. He affirmed that his administration will not oppose any initiative that aligns with the Nigerian Constitution. His statement follows reports suggesting that the state government planned to challenge the proposal in court. Dismissing such claims, Makinde emphasised that individuals are free to engage with the Sharia Panel if…

President John Mahama of Ghana, who is currently leading ECOWAS’s efforts to mediate with the military juntas of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, met with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja on Thursday, March 27, to update him on recent developments in the ongoing negotiations with these estranged states. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Mahama revealed that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is still engaged in discussions…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Florence Ajimobi, wife of the late former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, over the tragic passing of her daughter, Mrs. Bisola Kola-Daisi. In a statement issued on Friday, March 28, and signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described the loss as both unexpected and heartbreaking, offering his deepest sympathies to the bereaved…

President Bola Tinubu will on Friday, March 28, participate in a special prayer session at the National Mosque in Abuja to commemorate his 73rd birthday, which falls on Saturday, March 29. The event will bring together fellow Muslims for a moment of spiritual reflection and supplication for the nation. In a statement released on Thursday, March 27, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, revealed that…

Hon. Joshua Gana warns that Nigeria’s emergency rule in Rivers State and the unrecorded voice vote undermine democracy, lack transparency, and echo authoritarian practices. In a sharp critique of Nigeria’s federal government, Honourable Joshua Audu Gana, a prominent member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, has voiced deep concern over the recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. In an exclusive interview, Gana described the move as an…

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has advanced a controversial constitutional amendment that would bar individuals aged 60 and above from contesting for the offices of President and Governor. The bill, which passed its second reading during Thursday’s plenary session, could reshape the country’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. If enacted into law, the measure would render some of Nigeria’s most prominent political figures—including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (72),…

The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has triggered widespread reactions after posting a controversial message on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle. On Thursday morning, BEDC publicly cursed those vandalizing transformers and tampering with electricity meters. The post, written in Nigerian Pidgin, stated, “E no go beta for who dey vandalize transformer and who dey bypass.” While the message aimed to address electricity theft and vandalism, its tone has sparked…

No less than 25 Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) have completed the IT Bridge Academy programme, a pioneering initiative by Sightsavers designed to provide accessible and high-quality IT training. The academy, hosted by Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) Lagos Campus, aims to bridge the digital divide by equipping persons with disabilities with industry-recognised certifications and pathways to employment. The programme’s disability-inclusive model offers tailored support, extended timelines for course completion, and accommodations…

The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, on March 18, 2025, declared a state of emergency in Nigeria. The declaration led to the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy and all members of the House of Assembly. The president thereby appointed Retired Admiral Ette Ibas as Sole Administrator of the state. Since then, the declaration of a state of emergency has generated several thoughts, conversations, and opinions, including the constitutional…