Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has inaugurated the Director-General and more than 600 members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Campaign Council in Kebbi State, charging them to unite and strengthen the party’s grassroots structures ahead of the forthcoming elections. Malami, who inaugurated the council in Kebbi, said
The United States government has announced plans to revoke the visas of foreign nationals who entered the country as tourists or business visitors but subsequently applied for asylum, describing the practice as visa fraud. The US State Department said Tuesday that it was working with the Department of Homeland Security to identify individuals who obtained
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s pledge to restore fuel subsidy if elected president in 2027, describing the proposal as impracticable and warning that it could distort Nigeria’s economy. Sani made the remarks on Wednesday at a press conference in Abuja, where he argued that returning to the
The Federal Government has inaugurated 100 Renewed Hope Mass Transit electric buses as part of efforts to provide safer, more affordable and reliable transportation for federal civil servants across the country. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during the inauguration and symbolic handover of
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for not attending the signing of the National Peace Accord ahead of the 2027 general elections. Adebayo described Tinubu’s absence as disappointing, arguing that the President’s decision raised questions about his commitment to promoting a peaceful electoral
Terrorists Using Social Media, Remittance Platforms to Finance Operations — Security Expert Security analyst and lawyer, Dr Bulama Bukarti, has raised the alarm over the growing sophistication of terrorism financing in Nigeria, saying terrorist groups are exploiting social media and international remittance platforms to raise and move funds into the country. Bukarti, who spoke on
APC Campaign Council List to Be Adjusted, Not Reviewed – Presidency The Presidency has clarified that the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council list for the 2027 election remains valid, although adjustments may be made to accommodate additional party leaders and political stakeholders. Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication,
Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe, has alleged that FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has secured loans for the nation’s capital without obtaining the required approval of the National Assembly. Kingibe made the allegation on Tuesday during an interview with Channels Television’s Political Paradigm, while discussing the administration of the FCT, the Abuja
US Suspends Immigrant Visa Applications Worldwide The United States has suspended immigrant visa applications worldwide as the administration of President Donald Trump intensifies efforts to tighten immigration rules and prevent applicants deemed likely to depend on public assistance from entering the country. A State Department official confirmed the development on Tuesday, saying the initiative was
2027: Atiku Reaffirms Plan to Restore Petrol Subsidy, Disowns Aide’s Position Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has reaffirmed his commitment to restoring petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027, distancing himself from comments by his media aide, Paul Ibe, suggesting that the policy would eventually be phased